Polaris RZR, Ranger and General Wheel Offset Chart

Direct answer and scope

Wheel offset on Polaris side-by-sides describes where the mounting face of the wheel sits relative to the wheel's centerline. It is usually printed on the wheel as a number followed by the letters ET, or given as a positive or negative millimeter value. Many Polaris RZR, Ranger and General families do not share one universal offset. The value changes by model generation, trim width, wheel diameter and whether the wheel is a factory or accessory fitment. A positive offset places the mounting face toward the outside of the wheel and narrows track width, while a negative offset moves the tire outward and widens stance. Several common stock offsets for narrow-width machines range from roughly 28 mm to 38 mm positive, while wider performance models can use much lower positive or slightly negative offset wheels. Because small changes in offset alter tire clearance, steering feel and suspension scrub radius, the chart below should be used as a reference only and checked against the stamping on your existing wheel.

Understanding offset, backspacing and width

Offset is measured from the wheel centerline to the mounting pad. A wheel with zero offset has the mounting pad exactly in the center. Positive offset moves the whole wheel and tire inward toward the chassis. Negative offset pushes the tire outward. Backspacing is related but not identical: it is the distance from the inside rim edge to the mounting pad. A wheel can have the same offset as another but different backspacing if the stated wheel width differs. Width and offset must be considered together. For example, a 7-inch wide wheel with 38 mm positive offset and a 9-inch wide wheel with 12 mm positive offset can produce similar outside tire positions on some models. Polaris documentation typically lists offset for the stock wheel, but aftermarket wheel sellers often list offset and width together because both determine fit.

Qualified stock Polaris wheel offset reference

The following reference values are commonly cited for stock aluminum or steel wheels in several Polaris families. Model-year changes, trim packages, beadlock options and market-specific builds can change the actual offset, so treat these as a starting point that must be confirmed on the wheel itself or in the exact model's owner materials.

Family or model example|Typical stock wheel size|Typical offset range; Polaris Ranger narrow-width examples|12x7 or 14x7|Approximately 28 mm to 38 mm positive; Polaris General narrow examples|14x6 to 14x7|Approximately 28 mm to 38 mm positive; RZR 900 S and similar 60-inch or narrower examples|12x6 or 14x6|Often around 28 mm to 38 mm positive; RZR XP 1000 non-wide examples|14x6|Often around 32 mm to 38 mm positive; RZR Turbo S and wide Pro XP examples|14x7 or larger|Often near 15 mm to 0 mm offset, and some accessory fitments mildly negative

Polaris RZR offset by generation and trim

The RZR 900 S and similar narrower trail models frequently use a high positive offset to keep the tires inside the bodywork while retaining suspension travel. RZR 1000 stock wheel offset on non-wide models is also strongly positive, commonly in the upper 30 mm range for a 14x6 wheel. Wider models change the requirement. The RZR Turbo S and Pro XP use longer suspension arms and wider bodywork, so their stock wheels can sit closer to zero offset or even slightly negative. Some Pro XP and Turbo S owners who install a wider aftermarket wheel with low positive offset report additional steering effort and increased wear on suspension components, but those are ownership observations rather than measured test results.

A Polaris Pro XP wheel offset that works on one tire diameter may not clear a taller tire at full steering lock or full compression. The same applies when comparing the RZR 1000 stock wheel offset on the two-seat and four-seat variants. Wheel offset remains one part of the complete clearance package that includes tire diameter, tire width, suspension lift, forward-armed offset and aftermarket axles.

Polaris Ranger and General wheel offset

Polaris Ranger wheel offset is most commonly referenced for the XP 1000 and midsize or narrow models. A typical Polaris Ranger XP 1000 wheel offset is strongly positive, often listed near 34 mm to 38 mm on a 14x6 steel or aluminum wheel. This keeps the work-focused machine narrow enough for trail gates and stable under load. Some crew and NorthStar trims share the offset with the standard XP 1000, but the exact wheel part number can differ by color and bead finish without changing the offset.

The Polaris General wheel offset chart follows a similar pattern. Narrow General models often use the same 14x6 wheel family as the Ranger, with offset around 32 mm to 38 mm positive. Wider General XP models with arched arms may use a lower positive offset. Because the General combines trail width with more suspension travel than a standard Ranger, moving to a much less positive offset can quickly create fender contact at compression.

Polaris Xpedition wheel offset

Polaris Xpedition wheel offset is less extensively documented in owner manuals than Ranger or RZR values. The Xpedition uses a larger-diameter wheel and tire package than many legacy models, and early owner-reported measurements indicate a moderately positive offset on the stock wheel. Because the Xpedition is a newer platform, the safest confirmation is the stamping on the wheel's inner face, often shown as ET followed by a number.

Where to find the confirmed offset

The most reliable offset value is stamped or cast into the back of the factory wheel. Look for the letters ET, IS or a number following the diameter and width markings. A wheel marked 14x6 ET38 is a 14-inch diameter, 6-inch wide wheel with 38 mm positive offset. Aftermarket wheels often include the offset in the part number or the product's technical specification sheet rather than on the wheel face. When comparing a replacement wheel, match the factory offset unless you intentionally want a wider or narrower track and have checked suspension, fender and steering clearance at both full compression and full lock.

Gaps and fitment cautions

No single published chart covers every Polaris RZR, Ranger, General and Xpedition trim from every model year with complete accuracy. Factory wheel offsets can change silently between model years when the wheel supplier changes even if the wheel looks identical. High positive offset wheels on narrow models cannot always be replaced with low-offset or negative-offset wheels without new suspension geometry or fender modification. The opposite is also true: installing a high-offset narrow wheel on a wide-arm model can reduce stability and cause the tire to contact the inner fender or suspension. When in doubt, use the stamping on the original wheel and compare the replacement wheel's offset and measured backspacing together.