best wheel offset?

Is there such a thing. I finally grasp the whole offset and backspace thing. But is there an ideal offset in general to avoid problems.

 

Maintaining the stock offset will keep the tire centered so as you add width, half of the added width will be on the outside and half will be on the inside.

At some point, you'll start getting too close to the control arm and frame and will need to reduce the offset.

 

A 4.5 back space is what you need... But depends on the wheel width too..

For example
16x8 w/ 4.5" backspace = 0mm offset
16x9 w/ 4.5" backspace = -12mm offset

 

This will help you with understanding Off Set

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=101

 

Thanks. I was just wondering if there was a "magic number" when trying to find wheels. So many wheels come in different offsets really makes finding the right one a freaking headache.