Wheel Fitment Recipe - wheel offsets that work - Page 16

JeShUa · 08-19-2007, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aki

If you're only going 225 for tire width, 17x7 is plenty. Getting wider rims w/o significantly wider tires is pointless.

For performance it is dumb, but for looks its better

. Lol.

aki · 08-20-2007, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JeShUa

Actually, I was mistaken, you can run a 225 on 7".

I should qualify, too--7.5" is ideal for 225 width tires as you said, because it maximizes tire longevity. The general rule of thumb for the ideal tire/rim width is you take 85% of the tire width to calculate the ideal rim width (for high profile tires)

For example, 225mm width tires, the ideal rim with will be 225 x .85 / 25.4 = 7.52", or 7.5"

If you're .5" off from this it's not a big deal, but the more you go off from this, the less ideal the tire wear will be.

ElMartilloGordo · 08-21-2007, 11:46 AM

I want to put 19"s on my si Sedan. I don't see a fitment for that in the beginning of the thread but on tirerack and every other site it says they fit. What is my recipe?

I want it for looks not performance

RANGERSi07 · 08-22-2007, 09:36 PM

I've heard people of fitting 255's on 8" wide wheels had anyone done this?

***ILL FG2*** · 08-22-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RANGERSi07

I've heard people of fitting 255's on 8" wide wheels had anyone done this?

My friend runs 255's on his 8 inch wide evo wheels... They bulge, but they fit.

RANGERSi07 · 08-22-2007, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILL FG2

My friend runs 255's on his 8 inch wide evo wheels... They bulge, but they fit.

Do you know what offset hes running...I'm just wondering how bad the wheel rub will be.

***ryryninja*** · 08-22-2007, 10:36 PM

Can you add

18x7.5 38mm 215/40/18 w/ Skunk2 Drop to the list.

No rubbing

strCIVIC · 08-26-2007, 01:36 AM

will 17x8.5 work on the si with 1.5 drop using the stock tires on the si?

***COMplex*** · 08-26-2007, 08:15 AM

Tein Superstreets dropped ALL the way
225/45-17 (Advan Neovas)
17x7.5 +48 offset: Rubs on suspension
17x7.5 +48 offset with 5/16" spacers in front: Rubs fenderwell plastic

goixiz · 08-26-2007, 08:20 AM

It would be great to post what is the stock size

***COMplex*** · 08-26-2007, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goixiz

It would be great to post what is the stock size

Stock Si is 17x7 +45 on 215/45-17

Smoot · 08-27-2007, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILL FG2

My friend runs 255's on his 8 inch wide evo wheels... They bulge, but they fit.

I had 255's on a 18x8.5 in the rear. the only part I rubed on was the driver rear, the plastic peice where it covers the gas things. but I never heard any noises nor damage to the tire.

FastTimesAtFGHigh · 08-27-2007, 08:10 AM

Could I get a check on

1) 18 x 7 1/2, +48 offset?
2) 18 x 8, +42 offset?

Which one is better? This is for an Si. I'm hoping to get a drop slightly lower than the HFP suspension in the future.

RANGERSi07 · 08-27-2007, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoot

I had 255's on a 18x8.5 in the rear. the only part I rubed on was the driver rear, the plastic peice where it covers the gas things. but I never heard any noises nor damage to the tire.

Why would you run 255's on the rear? I guess I should be nervous I have 255's coming in for my front

RANGERSi07 · 08-27-2007, 09:08 PM

Well on an Si Couple I got this to work.

17x8 +42 255/40R17 as close as this fit is I don't think there is any room to drop. Can't wait to take this to drag.

BTW side note stock Si wheel and all season 51.5 lbs...new wheels and tires 43lbs

ElMartilloGordo · 08-27-2007, 09:17 PM

OK, I am trying to put Konig Hotswap's on my civic. I have an 07' Sedan Si. I have not dropped it yet, as I don't know if I should. I am putting on 19" and am trying to figure out which tires I can put on without any rub. Can anyone Help???

mcmajo · 08-30-2007, 04:11 PM

I'm having a hard time understanding how wheel offset works. Am I correct in assuming, the higher the offset, the further out (towards the road) the rim will be? Or am I completely misunderstanding the concept.

I plan to run 17x7 with a +50 wheel offset, I know it will fit, but I'd like it to be further out towards the road, without using spacers.

Thanks in advance.

JeShUa · 08-30-2007, 04:25 PM

So run a 17x7+20 wheel.

mcmajo · 08-30-2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeShUa

So run a 17x7+20 wheel.

So you're saying that the lower positive offset you run on this car, will result in the wheels being "outwards" on the car without using a spacer?

As mentioned above, I'm having a hard time understanding the basics of wheel offset.

aki · 08-30-2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcmajo

I'm having a hard time understanding how wheel offset works. Am I correct in assuming, the higher the offset, the further out (towards the road) the rim will be? Or am I completely misunderstanding the concept.

I plan to run 17x7 with a +50 wheel offset, I know it will fit, but I'd like it to be further out towards the road, without using spacers.

Thanks in advance.

The higher the offset, the more the wheels are inboard. You want the wheels/tires to stick out, you want lower offset.

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FastTimesAtFGHigh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: STADIUM STATUS Posts: 1,197 http://jdmfg2.wordpress.com iTrader: 4 / 100%	Could I get a check on 1) 18 x 7 1/2, +48 offset? 2) 18 x 8, +42 offset? Which one is better? This is for an Si. I'm hoping to get a drop slightly lower than the HFP suspension in the future. Last edited by FastTimesAtFGHigh; 08-27-2007 at 10:00 PM.

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RANGERSi07 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC/CT/GA Posts: 500 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well on an Si Couple I got this to work. 17x8 +42 255/40R17 as close as this fit is I don't think there is any room to drop. Can't wait to take this to drag. BTW side note stock Si wheel and all season 51.5 lbs...new wheels and tires 43lbs Last edited by RANGERSi07; 08-27-2007 at 09:26 PM.

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ElMartilloGordo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 140 Gilbert Ortiz iTrader: 0 / 0%	I want to put 19"s on my si Sedan. I don't see a fitment for that in the beginning of the thread but on tirerack and every other site it says they fit. What is my recipe? I want it for looks not performance

08-22-2007, 09:36 PM	#304 (permalink)
RANGERSi07 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC/CT/GA Posts: 500 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've heard people of fitting 255's on 8" wide wheels had anyone done this?

08-26-2007, 01:36 AM	#308 (permalink)
strCIVIC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Age: 20 Posts: 2,182 iTrader: 0 / 0%	will 17x8.5 work on the si with 1.5 drop using the stock tires on the si?

08-26-2007, 08:20 AM	#310 (permalink)
goixiz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 114 iTrader: 1 / 100%	It would be great to post what is the stock size

08-27-2007, 09:17 PM	#316 (permalink)
ElMartilloGordo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 140 Gilbert Ortiz iTrader: 0 / 0%	OK, I am trying to put Konig Hotswap's on my civic. I have an 07' Sedan Si. I have not dropped it yet, as I don't know if I should. I am putting on 19" and am trying to figure out which tires I can put on without any rub. Can anyone Help???

08-30-2007, 04:11 PM	#317 (permalink)
mcmajo Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm having a hard time understanding how wheel offset works. Am I correct in assuming, the higher the offset, the further out (towards the road) the rim will be? Or am I completely misunderstanding the concept. I plan to run 17x7 with a +50 wheel offset, I know it will fit, but I'd like it to be further out towards the road, without using spacers. Thanks in advance.

08-30-2007, 04:25 PM	#318 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,197 Keepin` it Phresh iTrader: 11 / 100%	So run a 17x7+20 wheel.