I read a post regarding a recommended wheel and tire size (from the tire rack) that could still rub. The package was 17 X 7.5 Mille Miglia Spyders with 215/50 - 17 tires.
I would like to know what is the largest size I can have (with people in the back) without rubbing. 17 (or 18).

1996 Acura 3.2 TL (Dark Green)

A good explanation of offset, and what makes (or why)tires rub would help as well.If pics of your ride avaialbe please post, or point me towards your site.

Thanks to all-


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u can do 18'' u just need a +48offset if u can get a +50 it would be perfect. i have 19x8 wheels with a +48 and they rubb. it just bairly hits the side of my tire. so wit 18'' u will b ok. inside ur rear fender u have a blk rubber or plastic trim along the fender , my friend said it i took it off i mght not rubb anymore. i never have 4 peps in my car so i dnt care. go 4 it man, get some 19'' im the only 1st gen on 19-z. a pix of my car is here somewhere ima try to find it.

you do not need a +48 offset in 18s to keep from rubbing. i have 18x7.5s with a +42 and i have no rubbing at all!! i think it all depends on your rim and tire because there are others with a higher offset than that that rubs, so good luck man.

well i have a 8'' whell u proli have a 7 thats why u dnt rubb. if u do have a 7 then ohh yea, u will b ok with that offset

Any other First Generation owners out there with 17's? Let me hear your thoughts. Also, what rims/tires do you own?

wheel and tire type are in my signature
they are 17 x 7.5 +42 offset
they rubbed with the eibach kit at first but i got the rear fender well trimmed a bit and now they don't rub

i got new rims
17 x 7 +48 offset
i'll keep u guys posted

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1997 Acura 3.2TL Silver, Eibach Pro-Kit, custom short ram intake, custom dual square tip exhaust, 17" Konig Impakt +42, 225/45/17 Yokohamas, clear bumper lights, IPF white fog lights, Pioneer DEH-P8000 head unit, 2 Kicker 160SS amps, Kicker RS6 components, 2 12" Kicker XPL subs, Alpine SPS-6939, tints

anyone here have any suggestions on rims that are "meaty" looking? as in a lot of spokes? thanks, looking for 18 inch rims.

So it looks like I need a +42 offset or better, for a 17 or 18 inch rim. Is that about right?

What tire size are you runnning? I have 18x7.5 with a 45 offset and I rub with people in the back. My tire size is 225/40/18.

***If anyone can post thier 1st GEN set up, with 17 or 18 inch rims, no rubbing, with people, and possibly no lowering kit, that would be great, and very helpful.***

I'm back after a long time away. It's been nearly a year. I am back in the market for rims.

My question remains. 17 inch wheels, no rub. What is the best set up? Thanx. Please note, I will not be dropping it at this time.

I was considering 17X7.5 wheels, with 225/45/17's.

Chime in...

yup yu shoul be fine with 17x7 with a 215 45 17 tire thats exactly what i have on my lowered 2.5 and i have nvr rubbed before

BTW dbox isnt the only one with 19's anymore
neokinetics(sp) also has them and i will be gettin them son hopefully

Here is a pic of my wheels
18X8 +42 offset with eibach pro kit and koni shocks(adjustable)
the car is lowered about 2-2.5 inches with no rubbing whatsoever.

I forgot to tell you the tires are 225/40/18

kk
i dont know why but i have 17's and the eibach pro kit and it looks exactly the same but then again i also have 215-45-17 tires so there thicker

Exactly the same as what?

Hey thanks for speaking up for me. But I've had the wheels for a little over a year now. But like I told yall before I look at the car everyday, and I know that no matter how much you do to it someone with more $$$$ will already of had it done. Im sure everyone will agree, with this for a hobby.

Hey 962.5TL whats you email. I got something I want to send you.

my e-mail is griz8469@aol.com... you can also IM me at that name , it dont matter to me

KK i mean the same like in the look of how the tire is in the wheel well and how the overall appearence(sp)

OK