The Tire Selection/Wheel Size Master Guide
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Originally Posted by Powered by Honda
So when using the tire calc it says : Wheel Outboard increase (inches): 0.5
So does that mean my tires will stick out half an inch from the fender? Wont that look nasty? 18/8.0 rims 235/45/18
So does that mean my tires will stick out half an inch from the fender? Wont that look nasty? 18/8.0 rims 235/45/18
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
You've selected a wheel that is 1" wider than stock. Half of one inch is on the outboard side and the other half on the inside. The offset will determine how much your wheel will stick out compared to stock.
Keep your offset around +45 or higher and you'll be fine.
Keep your offset around +45 or higher and you'll be fine.
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Originally Posted by Powered by Honda
Your the man dan. But is 55 offset really too high?
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Remember, the higher the offset, the more the wheel sits inside the fender. The lower the offset, the farther they stick out.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
That's what the OEM offset is. 18x8 +55mm would fit perfectly.
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If the offset of a wheel is higher and it sits further inside the wheel well, I'm assuming that would also decrease/eliminate any space needed for a big brake kit (BBK)? Does anyone know if there's an approx minimum offset needed for a BBK ?
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Mark Sink's offset calculator
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so if I were to get the enkei Evo 6, should I get the 18x7.5 35mm offset or the 18x7.5 45mm offset?
http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html
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Originally Posted by hawaiiantsx
so what about the 5zigen?would a 18x7.5 be with 225/40/18 be better with a +43 offset or a =48 offset?
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Offset calculator link
For some reason, the link I posted to Mark Sink's wheel offset calculator lost its hypertext ability, so here it is again.
http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html
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Originally Posted by ATSX04
wat about 19x8.5 offset 56 and 235.40.19 will it be ok for not rubbing a stick out with lower the car......
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well wat about this one http://www.zyoxxwheels.com/slices/z4chrome.jpg or http://www.zyoxxwheels.com/images/zx4/zx4_03.jpg 18x7.5 with the offset 42 will it fit without rub with or without drop the can low
and any comment about the rim looks
and any comment about the rim looks
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Those wheels are pretty uh unique.
Seriously ATSX04, not trying to be mean, but just saving you future embarassment: those are nasty. What were you thinking?!
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Rule of thumb... higher offsets are always better
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Originally Posted by HoRRo
That's purely for wheel fitments purposes, right? Because if you choose higher offset, you're reducing space for BBK, right ?
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Is there any reviews on whether asymmetric tire pattern is better or worse vs uni-directional? Eg. Michelin Preceda and Yoko AD07.
I always thot directional is better that inside-outside tire.
Anyone knows which is better?
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I always thot directional is better that inside-outside tire.
Anyone knows which is better?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by yeefuchew
Does anyone know if 235/45-18 will work on the TSX without rubbing?
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Anyone know how a 19x8.5 offset 38 wheel would work with 235/35 19 tires?
likelyhood of rubbing? Would handling be a little rough? Should i scrap that idea and go for 18s? I am thinking about getting the Tanabe Sustec Pro s-oc as well. Should i go for the suspension upgrade first?
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likelyhood of rubbing? Would handling be a little rough? Should i scrap that idea and go for 18s? I am thinking about getting the Tanabe Sustec Pro s-oc as well. Should i go for the suspension upgrade first?
Any imput would greatly appreciated!!
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if the wheel i like doesn't have an offset > 50mm, I can always add a spacer right?
ie.. the offset on the wheel is 38mm, i can get a 15mm spacer then i get a total offset of 53mm.. right?
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ie.. the offset on the wheel is 38mm, i can get a 15mm spacer then i get a total offset of 53mm.. right?
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Originally Posted by Tien9
if the wheel i like doesn't have an offset > 50mm, I can always add a spacer right?
ie.. the offset on the wheel is 38mm, i can get a 15mm spacer then i get a total offset of 53mm.. right?
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ie.. the offset on the wheel is 38mm, i can get a 15mm spacer then i get a total offset of 53mm.. right?
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Wrong way around. If you add a 15mm spacer to a 38mm offset wheel, you'll have an effective offset of 23mm.
one more Q..
I got this from 5zigen's site:
18 x 7.5
offset +35 +43 P.C.D 4-100
offset +35 +43 +48 P.C.D5 -114.3
19x8.5
offset +25 +38 +45 P.C.D 5-114.3
what's the PCD ??
and I run the wheel calculator on the 19 x 8.5 with +45,
I got this:
The clearance from stut housing to the inside of the wheel will be 19mm LESS
The outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 19mm
1.9 cm of tire sticking out.. should be ok right? or i need to roll my fender?
i'll be droping my car around 1" ~ 1.4" by the way
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Originally Posted by Tien9
what's the PCD ??
For a 19x8.5 wheel +45, it'll fit, but you may need to use camber to get a decent drop or you'll rub after lowering
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Originally Posted by xizor
PCD is bolt pattern, you want 5x114.3
For a 19x8.5 wheel +45, it'll fit, but you may need to use camber to get a decent drop or you'll rub after lowering
For a 19x8.5 wheel +45, it'll fit, but you may need to use camber to get a decent drop or you'll rub after lowering
oh.. and what about 19 x 8 +43?
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Originally Posted by Tien9
camber for both front and back?
oh.. and what about 19 x 8 +43?
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oh.. and what about 19 x 8 +43?
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Originally Posted by xizor
well, if you pop it into the calculator, the 19x8.5 +45 is actually farther in. You're going to have a 235/35/19 tire on, so you can widen the wheel without changing the width of the tire, which is the thing that is rubbing. Offset is probably the most important thing, so higher is better. And you'll probably need front more than back for camber
i c.. so either get the 225 tire or get the 235 with camber kit, right?
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Originally Posted by Tien9
i c.. so either get the 225 tire or get the 235 with camber kit, right?
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