hawaiiantsx

what about a 19x8 with a 42 offsett with a 235/35/19?

xizor

The 18x8 +40 will stick out slightly past the front fender I believe, 19x8 +42 is 2mm better, so maybe even w/ the fender. I have 18x8 +45 235/40/17 TL wheels and they are very flush.

I've said it before, rubbing is dependent on 2 things, your 1) wheel/tire sizing and 2) drop. So a 19x8 +42 will work w/ a 2" drop, a 19x8 +50 will be able to drop much more. So most wheels will "work" but you'll get a better drop w/ a higher offset. You can also use significant camber to tuck the wheels in more to achieve a lower drop w/ lower offsets, see vwong's ride.

hawaiiantsx

ok....this may sound dumb...but would a 2 piece 19x8 with a 42 offset have a wider lip on the wheel then a 19x8 with a 48 offset?

xizor

not a dumb question. in general, a lower offset gives the posibility of a bigger lip all things being equal. but if you look at Volk's sizing charts, they provide different types of the same wheel, some which the same lip size even though the offset is different

oaksnutz

Well I ended up gettin' 18x7.5 40mm with 225/40/18

Hopefully it won't rub.

hawaiiantsx

thanks xizor....i was thinkin of going with a 42 offset just so the lip would be bigger....but i'm thinkin now it wont really be a big deal havin a 48 offset which would fit better

steve457

Has anyone tried using a 235/45/17 tire on a 17 x 7.5" wheel? I was thinking of doing this with the TSX A-spec wheels, but was wondering if the tire would be too wide. My guess is that this would be ok. The stock 215 mm wide tires are on a 7" wheel, and the 235 would be 20mm wider which is 0.79". So I guess the tires would bulge about by about 0.29", which doesn't seem too bad. Does anyone have any pics of this size tire/wheel combination?

Dan Martin

235mm is recommended for an 8"+ wheel, but you could probably get away with running them on a 7.5".

Viking

You can check out spec of certain tires on www.tirerack.com

Here is the spec for S-03s: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...e1=yes&place=2 7.5 rims are in the range.

steve457

Thanks. So it looks like a 235/45/17 tire should fit ok. Does anybody know if I would have any problems with rubbing? The rim is 17 x 7.5 +55 offset.

oaksnutz

I had 235/45/17 tires on the stock TSX rims and they were fine. No rubbing with eibach pro-kit.

yeefuchew

Tires are 245/40/18 on 18 x 8 rims. 42mm offset. No rubbing. Stock suspension.

67whitegoat

hey yeefucew, do the 245's stick beyond your fenders or are they more flush?

xizor

those are larger than stock size, if you want the perfect size get 235/40/18

yeefuchew

I just checked. The tires are beyond the fender about 3/4" and about 1/4" for the back tires. That's o.k. with me since IMO it's barely noticeable. I like my tires as wide as possible.


Actually, the total diameter is nearly the same as stock:

OEM: 17" wheel + 4.2" (tire wall #1) + 4.2"(tire wall #2) = 25.4" Total Diameter

Mine: 18" wheel + 3.8" (tire wall #1) + 3.8" (tire wall #2) = 25.6" Total Diameter

Kenexxx

Hi to everyone!
I need some help about fitment.
My car is Honda Euro Accord'04 (similar to TSX).
Finnaly I'm ready to buy new wheels for my baby...
It's Antera 349 18'-8' +45. They are great, isn't it?
My suspension is stock.
Question: Do they fits with tyres 225/45/18? 'Cos 40 profille
is too small for me. I don't want any rubbing - even when my car is full of weight.
Thank's for a help!!!
Best Wishes...

visigothe

235/45-17 .....4.2in .......12.7in ....25.3in ......79.6in ..............796 ..........-0.5%

It seems that if you want to go wide, this is the way to go, as it's closest to stock circumference without bumping up (or down) the rim diameter.

I want to do some weight reduction, although I live in CT, and the roads are crap, so I can't go too light, as I'd bend a rim on the first day out. I've always been a fan of OZ Racing wheels, and was considering the Supertourismo GT with a 7.5" width (I don't think they come in 8"). According to tirerack, they have a +50 offset, and weigh 20lbs each (4lbs less than stock), which is fine by me. Do you think they can accomodate 235mm wide rubber? Do you think the smaller offset, plus the wider rubber would cause rubbing if I were to get coilovers and drop it about 1" or so?

Less sidewall is always a good idea, but it seems in order to do that, I'd need to go 18", and that means extra weight. I also noticed that the RealTime folks are running 17s with 235R40, which would make for a much smaller circumference (basically a mismatch for daily driving).

So is it worth it to go 18" so I can get a smaller sidewall (therefore better steering feel)?

Oh, and yeah, I'm new here. It happens. Hi everyone!

vt4lifecuf

I have 7gen sedan honda accord now, would axis hiro 235-40-18x8.5 35mm fit without any problems? or i should stay with 45mm instead of 35mm. Thanks

afici0nad0

sorry, didn't go through all the pages, but, do we have a weight for each oem rim?

i'm thinking of installing the following:

tire - 225/45/17
wheel - size: 17x8; offset: +42; backside: 5 1/2; bolt pattern: 5x4.5; weight: 14.3lbs.

LoveMyTL-S

OEM rim is 24lbs..........

LoveMyTL-S

What would be the widest tire I could mount on a 17x7 +43 offset rim?

Dan Martin

It depends on the tire. 215 would be the safe bet for pretty well all tires, but some may let you install a 225mm tire on a 7" rim. You'll have to look up the specs for the tire. TireRack is a good place for that information.

Personally, I'd just go with the 215's.

xizor

i fit a 225 on a 6.5" wheel, doesn't mean its a good idea... but it can be done

prerunner97

I am looking into adding TSW Kaylami 19 inch. wheels. What width do you all recommend? 19x7, 19x8, or 19x19.5? Any help would be appreciated.

gfd1182

I have an 18 x 7.5 +35 offset would 225 40 18 tires be fine?
I need some expert advise.
thanks

PJS

http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

All you need is there.

xizor

^ nice site!

the tires will fit fine, the wheels however will not. don't get wheels w/ that low of an offset

gfd1182

how bout those tires with +42 offset?

xizor

should be ok, I had 18x7.5 +42 w/ 225/40/18 and liked them

joerockt

Wow, thats like comprehensive and stuff.

gfd1182

tanks Xizor

DC_TSX

hey xizor, i am really liking the enkei RPM2, how would 18 x 8 +45 with a 235-40 tire or what is recommended to not rub, im planning on being at about 1.75 inch drop with my coilovers maybe a tad bit higher in the back. what do you think?

xizor

should be ok, i had 17x8 +45 235/45/17 and rubbed a little with a 2.5"+ drop, so 1.75 will be ok

hrj

iTrader: (1)

a little help please, im going to run 19x8.5 ET 56 w/ 235/35/19 tire, i already lowered my car at least 2", will they rub?

xizor

i'm not the end all of rubbing, these are just my experiences... but IMO w/ that offset you should be good

hrj

iTrader: (1)

thanks xizor..

gfd1182

has anybody had any experience with a +40 offset 18" rims
tires are 225 40 18.

DC_TSX

thanks man, also wanted to let you know i found a shop outside baltimore that i think will do a good job on those coilovers. expensive, but done right is whats best for the tanabe's

cmschmie

I saw that the 235/45/17 nearly matches the OEM tires in size (looking from side). Would there be any issues with rubbing, no drop?

Would this tire be best on a 17x7.5 or 17x8? Probably a 45 offset. Would this stick out of the wheel well?

Thanks

DC_TSX

hey guys, got a quick question, just picked up some enkei rpm2's and have been reading up on centerbores. Now i know that the enkei's are 73mm centerbore and the tsx 64.1mm. Now do i still need to get centering rings or if i tighten the lugs the correct way with the rim off the ground, would i be in the clear with vibration? Heres a link i snagged off google. Do you have to get a specific manufacturers wheel center spacers? Or can i get something like this? or do i need them at all? I really want to make sure i get this done correctly and not have problems once my rims come in. Help is greattly appreciated.
http://www.ppsonline.net/wheel_centre_ring.htm