rondog

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a majority of our customers actually go with 235/40/18 because it matches the overall rolling diameter of the stock setup the best. The reason the tire isn't suggested to go on 7.5" wide is because of the mounting process, but I have yet to hear about anybody who has a problem with that setup ever.

wookie55

Would 235/55/17 with winter tires (Blizzak LM22) fit on 2007 TSX?

wookie55

The wheels for above are
Specs of the wheel: 5x112 bolt pattern, ET35 offset
Can I use them too?

inkedup

^No, wheels with that spec will not fit. You need a 5x114.3 bolt pattern and a higher offset, preferably somwhere between 42-50 which suits the TSX perfect IMO.

inkedup

Im running 235/40/18's on my 7.5" wide Volks with no problems but Im curious to what is different about the mounting process?

wookie55

Thanks

heyitzalex

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i dont own a tsx but i may sell my wheels to a tsx owner.

19x8.5 +43 235/35
19x9.5 +35 275/30 <-- tire most likely will not fit

dmassott

this may seem like a stupid question but, will tires off a 08 tl fit my 04 tsx rims? i wasnt sure how wide my rims are. thanks

gtrnismo

Just want to make sure that wheels and tires of the following specs will fit 2006 TSX:

Wheel spec:

Width: 8.5
Diameter: 18 inches
Bolt pattern: 5 x 4.50 or 5 x 114.3
Offsets: 44

Tire spec:

P225/35ZR18 and/or P245/35ZR18

Thanks!

GTSX-05

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Would I rub with a 19x8.5 rim with a +40mm offset? and a 1.5" drop in the front + a 1.2" drop in the rear?

Sorry for the very bad photoshop...What type of tire woudl be best for this combination?

In all honesty I think I am going to have rubbing issues?? Would the 1.5" drop and the 1.2" in the rear be enough to make the wheel fit good in the wheel well or would I need to go lower?

acuratsx35

im looking to run on a set of volks 18x8 with a drop around 2 inches in the front are what combination of tire should i go with so i dont have to worry about rubbing if there is one

Road_Carver

Although it doesnt have anything about offset, I think this thing has a lot going on, check it against your figures guys......

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

sho0z

what about 5x114.3 19x7.5 with 48mm offset. will this rub if i lower it 2-3inches? will i need to recalibrate my speedo,vsa, etc etc?

mriouserw

Looking to run a 1.5~2.0 drop,
on 18x8.5 +43 (46mm)
tire size 225/40/18 OR 235/40/18

(want to be able to drop, without rubbing or any damage inside tirewell)

suggestions?

wisdumb2oof

would the '08 TL Sparkle Silver A-Spec rims (18X8 +45 offset, tire size 245/40/18) fit on an '07 TSX w A-Spec suspension? i'm thinking about doing this....how would it look? is it the same exact wheel they offer in chrome for the TSX?

Vietnastee

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^ Yes TL A-Specs fit fine with your drop. Yes it's the same wheel for the TSX but it's 18in instead of the Aspec TSX's 17in

wisdumb2oof

sweet. thanks for the info. ...so you think the a-spec suspension will keep a pretty small gap in the wheel well if i switch it from 17's to 18's?

MMsTSX

changing from 17's to 18's has nothing to do at all with a wheel gap.

the whole tire/rim combo will still be the same size... if you do it right.

the rim will get bigger, the tire smaller. that's how it works.

wisdumb2oof

sweet. that's all i needed to know. thnx!

shizi

i dont know much about cars but i just got an 08 so im tryin to learn now

based on the OP's chart im guessing
(235/35-19 .....3.2in .......12.7in ....25.5in ......80.0in ..............792 ..........0.0%)
is most favorable since the difference is 0%... am i correct?

if so.. that means 19 inch rims would use 235/35/19 tires?

afici0nad0

anybody running 215/45/17 on their oem wheels?

if so, you experience any differences in vsa/abs behavior?

MMsTSX

yes.

but being that it's a 235 tire, I'd suggest getting the rim at 19x 8 inches wide.

and wth an offset of probably about +45 or +48.

then you should be good.

2jiggy4u

could I run 19 X 9.5 then?

shizi

thanks mmstsx
would i need a camber kit?

DixonTSX

I"m thinking of 18 x 8, +45mm wheels, what tire would be a better choice? A 225/40/18 or a 235/40/18? I know that the 235 matches better, but what would the 235 make the whole and tire stick out from the fender?

tofumonzter

i've searched a lot but haven't seen anyone as low as me so it's hard to get a real answer.

i'm about to buy some wheels 18x7.5 with 225/40
i've tucked my liner already and i rub hard on sharp turns.

would it be smarter to get a 215/45? less wider = less rubbing perhaps?

i dont have a recent pic. but i'm about .5" lower now.

afici0nad0

god damn that's low

jaehshim

i have 19 x 7.5 Ronjons. (+50 offset, 64.1 centerbore) for TSX.
Do i use 235/35/19 as the ideal fitment for these rims?

MMsTSX

^^ nope.

a 7.5 inch wide rim takes a 225 tire, not a 235.
and a 40 sidewall is what you want, not a 35 for better oem fit.

so 225/40

and to tofu:

nope.
offset is what you need to worry more about, not tires.
being that low, on this car, you want an offset of +48 to +55.

and for those who say I'm wrong, please shut it.
in order to not rub and be that low, you'll need that offset, trust me.
I know from EXPERIENCE.
k, then.

the 215 will help some, but not a ton.
seeing how you're buying new 18 x 7.5 rims (which I am too by the way)
then get them with a +48 or higher offset.
I'm ordering mine with a +48 offset.

so for a 18 x 7.5 x 18 the 225/40/18 tire is correct.
and offset will determine rubbing or not.

jaehshim

apprently, a lot of people recommanded 235/35/19 and even Ron Jon when i called up recommanded 235/35/19 for my 19' x 7.5 in 50 offset Inspyres.

Gibson11

I’m a rookie to the site!! I’m looking at getting 18’ or 19’ rims on my 2007 tsx…so my car is stock and don’t know if I want to drop…so what size do I go with? I was looking at Stern St-8 Hyper mesh II gloss black. 19x8.5 offset of 45 with 235/35/19. I have no clue if this will look good or even be done considering no mod experience. Any help would really be appreciated!!! Or if i should go 18'?

Metal_Driver

Excellent thread !!

I'm looking at using Civic Si 5-spoke split rims (17x7 with +45 offset) on a stock TSX (no plans to lower it) with stock size tires (215/50R17). Is assume the center bore is the same for the civic Si rim as the TSX rim (please correct me if I am wrong).

From everything I have read here there should be no real issues with rubbing ,etc. I gather the steering center feel may not be as good. Any feedback on this one. Will I loose any turning performance ?

Anyone running this set up ? Any complaints ? Any pics would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Jeff

.::miLan

Nice thread. Kudos!

Gibson11

I got the new tsw jarama gloss black 18x8 offset 40 with nitto 555 size 235/40/18 and love the way they look and feel!!!!

SimpleWhite

would this size rim and tire fit?
I have tanabe springs with i think a 1.25" drop

18x8 +40 Offset with tires 224/45/18

please let me know if someone knows, I don't know how to calculate the diameters. Thanks ahead of time.

EuroRspec

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I have been trying to figure out what the specs are on the wheels below and cant get an answer. This is a look I am trying to accomplish. Are they a 18x8 +40 or +45?

tsxrocket

Has anyone successfully run a 245/45R17

biswasd

what is the width of the TSX a-spec wheels? 7.5 or 8.0 inches?

zidenx

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I'm running stock oem tsx rims and would like to know anyones experience on this also. Someone is selling a set of tires in this size and I'm thinking about picking it up.

dray

Nice post, Thanks for all the info!