I drive a 2001 Prelude Base and I am looking at purchasing a set of 16x7 Rota Grid rims with 205/50 tires. The car is lowered 1.5" front and back. What will be the the best offset to prevent rubbing?

Also, what color rims do you think will look good on my Prelude? Gunmetal or sports bronze? My car color is nordic mist/silver.

Thanks in advance.

 

i'm running 17x7.5, 45mm offset, lowered 1.75/1.5, riding on 215/40/17s and no rub. i'm guessing you could go a little lower but i'm not sure. what exactly do you mean by best? that's subjective. do you want it flush? be specific.

 

+45 to +50 would be pretty safe.

I currently have +40 16x7, 205/50/16 and they don't rub with the bumper tabs trimmed, but it's damn close. And I have (reasonably) stiff springs.

 

What offset would make a 17x7.5 sit flush with the fender? How does your +45 sit ethereal2pt2?

 

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this is the 5th time I've posted this quote after seeing it posted at least 2 times before me.

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OFFSET:
6.5" Wide Wheels w/ 4th & 5th Gen
Less than +38mm ::: You take the chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well.
+38mm to +55mm ::: You shouldn't have any problems. Recommended Offsets for 6.5" Wide Wheels.
Larger than +55mm ::: You take the chance of rubbing the inside lining of the wheel well.

7" Wide Wheels w/ 4th & 5th Gen

Less than +38mm ::: Not Recommended
+38mm to +41mm ::: Not Recommended if you are, or plan to be, lowered. You take the chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well.
+42mm to +44mm ::: This is a grey area if you are lowered, results vary depending on tire and/or drop. You take the chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well.
+45mm to +50mm ::: You shouldn't have any problems. Recommended Offsets for 7" Wide Wheels.
Larger than +51mm ::: Not Recommend. You take the chance of rubbing the inside lining of the wheel well.


7.5" Wide Wheels w/ 4th & 5th Gen

Less than +40mm ::: Not Recommended
+40mm to +43mm ::: Not Recommended if you are, or plan to be, lowered. You take the chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well. Wouldn't recommend using any tire with an overall diameter larger than stock and/or with a tire width larger than 215.
+44mm to +47mm ::: This is a grey area if you are lowered, results vary depending on tire and/or drop. You take the chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well. Wouldn't recommend using a tire with an overall diameter more than slightly larger than stock, you chances of rubbing increase.
+48mm to +52mm ::: You shouldn't have any problems. Recommended Offsets for 7.5" Wide Wheels.
Larger than +53mm ::: Not Recommend. You take the chance of rubbing the inside lining of the wheel well.


8" Wide Wheels w/ 4th & 5th Gen

Not recommended without enlarging or rolling outside lip of wheel wells. Some people have had success with running offsets larger than +48mm, but you are taking an expense risk.

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my set up =

front: 225/45/16 on 16x7 +45
rear: 205/50/16 on 16x7 +40

+40 fits nicer because it is more flush with the fenders. My car is pretty slammed, too. If my car wasn't slammed and/or I didnt go 225 width tires, I would have definitely went 40mm offset all around. It just looks better, here is the proof, check my car out: