I am looking to buy some 17x7.5 rims with a offset of +38 will this fit or will i have problems with them rubbing allso how far will they stick out pass the fender.I dont want them to stick out.


Thanks

 

What is the offset of your current wheels now?

 

I suspect that even your selection of 17 x 7.5" rims are going to be close to rubbing at zero (0) offset. Consider this; the '97 SE comes from Honda with a 5 spoke alloy 15 x 6.0" rim. With this combined with a 205/60x15 tire you've got 1/2 (0.5) inch clearence to the rear veticle link and the tire comes within 1.25" of the fender.
If I were bound and determined to put rims on my ride I would ask questions (just as you have) but I'd also look at some of the online tire wheel vendors. They offer +plus size programs which they know from experience will not only fit but work.
I'd recommend you look at these guys:
http://www.tires.com or
http://www.tirerack.com

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it'll be VERY tight fit if you're running 0 camber

i was running 17x7.5 +40 offset before...and with slight negative camber it was very close to rubbing the fender...+38 offset will push the wheel out to the fender a little more as well so that's not helping you with the problem any

 

What would be a good offset to use i looked at rims sites and they have rims for the 1996 Accord that range from +38 to +42 and mabey more.
I dont want to buy some rim's that wont fit or will always rub i dont plan on lowering the car it wil have the stock spring's.


Thanks for the help everyone.

 

thats a pretty big wheel for a 5th gen......

 

So i should get a rim with a +40 offset atleast.

Thanks

 

i think you should be OK, i have 18x8 with +40 offset and dont have any rubbing issues