HI guys,
am gonna buy Rota Slipstream in 16x7 and 4x100 bolt pattern...now the website am trying to buy from offer these offsets:
1- 40mm
2- 45mm
3- 48mm

which offset should i fit on 99 honda civic hatchback?

and am thinking of fitting 215/45/16 Flaken Azenis tires...now poeple are telling me 215 is widest i can go without rubbing, but is the tire height look good? by the way am looking for nice grippy tires since am going turbo!

thanks for your reviews,
Km


Modified by IntegraTypeR at 2:32 AM 9/22/2005

 

Your car came with 185/65-14 tires stock. Both 205/45-16 and 215/45-16 sizes are fairly close to the stock outer diameter. A couple of reasons favor the 205/45-16: (1) they're less likely to rub, and (2) you have a lot more tire choices in 205/45-16. But, aside from rubbing, either should work okay.

The "old" Falken Azenis RT-215 has been discontinued, and the "new" Falken Azenis RT-615 isn't available in 205/45-16, and won't be available in 215/45-16 until second quarter 2006. Since you want extra grippy tires for your high-horsepower application, I recommend the Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212. VERY grippy tire, similar to the Falken Azenis. The 205/45-16 is $89/tire, and 215/45-16 is $91/tire, both prices include free shipping from Discount Tire.

 

40

 

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40mm offset? i was told civic are meant to be +42mm , but i was checking about which offset to go for if am going 215 tire width?

 

you din't say they offered 42, did you?

 

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well u know the choices above, but i heard +42 is the best, but the closest to follow is 45mm is that true?

 

hondas normally take positive offsets so higher the number, the farther in the wheel will mount, the less chances it will rub against the fender. i would probably do the 45 but 48 will work too...just 3mm farther in. i don't think these will make the wheels look too sunken inward. 40 maybe cutting it close.

 

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Yes, but also, the farther in the wheel will mount, the greater the chances it will rub against suspension components or the inner wheel well liner.

I'm not saying 48 mm offset is bad, only that the best offset really depends on the car and the width of the wheel. Too high a number can cause problems, just as too low a number can. You need to find someone who's tried it (or something close) to be sure.

 

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guys anyone fitted this combo and encountreed any rubing?

setup again is: 16x7 (4x100 bolt pattern) and 45mm offset with 215/45/16 tires

will ther be any rubbing while driving straight or even when turning if the car is 1.5-2" dropped?

by the way i searched around and couldnt find a direct answer!


Modified by IntegraTypeR at 11:24 PM 9/23/2005

 

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bump...i'm interested also.

 

have this doubt too..
But is for rota slip stream 15x6.5 with 195/55r15
off set
40?
45?

The problem for me is not rubbing.. is just not to change the geometry of the suspension.. OEM is 42? i heard 45