Hey guys, I am coming to the final steps of purchasing my wheels and had a couple of quick sizing questions. Can I run a 17x8 inch weel with a +35 Offset or do I have to go with the narrower 17x7 inch wheel with a +42 Offset. I will be running this setup on Yokahama Avid H4S tires in a 215/45/17 size. Currently I am running at stock height but I will be dropped 1-2 inches front and rear. Will I have rubbing issues with the 17x8 at stock height; what about at a lowered stance?

Thanks for the help guys! I just hate a set of wheels that dont look like they fit properly!


Chris

 

Since you've neglected to say what year your Accord is, I'll take a guess.
You'll probably be limited to a size of 7" width max, regardless of the rim diameter. This is due to the verticle link (number 23 in the illustration) which makes up the rear hub assembly. On the 5th Gens' this gives a 1" space between the link and the 15x6 se rim. Any closer, and you'll be running into sidewall / link interference on turns.

http://www.hondaautomotivepart...R+ARM

Adding additional rim width to the outside will bring the tire outside the wheel well.
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ohh yea that is kinda important (99 coupe, 4cyl (F23) 4 lug) Can I run a 17x8...anyone?

 

you CAN run an 8, but i'd expect rubbing and wheel sticking out past the lines of the car, which you can correct, but it's up to you. I'd stick with 7-7.5 but whatever floats your boat.

 

6th gens need around a 50 offset for 8" wide rims. 45 is the lowest you should go but there will be some rubbing. if you go thinner like a 7, 42 is kinda low but 45 and higher would be better. but 215 is kinda narrow for 8s so tire maybe stretched out.

 

If you go 17x8 put a 225/35/17 or a 225/40/17, but if you go with a 17x7.5, I would go with a 215/40/17. Thats just so you won't strech the tire, that looks real nasty. With the 17x8 you might have to roll the fender lip when you drop it, so it won't rub.

 

awsome guys, thanks for the help....also the 17x7 weigh in at16.5 lbs each...compared to my 24lb 17's I have on there now...do you guys think I will feel a difference?

Chris

 

You will definatley feel a difference because of the less unsprung weight. When I had my 17" Motegis it was so hard to get my car going. They weighted about 25 lbs each. Now I have my lightweight 13lbs rota's. Big Difference. You can nver go wrong with a lighter wheel....

 

Some people don't care, they just want the looks. It's all up to you, but lighter is better when it comes to performance...

 

Like previously said, they can be made to fit perfectly with some minor modifications.

I'm rolling on 17x7 wheels with 225/45 tires.

It's so nice having 17s that weight 16 lbs. each.