ok i want to put a set oof 17x8 wheels on my lude with 235-45-r17 or 235-40-r17. my first question is which ones will fit better on my lude (not lowered at all) and my second question is what kind of an offset should i get? The tires will be Bridgestone Potenza SO-3 and the rims will most likely be Weds Sports SA90s. thank in advance

reid

 

Is your car lower or you planning to lower it? If you are they will rubb. If you are not planning to than I would go with the 235 40 17. It will look better.

 

do you have any idea of what offset to get? i dont wanna get the wrong size and waste 2 grand for these wheels. Does anyone know how to measure the offset so maybe i could find out myself?

thanks
reid

 

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You can't just measure, because there are too many things that could interfere (spokes, suspension, fender well liners, etc). You will have to find someone with your exact car and the exact offset you're looking for.

As a general rule, you greatly increase the chances of rubbing when you get tires that are (a) a lot wider than stock, and (b) larger in outer diameter than stock, and the tire sizes you are looking at are both. As ludedude mentioned, it's even worse if your car is lowered.

If your year/model of Prelude came with 205/60-15 tires, you would be MUCH better off with 205/45-17 tires. Because they are the same width as, and slightly smaller outer diameter than, stock, you are not likely to rub or run into other problems.

If you are looking for better cornering performance, buy better/stickier tires, not wider tires.