Do you guys think i will have rubbing issues running a 16" wheel on H&R Springs with Tokico Shocks? Anyone running a simliar setup?

Mike

 

mines rub

 

depends on offset i would think. Most 16 are 16x7, no?

 

No, you won't have any problems.

 

Depends on the offset and tire size. I had H&R sports w/ KYB AGX on my old 98 integra. Running 205/45/16 tires on 16x7 wheels. I didn't rub unless I tried to make a U turn while going fast Then again, AGX weren't that great of shocks IMO.

 

the tire size has nothing to do with rubbing provided you did research before buying your rims.

meaning
A) offset is correct
B) the tire size is as close to the stock overall diametre as possible. 205/45/16

I ran 205/40/17 lowered on H&R Sports and Tokico Illuminas and it did'nt rub. My stock tire size was 195/55/15 so 205/40/17 is the exact same overall diametre at 23.5"

It will really boil down to offset. If it does rub, odds are removing the two clips directly above the centre of the tire that hold the fender plastic in place will fix this.

 

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A) offset is correct
B) the tire size is as close to the stock overall diametre as possible. 205/45/16</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes tire size does matter, you just contradicted yourself. I see WAY too many people running the wrong size tires on their cars. Alot just because they want it to be wide. Keeping it as close to stock as possible (as you just said) is correct and will avoid rubbing.

 

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205/45/16 is the closest to stock as you can buy in 16" tires.

+/- 2% of the overall diametre is nothing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with running 205 width instead of 195 width. You cannot buy 195 16" tires so like I said, 205/45/16 is as close as your going to get.

 

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I don't have any issues with rubbing on my 16's with H&R Sports...

 

I was rubbing with 205/40/16 on BFG euro TA's (only rear tires on hard bumpy turns). Once I switched to Dunlop FM-901s the rubbing issue disappeared. I'm pretty low though at -3"...

The tires sidewall shape will play a small role. But if your not really low, you won't have a problem...

A 205/40/16 is slightly smaller diameter than a 205/45. With the 205/45, you won't be able to go as low without rubbing issues. That too may influence your tire buying decision. On the positive side, a 205/45 won't require you to lower the car as much to make it look really good...

It's always up to you (I will probably switch to a 205/45 next time around to raise the car up some)...