5th gen prelude with rims have 35 offset, rubbing?

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Nov 24, 2005 | 06:57 AM

lakerschamp2000

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5th gen prelude with rims have 35 offset, rubbing?

I am installing new rims that have offset 35, do u think they would rub on fenders?
I am using 205-50-16 tires. please help if you currently have them on your car. thanks

Nov 24, 2005 | 08:21 AM

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Depends on the suspension. Stock probably won't, but anything more then 1" drop has a good chance

Nov 24, 2005 | 03:45 PM

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Re: 5th gen prelude with rims have 35 offset, rubbing? (lakerschamp2000)

they're going to stick out a bit from the fenderwells.........nothing less than 45 offset on a lude.

Nov 24, 2005 | 05:05 PM

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Re: 5th gen prelude with rims have 35 offset, rubbing? (boostedlude97)

ive got a 45 offset on 17 inch wheels, with 215/45 17 tires, and they rub on hard turns, and when i hit a big bump, they hit the splash guard.. and im lowered about 1.75 on eibach's

Nov 28, 2005 | 11:54 AM

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Re: 5th gen prelude with rims have 35 offset, rubbing? (lakerschamp2000)

i have SSR SP1 17x7 with a 37offset 215 45 17 tires and they rub. but i had my fenders rolled so it doesn't rub too much now but everytime i hit a hard bump it will. hope this info helps