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What proper wheel size do i need?

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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Default What proper wheel size do i need?

Alright i got a 2000 Accord I4 coupe
I'm thinking of getting a set of 17's.
I wanna know if 17x7.5 4x114.3 40 offset would fit? or would it rub. i am planning on getting 215/45/17 and dropping my car 1.5F 1.25R

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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 05:45 AM
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Default Re: What proper wheel size do i need? (ezol)

Rubbing is a function of the tire size (how big is the tire) and wheel offset (where is the tire positioned in the wheel well).

On your car (which came with stock 195/65-15 size tires from the factory), the best 17" size is 205/50-17, not 215/45-17, which is too small in diameter. Stick with 205/50-17.

Most 205/50-17 tires are approved for wheels 5.5-7.5 inches wide. I wouldn't get 17x7.5, which will make the tires look too stretched. I would get 17x6.5, or maybe 17x7 max.

Someone else can advise you regarding the best offset for wheels on your car, based on their width.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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Default Re: What proper wheel size do i need? (nsxtasy)

17x7 is prefered but a 7 1/2 will work just fine.. offset is any where from a 35 to 45mm... any of those offset's will work on a 7 or 7 1/2 wide wheel
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Default Re: What proper wheel size do i need? (vtecsi00)

ok awesome, becuase they only have 17x7.5 and 45 offset wheels.

Thanks for the help guys!


Modified by ezol at 1:09 PM 1/24/2007
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Default Re: What proper wheel size do i need? (ezol)

will work without a problem
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