Hey guys

I just wanted to know how bad it would be if I went with a 15"x7.5 4x100 35+ offset wheel on a 97 Honda Civic w/ Neuspeed Race Springs + Koni Red Shocks.

Is my wheel clearance going to be that much of an issue?

Thanks in Advance


Modified by jdm_8 at 10:45 AM 7/25/2007

 

The clearance of the wheel depends not only on the offset, but also on the wheel width, which you omitted. Care to share?

(It also depends on tire size, but I assume you would be using the best sizes for your car, either 195/55-15 or 205/50-15.)

 

The wheel is a 15"x7.5 4x100 Sorry


Modified by jdm_8 at 10:45 AM 7/25/2007

 

Bad idea! I wouldn't recommend using wheels that wide; your tires are going to look overly stretched and the lips of your rims are going to be really susceptible to curbing damage.. For 195/55-15 or 205/50-15, stick with 15x6 or 15x6.5. If you're ONLY using the Azenis, you could go with 15x7.

 

factory offset is +45 If I remember correctly...

so with a +35 you move the wheel out almost a 1/2 inch...now you are adding another 2" to the width (based on 14x5.5 steelies) so the outer edge is going to be another 1" out (1.5" total)..... I would say on a slammed car you are going to have issues

 

I'm sure you won't have any issues. The wheel should come pretty flush with the fender. The tire will only be slightly pulled and will look good. As for rubbing, if it is a problem, rent a fender roller and roll the lips .

 

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Can any one else seconded this?

 

+35 is not a big deal. I run a +38 with a 30mm spacer and the wheels run flush with the fender. I did have to roll the fenders though.


+35 without a spacer = no problem.

 

^^^Well judging by your name you drive a Miata so your size/offset is OK. I think the OP is talking about a Civic.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdm_8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey guys

I just wanted to know how bad it would be if I went with a 15"x7.5 4x100 35+ offset wheel on a 97 Honda Civic w/ Neuspeed Race Springs + Koni Red Shocks.

Is my wheel clearance going to be that much of an issue?

Thanks in Advance


Modified by jdm_8 at 10:45 AM 7/25/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>

I run 16x7 35mm offset. Clears with room to spare

The deciding factor will be how low you are and fender pulling/rolling. It's possible but you have to think about:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...your tires are going to look overly stretched and the lips of your rims are going to be really susceptible to curbing damage...</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

Dont worry about it, im on 15x8 +25, coils on lowest setting and no camber kit.

 

Correct this question is within regards to a 97 Civic Hatchback. I just don't want to get wheels shipped to me with that offset and they not fit. Tough tough decision.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by $nahk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dont worry about it, im on 15x8 +25, coils on lowest setting and no camber kit.



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Hey dude, Thank you for posting pictures, it helps to give me a better understand what 35+ offset looks like a civic. What size tire are you running?

 

195/50/15 stretched

 

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Is having stretched tires a bad thing? I know it isn't recommend, but.

 

jdm,

What rims are you getting?

You can read about stretched tires on these two threads:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com...76329
http://forums.bimmerforums.com...41138

 

Thanks for the links. Much appreciated