I plan of buying some 16 wheels in a couple of months for a 97 civic and I want to know what would be the right offset to get for it. I don't want to get a wheel that sticks out to much. What is the the offset of the stock wheels if anyone knows.
Thanks


[Modified by willyboyD16, 12:27 AM 6/24/2002]

 

my old 16" enkei's had 38 offset.. the smaller the number the more they stick out if i remember right

 

You should be fine with 40-45 offset and 205/45/16 tires.

The closer to 45 the better you will be if you are lowered a lot.

I have 40 offset and I had to remove the rubber trim in the rear fender.

 

what about 40 series sidewall? would that ride a little rougher than 45 series?

 

a lil roughr, but nothing drastic.. if u have 16"s i would go for the 45


[Modified by CustomCockpits, 12:26 AM 6/24/2002]

 

I would tend to think that the width of the wheel *might* be a needed dimension for one of us to tell you what you need.

 

16x7

 

just get 16' x 7 with a 42mm or 45mm offset.
if you get 40mm, you might notice a slight rubbing in the fronts and the rear depending on how low you go.
i have 40 offset on mine, and it rubs a lil with a 2 inch drop.
you'll be happier with a 42mm or 45mm, trust me.

 

thanks