what will i need to fit 15x8 +30 in the front and 15x9 +33 in the rear on an eg civic coupe? what sized tire? will they be hitting my struts? i don't mind rolling my fenders... as far as fender flares, i would only run them in the rear. is it possible to run them flush without exesive negative camber? any info would help
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A different car or different wheels.

You're going about things the wrong way. Follow the sequence of steps outlined in the FAQ topic stickied at the top of this forum:

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I want to buy wheels. How should I decide what size to get?

You need to make your decisions in the following sequence:

1. Decide on a wheel diameter (15", 16", 17", etc) based on looks, performance, availability, tire availability, etc.

2. Decide on what tire size(s) work best with that wheel diameter on your car. For street use, this is normally the tire size that has the same outer diameter as your stock tires, and is no more than 10-20 mm wider than your stock tire size. See the Tire FAQ below for recommended sizes for the most popular Honda/Acura models.

3. Decide on which tire make/model you want to get, based on what's available in those size(s), and on what your needs are (performance, weather conditions, usage, budget, etc). Again, see the Tire FAQ below for questions to consider when finding the best tire for your needs. Feel free to create a topic on the forum to ask for advice.

4. Look up the specs for approved rim widths to help you determine the rim width for that model and size of tire. You can find the specs on the tire manufacturer's website or on the website of tire dealers like the Tire Rack. You should keep the rim width within the range of approved rim widths. You may want to pick a width in the middle of the range; the one at the widest end of the range may make the tire look a bit "stretched", and at the narrowest end may make the tire look "bulging". But anywhere in the range should be okay for safety purposes.

5. Find out the best offset for your wheels and tires, based on the rim width and your car. There's no magic formula; you may have to ask those who have tried different rims. Remember that offset depends on the wheel width, so a given number for a wheel of one width may position the wheel the same as a different number for a wheel of a different width. You can convert offsets to adjust for differences in width using this wheel offset calculator.

6. Then you can find out which wheels come in the rim, width, and offset you need, as well as the bolt pattern and center bore your car's hubs require.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Right now you're trying to jump from step 1 to step 4. You need to do step 2 and step 3 first. The proper tire size determines the proper wheel width, not the other way around. The proper tire size on a '92-95 Civic with 15" wheels is 195/50-15, and that size is usually only approved for rims 5.5-7.0 inches wide. So forget about those rims, and find ones that fit your car. There are a lot of used Civic and Integra 15x6 rims out there that will fit your car properly and on which you can mount 195/50-15 tires safely.

 

i understand where you are comming from, but, i don't want the usual look... i am trying to go as wide as possible. to some people this might sound stupid. please if you have something nagative to say don't say anything at all. now, has anyone tried something similar to this? nsxtasy i hope you don't take this the wrong way, i still apreciate your concern.
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bump... what is the max offset and what rim diameter with what tire before hitting the struts? with extremely rolled fenders what is the lowest offset with what width of the rim and tire?
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i think it will work fine. you'll be less aggressive than the peeps runnin 15x8 +0. and since the offset is +33 you should be fine on the inside as well. roll fenders, stretch tires, and your factory drop camber will be fine.

 

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