As the title says im trying to fit a wheel on my prelude. I would run the 7s in the front because i know the 8s wont fit, does any one know if that will fit? or does anyone have idea how to template something to get an idea? thanks Joe

 

You need to 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>

You're trying to jump from step 1 to steps 4 and 5. You need to consider step 2 and step 3 first.

 

Ya check the FAQ first and the steps first. But 16 x 8 +32 would probably be hitting or almost hitting the fender. +38 is better. 16 x7 +32 should be ok.

 

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I'm having a hard time finding a set of wheels i want in the sizes i want. I don't want to just throw a set of rotas on there i'd like to find something more my style. I'm not knocking anyone i just want something different. I found a set of wheels i want in an ideal location and price, but two of the sizes are not ideal. If i can make them fit i would like to.

I was just trying to ask if anyone else had more experience then i do with the subject as the FAQ says to.

Reguardless i think i have a solution if no one knows a definite answer, i planned on running 225/45/16s which are well within 1% of my stock tire sizes. The 16x8s will be 42mm closer to the fender. I will just put the car on a jack stand make a 1.75'' spacer for one of the rears hubs put the stock tires back on snug the lugs and jack the suspesion to see if it clears everything ok.

I was just hoping someone out there could a have a definite answer for me with out having to go through all that trouble for nothing if it doesnt work.

 

I think you should be fine with those specs. I've run 17x8 +35 with 215/40s with no problems but my fenders are rolled but i still had some room to play with maybe enough to still use them with stock fenders.
Go for it