I drive a 1988 Honda CRX Si and have these wheels that I'm getting tires for.

The wheels are 17 inches diameter and 7 inches wide. I know that 205 40 R17 will fit the wheels, but I'm concerned about the tire width. Would they perhaps be too wide to where they rub the suspension?

I'm sure I won't have to worry about the tires rubbing the wheel wells since my ride height is the same as stock.

 

I'd hate to have to bump this thread, especially since I am a noobie poster.

I got a great quote on tires and I'm going to be calling the guy today about the tires, but I want to make sure that the wheel and tire width don't become a problem.

 

should be ok but your car is going to look like a tonka toy. Those wheels are way to large for a crx. Have you test fit them yet to see how it will look?

 

You should be fine with that size.

 

Agreed, largest wheel for a crx is a 16, and only some 16's look good.
Plus the weight will decrease performasnce

 

Yeah but the weight of these wheels versus the performance is very miniscule in comparison to some of the much heavier custom wheels out there.

I test fitted them and that's why I raised the question about the suspension because in the back it looks really close. I still would have to get an alignment and I Am sure that the caster and camber kit will help out a little bit.

I know that the ones in front have a good chance of rubbing the wheel well but I Am sure I can modify the wells so they don't rub as much, however I may not solve that problem with the transmission on my b16a2 motor under the hood.

 

once upon a time I had some 18" racing harts on a crx and it worked but looked like a donk. 17" will be fine.