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Old 04-02-2017, 11:33 AM
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I currently have a 2000 Honda CR-V with the factory 15x6 wheels with standard 205/70R15 tires. I want to put a set of Cragar D Window or Soft 8's on that are 15x7. In addition I want to increase the tire size to 215/75R15. I want to do this without lifting it. From research I've done it seems the tires won't be an issue on the factory wheels but I need help choosing the correct offset for the wheels or if spacers are needed. I've been search for at least two hours but with so many numbers I have a headache and I'm terrible with numbers. Hopefully someone with great knowledge of offsets and numbers can easily help me move forward with what "should" fit.

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Where's the question in there? Are you looking to know what offset you should run on a 15x7 to clear 215/75R15's?
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You'll need a 3-5mm spacer to clear the front caliper.

Without lifting, you may rub on the front fenders in a full lock turn.

For the rear you may rub if you fully compress the suspension and stuff the wheel in the well.

I believe that's about it. Check the 'lifted/off-road CR-V thread' in the CR-V forum for pics/info. It's a lot of pages but well worth it.
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Default Re: Fitment Advice, Cragar Wheels, Bigger Tires

Originally Posted by toyomatt84
Where's the question in there? Are you looking to know what offset you should run on a 15x7 to clear 215/75R15's?
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You'll need a 3-5mm spacer to clear the front caliper.

Without lifting, you may rub on the front fenders in a full lock turn.

For the rear you may rub if you fully compress the suspension and stuff the wheel in the well.

I believe that's about it. Check the 'lifted/off-road CR-V thread' in the CR-V forum for pics/info. It's a lot of pages but well worth it.
I appreciate the good info! I was thinking of a 0mm offset for the wheel and a 6mm spacer, is this acceptable in your experienced opinion? I have been look at that thread and your right is a bit long but a lot of good info in there . Thanks again!!
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Considering the stock offset is around a +45... I'd lean towards a 15x7 +25 with the tire size you're looking to run. A +0 offset would stick out past the bodylines by about an inch.
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Originally Posted by toyomatt84
Considering the stock offset is around a +45... I'd lean towards a 15x7 +25 with the tire size you're looking to run. A +0 offset would stick out past the bodylines by about an inch.
The only problem with that is you can't find crager wheels with a +25 due to the design. The face of the wheel is flat, it's a stamped wheel, not machined.

The only way to run them is have a flat hub on the axle (like a rear drum) or you have to run a spacer to clear the brake caliper.

Think off-road Jeep wheels, which they essentially are.





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Originally Posted by Caoboy
The only problem with that is you can't find crager wheels with a +25 due to the design. The face of the wheel is flat, it's a stamped wheel, not machined.

The only way to run them is have a flat hub on the axle (like a rear drum) or you have to run a spacer to clear the brake caliper.

Think off-road Jeep wheels, which they essentially are.​​​​​​
Yeah, I know about Cragar. I was referring to sizing more so then the brand specifically.
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