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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Default Max wheel width???

what is the largest rim i could fit on my 97 del sol
could i see some 16X8 wheels on civic pictures guys
like XXR 513, or (ROTA RB) wheels old school Wide lip rims
+4 offset on 8 inch wide and +20 offset on 7 inch wide
could i fit 8s or not?
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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FIRST decide on the tire size and model you plan to use. THEN find out what rim widths it's approved for mounting on.

If your '97 del sol is a del sol S or a del sol Si, then the best 16" tire sizes for your car are 195/45-16 or 205/40-16. If it's a del sol VTEC, then the best 16" tire size for your car is 205/45-16.

Most tires that are 195/45-16 or 205/45-16 can be mounted on rims from 6.5 to 7.5 inches wide (and some on 6.0). Most 205/40-16 tires can be mounted on rims from 7.0 to 8.0 inches wide.
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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finally some that under stands
thanks so much
so i will be able to fit 16X8 inch wheels on the delly
with out rubbing on ****
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by streetcartuner
finally some that under stands
thanks so much
so i will be able to fit 16X8 inch wheels on the delly
with out rubbing on ****
Yes, but ONLY with 205/40-16 tires, and ONLY if the wheels have the proper offset to position the tires for maximum clearance.

Things would be a lot easier for you if you just get 16x7 rims, which will allow more tire choices because you can use other sizes. For street use, there's no significant advantage in 16x8 rims instead of 16x7.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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the 16X8 have a 3.5 inch lip and the 16X7 have a 2.25 inch lip
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by streetcartuner
the 16X8 have a 3.5 inch lip and the 16X7 have a 2.25 inch lip
So a 1" wider rim has a 1-1/4" wider lip? That probably means it has some heavy offset. I would look at the offset numbers before you do anything else.
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