first off can we run a 15x8 rim...second what would be the ideal or "perfect" offset? trying to do a choice of wheels then the norm if there is a search term to use please direct me to it ..........

 

a 15x8 rim would take a 225/45/15 tire they wont really fit without either rubbing or hitting the fender

 

lowest offset on a 8" wheel i would suggest maybe +42
regardless u will need to do some cutting/rolling of fenders or add negative camber to fit any decent size tire on wider then 205.

i barely clear 205 azenis on a 6.5" +32

 

what if i juss did a 7.5?

 

When choosing a wheel diameter, width, and offset, remember 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.

What kind of car is this for (year, model, version)?

 

well when originally posted it was in the civic crx forum so i didnt need to post wha car but now that its moved (thank u for the reminder) it is for a 91 hatch

 

I'll assume this isn't for track-only use.

The right 15" tire size for a '91 Civic Hatchback is 195/50-15. That size is only approved for rims 5.5-7.0 inches wide. So you really don't want to be getting 15x8 rims - that's just a bad idea all around.

I recommend 15x6 or 15x6.5 so they don't look overly stretched. There are a lot of used 15x6 stock wheels (from Integras etc) or you can buy new 15x6.5's.

 

thank you for the input i allready have 2000 si wheels but i want something totally different and i am goin for that stretched look i hang wit alotta my friends ride vw and audi and i like some of there styling so imma try sumthin a lil different

 

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It's not just a matter of looks. Mounting tires on wheels that are much wider than those approved by the manufacturer for that size is very UNSAFE. When you put them on a rim much wider than the approved range, that places added stress on the sidewalls, which can build up heat and eventually fail as a result.

 

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It's not just a matter of looks. Mounting tires on wheels that are much wider than those approved by the manufacturer for that size is very UNSAFE. When you put them on a rim much wider than the approved range, that places added stress on the sidewalls, which can build up heat and eventually fail as a result.
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Show me someone that has had a tyre fail by stretching, especially a 195 onto a 8"

hahaha