what does offset mean?? and im looking for steelies for my type r suspension. do i look for 5x114.3

 

5x114.3 would be your bolt pattern (or A bolt pattern).... can't help you with offset though. Sorry.

 

It's explained in the FAQ:https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1188922

 

It's also explained on the Tire Rack website, here, using this diagram:

 

i still don't get it

 

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Did you try using the link in my previous post (by clicking on the word "here"), and read the entire web page on the Tire Rack website?

 

...from the link above

"The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.

Zero Offset
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.

Positive
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.

Negative
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset."

If the image above doesn't make offest clear, there's not much hope.

 

yo thanks alot now i get it.. so what a good or safe offset?? so i don't rub

 

OEM is always a "safe" offset value. Find out what your stock offset is.

EDIT: Rather the stock offset of ITR oem rims/suspension

 

for 7" wide, 40-43mm offset should work.