stangkilla

what is the right offset to have on a lude that is lowered about 2 inchs???? i want to order new wheels before friday

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Aaron97SH

It depends on your tire width.
205 width = +38 or higher
215 width = +43 or higher
225 width = +48 or higher

Now you may be able to go slightly lower than I stated, but I just put down what will definitely work. I have 225/40/17's with +48 offset and about 1.8" drop and I have never rubbed.

LuDeS

go with a 45+ offset... you should be fine with up to 225 size tire...

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stangkilla

i think im gona go with a 215 tire, so 43 or higher will be ok then????

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SK Honda 7

Guys is it possible to run a 215/45 profile tire on a 17 x 7.5 rim. Cause i want to get rims but i want as much side wall as i can get. I live in NEW YORK so the roads here are not the greatest. You think if i go with 45 and 1.5 drop i'll be ok.

On the other hand i like the 225/40 17 set up. But what rims come in a +48 offset. Give me a list. of rims that have that...cause most rims i like only have the 42, 43 or 45 offsets

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Kirill

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Aaron97SH

Actually 7 inches is the ideal width for 215/45/17's, 7.5 will work just fine though.

With 225/40/17 you only have one tire choice(unless something else has been released lately)-->Nitto NT-555.

I have 5Zigen 17x7.5 Hiedfelds with those tires and +48 offset. The 5Zigen Copse also comes in +48. There are more wheels with that high of an offset every day. Just look around and don't settle for less if you go with 225/40's.

SK Honda 7

Do you know if KONIG has that much of an offset?
If i drop my car 1.5 will i rub at all or i'll be fine as long as i have the +48 offset. Let me know

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showoff

Lets post some wheels w/ +48 to +50 offsets.............
All I know of are volks, HREs, Racing Hart 3 piece, advans, some SSRs and now 5 zigen
which all are out of my budget.............

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Aaron97SH

I don't know about Konig's offsets, but +48 will definitely work with those Nitto NT-555's in 225/40/17 or any 215 width. I'm dropped about 1.8" in front and 1.3" in rear and I've never rubbed.

Showoff-
The 5Zigen 1-piece wheels are not all that expensive. I got my wheels and tires mounted, balanced and shipped for $1400 in a group buy at groupbuycenter.com. There isn't all that much there right now, but check often and you'll find a deal. Right now they have a few buys mostly for 4 lugged cars though for $900 packages and some even less. They also have the new Volk gram-lights for $1500 with tires.
Another idea is to just call up Discount tire, or Tire Rack and tell them the specs you need and see what they have.

showoff

Thanks for the info but I want 18s. i found a wheel that I like in a +48 offset but I am still looking around..........

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WuShU4LiFe

hey i've got a long question could u guys help me out...

Im thinking of going 18 X7.5 45 offset.... Motegi MR7
with 215/35/18 rubbers

my questions are...will 7.5 with 45 offset keep the wheel flush within the fender so u dont see it sticking out and looking fugly.

Also, will it cause rubbing if i lowered say 1.5 inch?

Basically...will everything be fine with these specs??
BTW i have a 5th gen and if it matters im getting the Tein-HA's

plz any help will be appriacated ......THANK YOU so much!!!!!

showoff

It should be all-right...............

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