Q on 16x7 offsets - Honda Prelude Forum

ILikeNakedGirls · 02-20-2002, 01:02 PM

ok so plus sizing wheels has always seemed to puzzle me to the point where i can never decide what will fit and what wont.

due to bad experience with smaller profile tires with my civic i dont wanna go any lower then the ludes stock profile of 50. trust me, if you knew how i drove you would understand why (i dont move for holes). sure the set of wheels im lookin at would fit fine if i was at stock height but im not.

so lets hear if you think this will work

h&r sport 1.4 inch drop
with
16x7 wheels 40mm offset and 205 50 r16's?

im thinkin it gonna be kinda close if not to much, but i'll be damned if thats the only offset these puppies come in. couldnt be a 45mm ya know!!

any opinions would be cool.

ImagePree · 02-20-2002, 03:49 PM

it's still a 16" rim, so yes, stock size.

ILikeNakedGirls · 02-20-2002, 06:18 PM

i dont know that i understand what you mean?

if my question was not asked correctly i was asking if

16x7 40mm wheels with 205/50/r16 tires would fit on my lude with a 1.4 inch drop from h&r sports.

sorry for the cunfusion.

spicaly · 02-20-2002, 06:47 PM

i've always thought that with a 7" wide rim you'll need like a +45mm offset

spite · 02-20-2002, 07:04 PM

That offset is a bit too low. You'll rub.

ILikeNakedGirls · 02-20-2002, 07:16 PM

yeah thats what i thought, just wanted to double check. got into a little curb hopper and i was lookin to replace the stockies with something a little nicer till i get show wheels. but seems nobody makes any 16's that i liked with a 45+ offset.

iLCaPo · 02-20-2002, 07:43 PM

BTW.... How you like the H&R's?...im thinking about buying them......you have pics of the drop?...thanks

Joe

ILikeNakedGirls · 02-20-2002, 08:10 PM

dude the h&r's are great. if your gonna get into auto x and what not they probably wont be enough. but as for getting more handling while retaining a stock like ride i am impressed. i have them on agx adjustables and soft (1) is nice to cruise and stiff(4) is perfect for the street when your out hunting.

it doesnt get rid of all the gap but i have a 1 finger gap now and thats peachy for me.

iLCaPo · 02-20-2002, 08:15 PM

Yeah sounds good......thats what im lookign for a stock like ride....Not to Low.....NY streets suck....... trying to remove alittle of that gap though...it kills me to look at it..lol.....thanks for the advice

Joe

kenchan · 02-20-2002, 10:23 PM

go 45 max, 48mm ideal. also if you hear rubbing on the rear fenders, its probably the triangular protursion honda put on the rear bumper where it meets the rear fender well. just file that thing off. i did on mine. no rubbing 215/45/17 at 45mm offset, so you should be okay with your 205/50 at 45mm. 40mm is too much.

vwong · 02-21-2002, 12:24 AM

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Originally posted by ILikeNakedGirls
yeah thats what i thought, just wanted to double check. got into a little curb hopper and i was lookin to replace the stockies with something a little nicer till i get show wheels. but seems nobody makes any 16's that i liked with a 45+ offset.

What kinda 16" wheels are you looking for?

ILikeNakedGirls · 02-21-2002, 09:52 AM

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Originally posted by vwong

What kinda 16" wheels are you looking for?

black, and cheap.

remember im just looking to replace the stockies for everyday driving. im not cruisin back and forth to work on a set of te37's. lol

thats why i was lookin at a cheap pair of slipstreams or the carbon black konigs or some kosei k1's(only in gunmetel)