Wassup everyone! I'm think i'm gonna get new rims...the size is 17x7 with tires 205/40/17 would this fit on a 98 base?. I'm getting Tenzo R Passion 5 for $899 with Kumhos from Wheelmax.com. Is this a good price? and has anybody dealt with this company before? Thanks to all those that reply.
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thanks for the reply. But i'm a newbie at all this...so what does that all mean? It's not lowerd yet...so i should get a camber kit or something? how much does that cost and where do i get it from? thanks
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The stock offset is 55, the closer the better. If you get aftermarket wheels, they are usually wider. If you car is slammed, the fender will hit the wheel, adjsting camber won't really help. When shopping for wheels the closer to 55 the better.
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Originally posted by JokeStar Wassup everyone! I'm think i'm gonna get new rims...the size is 17x7 with tires 205/40/17 would this fit on a 98 base?.
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205/40R17 will be over-loaded! Not by much but will be. (I know everyone will write in saying that it works, that they have run it or they know someone that is, but the 205/40R17 is not designed for the Prelude's load, it can lead to problems.) Better safe than sorry.
It will look small too.
A better 17" is the 215/45R17.
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Last edited by edulerpadnoh; 05-22-2002 at 09:51 AM.
ummm it won't overload the damn tire......205/40/17 is fine. 215/40/17 is also fine.
I recommend again what I said above. and adjusting camber back might actually induce tire rubbing since your bringing that wheel/tire closer to the fender. with a high offset rim you can correct the camber and still not rub. the offset of the rim also is determined by how wide the rim is. a wider rim will HAVE to have less of an offset than that of a smaller width rim due to clearence on the other side of the rim..for the tire.
I would choose 7 or 7.5 width rims. +50 to +47 offset.
tires I would choose 215/40/17 or 205/40/17.
lightweight rims are generally better. but again on a bigger sized rim you are increasing the moment of inertia....so having a lighter 17 inch rim might be the same speed as your stock 16 inch rim.
Originally posted by flybyeludegettingirls ummm it won't overload the damn tire......205/40/17 is fine. 215/40/17 is also fine.
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tires I would choose 215/40/17 or 205/40/17.
Well actually it would, looking at the OE tire's standard load index (LI) of 87, @ 32 psi the tire is loaded for 1115lbs. (This is Honda's recommended inflation pressure based on vehicle weight, ride quality, handling, amoung others) The 205/40R17 reinforced LI spec of 84 is capable of holding 1102 at 42psi (42psi is where max load carrying capacity occurs for the 205/40).
So you say only a difference of 13lbs no big deal. Well then you have to run 42psi all the time (even tho its overloaded anyway). Of course you don't want to run 42 psi cause the ride it too harsh so you lower it to stock 32psi, the tire then is only capable of holding about 915lbs, now you are overloaded by 200lbs each tire! An overloaded tire will run hot, very hot and is very damaging to a tire.
Remember that certain tire incedent that happend a couple of years ago.
215/40 is fine as long as you get a tire with a LI of 87 reinforced and run at leat 38 psi.
I don't know a lot about Weight Index's or off sets.
I have 17", 8" BBS RC's with 215/40/17 AVON Z-rated Tires. Everything fits PERFECTLY with know rubbing. Am having a camber problem though. Cars lowered 1" to and 1 1/2"es. As of right now having zero clearance problems. I will try to find out the Offset for them.
Well actually it would, looking at the OE tire's standard load index (LI) of 87, @ 32 psi the tire is loaded for 1115lbs. (This is Honda's recommended inflation pressure based on vehicle weight, ride quality, handling, amoung others) The 205/40R17 reinforced LI spec of 84 is capable of holding 1102 at 42psi (42psi is where max load carrying capacity occurs for the 205/40).
So you say only a difference of 13lbs no big deal. Well then you have to run 42psi all the time (even tho its overloaded anyway). Of course you don't want to run 42 psi cause the ride it too harsh so you lower it to stock 32psi, the tire then is only capable of holding about 915lbs, now you are overloaded by 200lbs each tire! An overloaded tire will run hot, very hot and is very damaging to a tire.
Remember that certain tire incedent that happend a couple of years ago.
215/40 is fine as long as you get a tire with a LI of 87 reinforced and run at leat 38 psi.
Better Safe than Sorry!
ok so your saying that the front tires on a 205 with 32PSI can with stand 915lbs...I don't know if this statement is true or not but I can throw this at you.
Originally posted by flybyeludegettingirls
ok so your saying that the front tires on a 205 with 32PSI can with stand 915lbs...I don't know if this statement is true or not but I can throw this at you.
running at higher PSI doesn't bother me
There is a design guideline to all tire sizes out there.
It's the air in the tire that holds up your car's weight. The air chamber is doing the work, the smaller the chamber the less weight it holds.
The tire is still over loaded at the higher PSI, by only a bit, but still over loaded.
I'm just looking out for the safety of everyone on this board.
Trying to educate people on the much under-appreciated round-black thinggies we drive around on.
There is a design guideline to all tire sizes out there.
It's the air in the tire that holds up your car's weight. The air chamber is doing the work, the smaller the chamber the less weight it holds.
The tire is still over loaded at the higher PSI, by only a bit, but still over loaded.
I'm just looking out for the safety of everyone on this board.
Trying to educate people on the much under-appreciated round-black thinggies we drive around on.
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alright man...thanks for your advice. I will stay away from the 205/40 series tires.
Like I said..i'm a newbie to the second power. So if anybody else has an input please feel free to educate. The reason why i'm going through all of this is because i really really want these rims. Unless someone can recommend a better rim for the same price. Ok the so the general consensus is that the Rim will not fit or the tire will not fit? Is there a tire that will fit the rim w/o problems??
thanks again and happy luding
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I would definately go with a 215/40/17 with at the very least 35 psi. The added width is a godsend (except in snow). And with the added width, you get a bit more room between the rim and the tread. It's also close to stock (which effects speedo readings - smaller overall tires will make you appear like you are going faster than you are and vice versa)
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Originally posted by 5Gen_Prelude I would definately go with a 215/40/17 with at the very least 35 psi. The added width is a godsend (except in snow). And with the added width, you get a bit more room between the rim and the tread. It's also close to stock (which effects speedo readings - smaller overall tires will make you appear like you are going faster than you are and vice versa)
Make sure the 215/40 has a load index of 87, this will be a "reinforced" spec requiring you to run at least 38 psi.
Normally the tire size will read like this:
215/40R17 87W = 87 is the LI and W is the speed rating
87 will mean its reinforced.
If its not a "reinforced" spec then the load index will only be an 83 and the tire will be overloaded.
Some manufactures produce the standard spec others will produce the reinforeced. Choose wisely.
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