17 x 7 rim offset question :o - Honda Prelude Forum

xxH22Axx · 09-15-2002, 12:33 PM

Ok, I know the offset topic pops up all the time, but I searched and didnt find an exact answer to my question. I am lowered on H&R sports and will soon have KYB AGX's. I am also about to buy 17 x 7 inch rims and the offset is either +45 or +50. Will these work or no?
Again, I apologize for bringing up more offset questions but I didnt find my exact answer. Thank you!

Kegster · 09-15-2002, 01:14 PM

Mugen Rims for the prelude have a +48 offset and I beleive stock is +50 offset, so you should be fine...

xxH22Axx · 09-15-2002, 01:15 PM

stock is +55 i read. Does that mean that the stock rims will stick out more than the ones I want to buy?

rf7475 · 09-15-2002, 01:56 PM

You will be fine with either +45 or +50 offset for the 7" wheel.

The stock is +55, but is only a 6.5" wheel. The lower the offset, the more the wheel will stick out.

prelude2005 · 09-15-2002, 02:07 PM

what rims are you getting?

xxH22Axx · 09-15-2002, 02:11 PM

I dont know what theyre called. They are my friend's.

prelude2005 · 09-15-2002, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by xxH22Axx
I dont know what theyre called. They are my friend's.

damn, hope you know your products before you shell out money for them.

ice1cube · 09-15-2002, 02:16 PM

if you have a choice i'd say go for the 17x7 45 because that would sit more flush with the fenders and look neater

xxH22Axx · 09-15-2002, 02:19 PM

he paid a hefty sum for them and they look really nice

. I hope they are +45's!

Joon525 · 09-15-2002, 03:10 PM

Either will work but don't try to put extremely wide tires on them.
I run 17x7 with +44mm offset and 215/40/17 tires and it's fine (meaning no rubbing).
I used to run a 17x7.5 rim with 215/40/17 and there was no rubbing either.
If you're SLAMMED you also might run into problems. I myself have about a 2 finger gap all around.

xxH22Axx · 09-15-2002, 05:45 PM

I have a 2 finger gap too, maybe 1.5 in the front. We'll see I guess.

ludikris · 11-14-2002, 04:40 PM

Moved to the Tire/Wheel forum.

99PearlLude · 11-15-2002, 09:40 AM

if you're going to get a rim thats 7 inches wide, you should stick with the 50mm offset. If you want the centerline of the wheel to maintain a relatively stock position, then 50mm is closer than 45.