Just call the Tire Rack and they will tell you the correct offset per application.
Is that the formula on VTEC.NET? If so I've done it already and based on the findings of those people and some others it still doesn't make too much sense. I guess to be certain I should stick with the specs I said.<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by WYSIWYG:
you also have to worry about camber correction (if you decided to go this way) as well as appropriate tire widths and type of lowering in addition to offset. there will be a range of offsets that will work on your car, and won't rub, provided you don't lower the car. when you do lower then getting the lowest offset in that range is bad because you will rub most likely. getting the middle will do it most times (and usually what most wheel makers offer), but the higher offset will be better. plus the position will be that much farther in to offset any frontspacing lost to camber correction.
if you really care to find out what REALLY works, you can actually calculate the appropriate rim size (ie, width and offset) for your car...do you want to know???</font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by THATPRELUDEGUY:
I'll take some pics of the rims when I get home....what's nice is I can get the tires off for free so shipping will come down alot because of that.
And Ray I'm not sure which rims in perticular I want so I've been shopping the "used" rims sector. I'd personally be OK with either 7 or 7.5" rim. The 7.5" width would be my choice but I'm afraid that getting the offset right without rubbing on those will be harder. Oh yeah 17" for sure...no way I'm spending huge $$$$ on new rubber for 18" rims. I had seen a set of RH T6's that I like but there 17*7 with a 40mm offset. Serves me right for trying to cheap out on wheels! I'll have to just keep looking and shopping...BTW anyone have any experience with ROTA wheels? I've seen a set that I like looks wise and price wise but I don't want to buy them if they weigh 25lb a rim or there going to bend real easy.</font>