RUBBING what works? OFFSET questions and answers

[cheffyjay]

Does anybody know if LS Web wheels will work on the Fit? I like the look and can't find offset info.

[User Name]

Yes they will....just make sure to use the OEM Honda lugs

[naszero]

After much debate I've decided I want to get the Weds Sport TC105N.




I've heard so many issues regarding rubbing with varying tire sizes. I want to play it safe and get the 16 inch wheel. The car is not lowered at the moment but I plan to do a conservative drop in the future. Weds Sport lists the available offset for the 16x7 wheel as ET36 and ET43. I assume the ET36 wheel would give me rubbing issues. Would ET43 be the better bet?

Also available colors are silver (pictured) bronze and white. I've having a touhg time deciding which color to get for my Taffeta White Any input is appreciated.

[spoonek4]

Great choice on rim setup. I would go for +43mm offset. And maybe slap on some 3mm-5mm spacer if u want it to stick out a little more.

What size of tire & what kinda tires u gonna get?

[SPON FIT]

yeah go with bronze with the +43 offset.

[User Name]

I have +43 in 17" with no rubbing on Skunk2 springs if that helps.....

[EYEoneFIT]

I know that this question has been asked one too many times, by so many other people. I just got a new black Honda Sport Fit. And I am oh so badly wanting to get new wheels and lowered. I've done hours of homework, and no one seems to really know. I'm wanting 17" wheels and lowered. A lot of people are saying that i can't, and others are saying that I can. People are also saying that I mos def can ride on 16" and able to lower it. But not stating what offset. I'm so lost. Never knew getting 17" rims on a Fit was like building a rocket...

[naszero]

Originally Posted by spoonek4

Great choice on rim setup. I would go for +43mm offset. And maybe slap on some 3mm-5mm spacer if u want it to stick out a little more.

What size of tire & what kinda tires u gonna get?

I'm thinking 205/40/16?

Originally Posted by SPON FIT

yeah go with bronze with the +43 offset.

I was thinking of this as I've seen some pretty sweet Taffeta White's with bronze rims. I only wish I could find the specific Weds Sport TC105N rim in bronze, al the pics only show it in silver.

Originally Posted by User Name

I have +43 in 17" with no rubbing on Skunk2 springs if that helps.....

Actually that gives me some peace of mind since I need to order these rims and their is no way to return them. What tire size are you running?

[JDMchris.com]

go 205/45/16 and yes +36 offset you will rub. It also depends with what kind of tires you get. Something like an azenis tire is more likely to rub over an Ziex tire. azenis are more square while the ziex are more round.

[naszero]

Originally Posted by JDMchris.com

go 205/45/16 and yes +36 offset you will rub. It also depends with what kind of tires you get. Something like an azenis tire is more likely to rub over an Ziex tire. azenis are more square while the ziex are more round.

So with 205/45/16 ET43 I should be ok even if I want to lower the car in the future?


BTW, nice rims. I'm jealous

[JDMchris.com]

yup I ran 205/45/16 +42 offset with no rubbing, now im running 205/45/16 +38 offset no rubbing

[naszero]

Originally Posted by JDMchris.com

yup I ran 205/45/16 +42 offset with no rubbing, now im running 205/45/16 +38 offset no rubbing

That's good to know. What kind of springs are you running? I guess that makes a difference also. Most of that I have read without issues have the Skunk2 springs.

[Swimmer Boy]

you have to go with the bronze, bronze wheels look amazing with the

white paint. Especially Volk CE289s, but they're way too expensive for

me.

[JamesBizzle]

Originally Posted by JDMchris.com

go 205/45/16 and yes +36 offset you will rub. It also depends with what kind of tires you get. Something like an azenis tire is more likely to rub over an Ziex tire. azenis are more square while the ziex are more round.

Ohh yes, Azenis rub like a Bitch.

[leonine]

http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-s...tml#post138584

Hope this helps.

[EYEoneFIT]

I have my eyes on these 17x7 Flat black Motegi Track Traklite Wheels. Does anyone already own these and do you have pix? I'm wanting to lower it as well. I was recommend to get Tanabe GF210's (1.5 front and 0.9 rear). With said wheels and lowering springs, hope she doesn't rub...

[lcrocker]

I own a set of gunmetal 17 x 7 trak lites with 205/40/17 generals from the tire rack. They are on a lowered ssm sport. I'll send out some pics on saturday or sunday

[EYEoneFIT]

Originally Posted by lcrocker

I own a set of gunmetal 17 x 7 trak lites with 205/40/17 generals from the tire rack. They are on a lowered ssm sport. I'll send out some pics on saturday or sunday

That would be awesome!! I'm going back and forth, between the 17x7 and the 16x6.5. How much did you drop it? does it rub a lot?

[lcrocker]

Here is a quick picture of my SSM Fit on gunmetal 17 x 7 trak_lites. I'll send more pictures when it clears up outside

[JDM_DOHC_SiR]

Originally Posted by EYEoneFIT

I have my eyes on these 17x7 Flat black Motegi Track Traklite Wheels. Does anyone already own these and do you have pix? I'm wanting to lower it as well. I was recommend to get Tanabe GF210's (1.5 front and 0.9 rear). With said wheels and lowering springs, hope she doesn't rub...

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