RUBBING what works? OFFSET questions and answers

[Souji]

This might have been asked before.

Axis OG Oldskool 15x8 195/45/15 offset +25 Would they fit?
I'm also lowered on Tien S-Tech Springs.

[Fit4Trav]

I think those would look hot!!!

[mahout]

Originally Posted by Souji

This might have been asked before.

Axis OG Oldskool 15x8 195/45/15 offset +25 Would they fit?
I'm also lowered on Tien S-Tech Springs.

If you are lowered by more than an inch no; those little 195/45x15 tires fit nicely on a grocery cart, though. Even though the tires are only 21.9" instead of stock 23.4 or 24" the wheel is pushed out an inch and 3/8".

[chinkyy]

i am thinking of going with 15x7 38et front and 15x8 25et back. with 195/50 tire series

i have two questions

would i rub in the front ? the back i will roll the fender but the front i dont want to do anything at all why? its just my personal preference

what tire size can stretch on a 15x7 or would i have to go wiht a 15x7.5 and if i did would i rub on that?

[Fit4Trav]

You can stretch a 165/45 series tire on a 15x7

[sy11580]

Please Help Guys. Jim at Tirerack HELP!!!

I'm sorry Guys. So many pages to read and kinda not find the info I need (Lazy ready every pages).

I'm Running 215/50/16 Falken 912 on Konig Helium 16x7 4x100 40mm offset. I didn't low the car at all, and I still get rub at the back. Am I running to wide?? If I go for the other set with 215/45/16 will I still rub??

Also, Summer is coming soon and need other set summer tire for my Weds Sport SA-70 16x7 4x100 38 offset. If I run 205/50/16 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec will I get rub??

[Sugarphreak]

Try lower profile 195's, they are your best bet. If you get a good brand you won't even notice the difference between the 205's. Check this link out;
Yokohama S.drive

Other options include rolling fenders, shaving that black clip in the inner wheel wheel at the rear or cambering like crazy. Is either that or get rims with a higher offset (I would highly recommend +45 or higher from personal experience, I was running +42 before and rubbed like crazy, the extra 3mm in offset made a huge difference)

Certain brands of tires will help, I have heard that Falken and BFgoodrich both are smaller than other brands... but you are already running Falkens so I think your going to have to mix up your specs a bit to make these rims work.

[mahout]

Originally Posted by sy11580

Please Help Guys. Jim at Tirerack HELP!!!

I'm sorry Guys. So many pages to read and kinda not find the info I need (Lazy ready every pages).

I'm Running 215/50/16 Falken 912 on Konig Helium 16x7 4x100 40mm offset. I didn't low the car at all, and I still get rub at the back. Am I running to wide?? If I go for the other set with 215/45/16 will I still rub??

Also, Summer is coming soon and need other set summer tire for my Weds Sport SA-70 16x7 4x100 38 offset. If I run 205/50/16 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec will I get rub??

The 215/50x16 tires are way too big for even an 09 Fit.. The 215's are 24.5" in diameter and consume a lot of hp and mpg. 205/45x16's are ideal.
We've put 2 sets on 09's without any issues with 40 mm offset.
On an 08 the 40 offset is too little to get by without rubbing. In that case you'll have to go with 195/45x16 or 205/40x16 if you can find them.

[sy11580]

Originally Posted by mahout

The 215/50x16 tires are way too big for even an 09 Fit.. The 215's are 24.5" in diameter and consume a lot of hp and mpg. 205/45x16's are ideal.
We've put 2 sets on 09's without any issues with 40 mm offset.
On an 08 the 40 offset is too little to get by without rubbing. In that case you'll have to go with 195/45x16 or 205/40x16 if you can find them.

Ok...wow that is suck!!! I guess 195/45/16 look little funny.

may be I try 205/45/16 to see what happen. I really want to run 205/50/16, but seem like that's not going to happen.

[sy11580]

Any suggestion for my Summer tire???

Summer is coming soon and need other set summer tire for my Weds Sport SA-70 16x7 4x100 38 offset. If I run 205/50/16 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec will I get rub??

[Sugarphreak]

I think you will rub honestly, but I like to play it safe when it comes to this stuff.

Important question; do you plan to really push your Fit or is it all show?

If you are just driving around in the city a bit of minor rub usually doesn't hurt that much, but for track and highway you are going to tear up the outside of your tires and possibly wear off the clip that holds your rear bumper on.

[sy11580]

I normally drive around in the City most local. So I just want to find one that not rub.

[I<3My08GD3]

hey guys im not good with rim/tire sizes and i went through a few pages and couldnt find what i was looking for, but it might be posted somewhere on here already.

BuddyClub SF Challenge 15x6.5 42+ 4x100 w/ BF Goodrich G-Force Sport Tires 215/50/R15. 08 GD3 lowered on progress lowering springs. Will this set up work on the Fit?

[Sugarphreak]

215's are probably too wide... 205's will probably work

[mahout]

Originally Posted by sy11580

Please Help Guys. Jim at Tirerack HELP!!!

I'm sorry Guys. So many pages to read and kinda not find the info I need (Lazy ready every pages).

I'm Running 215/50/16 Falken 912 on Konig Helium 16x7 4x100 40mm offset. I didn't low the car at all, and I still get rub at the back. Am I running to wide?? If I go for the other set with 215/45/16 will I still rub??

Also, Summer is coming soon and need other set summer tire for my Weds Sport SA-70 16x7 4x100 38 offset. If I run 205/50/16 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec will I get rub??

Too big a tire on too little offset.
You need 205/50x15 on 15x7/42-45 wheels. Or 205/45x16 on 16x7/42-45 wheels.

[jdmxFIT]

sup fella's iam a noob to this


i just wanted to ask.

i am planning on getting on some rims for the fit.

and it's a 15x7 with a 0 offset.

i cant seem to find any of my answers.

will they fit in the fit. will i encounter any rubbing do i have to pull

or roll anything?

what else do i need to take care before i proceed with this.

is this even possible to do???

where do i start. please help thanks.

[mahout]

Originally Posted by jdmxFIT

sup fella's iam a noob to this


i just wanted to ask.

i am planning on getting on some rims for the fit.

and it's a 15x7 with a 0 offset.

i cant seem to find any of my answers.

will they fit in the fit. will i encounter any rubbing do i have to pull

or roll anything?

what else do i need to take care before i proceed with this.

is this even possible to do???

where do i start. please help thanks.

Assuming they are 4x100 BC and clear the hub bore and calipers, the lowest offset is 42 mm if its not lowered or 45 mm if it is, (1.5" max), regardless of tire size 205 or under. And you need to have a tire not over 22.5" diameter, which is why we say 205/50x15; 205/45x16, or 205/40x17 is the right size tire.
15x8 with 0 offset means LOTS of body work
Hope that helps. Good luck.

[p1driftfiend]

Originally Posted by Sugarphreak

Try lower profile 195's, they are your best bet. If you get a good brand you won't even notice the difference between the 205's. Check this link out;
Yokohama S.drive

Other options include rolling fenders, shaving that black clip in the inner wheel wheel at the rear or cambering like crazy. Is either that or get rims with a higher offset (I would highly recommend +45 or higher from personal experience, I was running +42 before and rubbed like crazy, the extra 3mm in offset made a huge difference)

Certain brands of tires will help, I have heard that Falken and BFgoodrich both are smaller than other brands... but you are already running Falkens so I think your going to have to mix up your specs a bit to make these rims work.

Was your car lowered at that point? My suspension is stock and I hope to go with 15x7, 42 offset, with 195/55/15. I was told it wouldn't rub.

Originally Posted by mahout

Too big a tire on too little offset.
You need 205/50x15 on 15x7/42-45 wheels. Or 205/45x16 on 16x7/42-45 wheels.

Why 205/50/15 on 15x7/42-45 wheels? Any reason?

[jim@tirerack]

You list the wheel as a 0 offset. If that is the case they will not fit.

[cfish462]

Im looking to get some rota slips with rt615 for the track, the car is lowered on eibach pros. Which size is better with a 205/50/15?
15x6.5 +45
15X7 +45 or +40
Id like to get the 7's will they rub? thanks!