Question on wheels from a n00b

[constructicon]

So, I'm looking at getting some new wheels down the line for my 2008 base Fit. I'm debating between 15 and 16" wheels. The car is nothing more than a daily driver - I travel quite a bit. I don't need ultralight race wheels or anything like that. I just want something that is going to look nice, make the car a little more stable (the 14's are too small, IMHO), and be relatively inexpensive. I'm so far out of the whole car scene, I don't know what's what.

I was looking at JLB's site, and I'm digging the Mugen MF10 knockoffs from Konig. I'm wondering what size/offset I'd need so the wheels will fill out the wheel well. I don't necessarily mean hight, more so the width. The stock steelies are sunk what seems to be an inch or two. I want them to be relatively flush with the side of the car, if possible.

Again, I know about zero about wheels.

[solbrothers]

JLB is an awesome site!! i'd email them or call. they are VERY helpful. also, check the wheel/tire forum, there's already 53463456745234634 threads with this info

[pwnstar]

YES defently go with JLB i just ordered my rims from them very nice service great prices and thay dont post it on there site but thay will mount and balance tires on the rims for you aswell

[MINI-Fit]

Originally Posted by constructicon

So, I'm looking at getting some new wheels down the line for my 2008 base Fit. I'm debating between 15 and 16" wheels. The car is nothing more than a daily driver - I travel quite a bit. I don't need ultralight race wheels or anything like that. I just want something that is going to look nice, make the car a little more stable (the 14's are too small, IMHO), and be relatively inexpensive. I'm so far out of the whole car scene, I don't know what's what.

I was looking at JLB's site, and I'm digging the Mugen MF10 knockoffs from Konig. I'm wondering what size/offset I'd need so the wheels will fill out the wheel well. I don't necessarily mean hight, more so the width. The stock steelies are sunk what seems to be an inch or two. I want them to be relatively flush with the side of the car, if possible.

Again, I know about zero about wheels.

Some sizes to use with stock suspension-

15x7 rim +40 offset
205/50-15 or 195/55-15 tires

or
16x7 rim +40 offset
205/45-16 tire

[jscooter]

how much are you looking to spend? sometimes even konigs can be more $$$ sport max is a good wheels and they have some good "knock offs"

[ciburri]

Different 205/50/15 tires can still rub when loaded or hitting a big dip!
IMO, find wheels with offset of +45 (like Rota for example) put 205's on them and install them on the car. If you have more room add 5mm spacers all around (5mm can work with OEM studs). If at any point you end up latter with 205's that rub, just remove spacers!

I am lowered on Eibach Pro's. They actually sit lower than advertised. I bolted my CRX shoes, 15x7, +38 offset OZ Racing wheels with 205/50/15 Dunlop DZ101 and I rub in the back against bumper mounting screw even after I grounded off 12-15mm of the fender lip and as much around the screw to a point screw head is the only thing left. That is on the big dips.
On the front I rub against inner fender liner under severe cornering loads or big dips. I refuse to do fender liner mod, by lifting it above mounting fender tabs.
I find it hard to believe that on tires with fat rim guards such as Dunlop DZ101's having an offset of +40 (only 2 mm higher!) I would clear without rubbing! That is not enough clearance based on grease pencil experiment!
Now, if you always pick tires without rim guards (usually thinner sidewalls) you just might be OK with +40 offset since tire itself will buy you 2-3 mm more of clearance.

Even with OEM suspension you will end up rubbing with lower offset and fat tires since springs are so soft! Just put 2 rear passengers of 150lbs or more and/or something heavier in the hatch area!
Then do not take my word for it, load it up and you will see it for yourself.

Ivan

[mahout]

look at 15 " or better 16" wheels with 45 mm offset if you lower. Max width is 205/45x16 or 205/50x15.