hi there! mods pls feel free to move this thread if I'm in the wrong section. anyway, just want to ask you guys something about wheels fitment.

I am about to order a set of 17x7.5 volk TE37 with +43 offset. I just want to know if this will fit my '09 fit sport. I know that the stock offset is +45 but the stock width of the wheel is 6 inch only. I am concern if i'm going to have rubbing problems. I am planning to use a 205/40 or 45 series tires. will in rub anywhere? any input will be deeply appreciated.

 

FYI
first off lets get you on the right path. no pun intended.
stock et is +50
wheel width i'm not sure of.
i have +42 on mine and fit but they are 7 wide.
your +43 and 7.5 might be close or even might not work.

 

okay stock wheel is a 16X6 +50
it will be close. i would def be careful.
here is what i came up with.
Wheel-Tire size comparer - RIMS-N-TIRES

note: if you plan on lowering your car lower it first.
you will most likely have rubbing with that set up.

 

The OEM Sport wheel is 16x6 +53mm offset.

The wheel you're looking at has the same dimensions as my Enkei's, but with a 43mm offset versus my 45mm offset, your wheels will stick out 2mm further than mine, which are flush with the front fender.

This might still be workable, and using a P205/40R17 vs P205/45R17 will help, as the radius will be smaller, allowing a bit more space from tire tread to fender/fender liner. On the other hand, the P205/45R17 is the proper +1 tire size, minimizing the amount your speedo/odo will be off.

Here's a link to pics I took of my car after lowering it a week ago - some of the shots should give you a good idea of wheel/tire position as it relates to the fender. Your wheels would be sticking out a bit further.

http://picasaweb.google.com/Blue2001...ceTempGaugeEtc#

I'm getting some minor rubbing with multiple people in the car going over some bumps, but I'm attempting to track down the possibility that I need some negative camber dialed in the front.

 

yeah those will definiantly stick out past the fenders you are gonna need a +48 if you run a 7.5 width

 

Well, hang on a sec. As I'm demonstrating (above post w/pics) with my Enkei's (17x7.5" +45) a 45mm offset is right at the limit. So his 43mm will stick out 2mm beyond the rim, but it appears you can run up to 45mm before extending beyond the fender.

Of course, as I'm finding out after lowering, this size rim with P205/45 tires is resulting in some minor rubbing.

I'm currently trying to hunt down a camber bolt kit for the car, though. It appears based on my research that this is a DIY install w/o need for realignment, as I'd probably be safe just dialing in the max -1.5 degrees neg camber. I think my tire is just BARELY touching the fender liner - it is NOT touching the fender - good news for anyone pondering rims & lowering springs.

 

PM me Tom...

I can get what you need.....

 

Thank you very much for all your input guys! really helpful.

Thank you also for very helpful suggestion and your pictures really made me not buy those wheels. I think I don't want to have that kind of rubbing issues co'z I have my kids with me most of the time in the car. I think i will be better off with 17x7 with a +48 0r 50 offset (if I can find one)

thanks again! oh btw, on your last picture, is that where the wheel sensors are located?

 

I have a Question, Ive been in touch with a tire wheel company and the owner has a fit, so he mentioned a bumper bracket that the older fit owners had to deal with, do the 2nd gen ones have this issue as well?

also Im looking at XXR 17x7, with a 40mm offset. Am I gonna stick out pass the fender? Im also planning on running the Tananbe "relaxed" drop of 1.5 ALSO, whos rolling their fenders?

 

Stock offset is 53, not 45, mm so you are pushing the centerline of the wheel out by 10 mm, or 3/8". With a 7.5" rim width the outer rim is now another 3/4" further out.
With 205/40x17 tires the diameter is about .6" smaller compared to the stock 24.07", so it may be possible for the wheel/tire combination to just clear the fender arch on compression but its one I wouldn't buy without trial fitment on the front.
If you measure horizontally from the tread corner of your 185/55x16 tires, is there at least an inch available without contacting the fender? If not, you need rethink your wheel and tire combination.

 

would this be where a fender rolll comes in? or its that just a bad idea in general?

 

I'm not in favor of fender arch rolling or cutting the interior gussets sbecause of the reduction in vehicle value but:
1. if the interference is less than a half-inch then you could 'roll' the inner flange back to the inner fender wall, using plenty of weather proofing ass it will be a great place to rust.
2. If the interference is more than a half-inch you'll probably need to modify the fender 'bulge' as you see in some of these photo posts.
Both are exacting work as our techs can attest.

I prefer to fit a tire and wheel combination that works for the stock body and suspension and leave fender mods to cars that really need it - race cars.