got all the stuff now.(17*7 +38 offset wheels with 205 40 17 tires and S tech lower spring)

but got a problem too. the front rubs the fander a lot. total dim is 1 inch bigger than stock wheels and tires.

please help for solutions. should i go to 16" wheels? what biggest size i can do with no rubs? thanks

 

??? Wow ... When I used to run my S-Tech`s on my GD1 .. I barely rubbed... and after I bent the front finder liner plastic tabs I never rubbed again and this was with a 17x7 with a 38mm offset...!?.. ... with 205/40/17 for tires ...
But I would think at with a front wheel with a 50mm offset ( 12mm more clearance that what I had ) you wouldn`t have any issues.??
As of now what is your fender height per side front and rear..?? may be your car might be sitting lower... and if you have pic`s .. post them up .. so I can help you

 

Are the front spring rates the same? I know on a couple civics I had the higher spring rate had to go on a certain side. Also the overall diameter of a 195/55R15 tire is 23.4 inches and a 205/40R17 is 23.5, according to a plus size guide I have. How is the dia an inch bigger?

 

Why on earth would you get new rims because of rubbing? Why?
Fix the problem. Roll the fenders. If you cant do it take it somewhere. Dont get new rims.

Id like to see pics.

 

mistake for the offset.. it was +38...so i thank i got the same setup of you. did you have rubs on the rear?

 

Yes I had small rubbing on the rear bumper mount but I was able to grind off 5mm from it and the rubbing was gone....

 

Just get your fenders rolled

 

fander was rolled. normal driving is ok. no rubbing. but when i driving 80 mph it rubs at small bumps. also when i u turn. the front rubs too. do you have the same problem?

 

lets see em on the fit