Question on wheels from a n00b
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Question on wheels from a n00b
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.
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.
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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.
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.
15x7 rim +40 offset
205/50-15 or 195/55-15 tires
or
16x7 rim +40 offset
205/45-16 tire
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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
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
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