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Old 11-11-2010, 04:30 PM
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Effect of different offset on handling?

Not really a car guy... trying to get some answers

Have had the Fit for a while now, but decided this year to get a new set of rims for my winter tires rather than swapping the tires off my 07 Fit Sport rims every winter (both my snows and OEM all-seasons are 195/55R15 I believe)

I ordered tire rack suggested 15x6.5 rims that would fit my existing tires, not realizing the OEM rims had a 55 mm offset and the new rims a 40 mm offset.

I expect the fact it's a suggested rim from the wizard means it would work, but what should I expect in terms of rubbing and handling?
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 09:27 PM
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No rubbing, wider track that if anything will make the car more stable, if you can notice the difference at all; weight in this particular case would make a bigger difference than the 30mm (little over an inch) overall wider stance, IMHO
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 09:56 PM
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^ Ditto.

No rubbing at factory hieght with a 195/55R15, even with a heavy load in the car, and like previously stated the wider track will make the car more stable during cornering. If the wheels are lighter or heavier, you'll notice a slight difference (depends on wheel weight) in acceleration and braking.
 
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