which offset to choose

Mr2civic817 · 11-23-2009, 11:54 PM

my size I'm debating on

17x8.5+30 or +35
18x9.5+38

WIll I have rubbing issues?? Got Eibachs lowered 2 inches, what size tires would be good for meaty protection that won't rub

thanks yall

PS not for my wide body for another MR-2 I'm working on =)

mr29180 · 11-24-2009, 12:15 AM

The front not sure I think u will need a spacer on the front..
For the rear it's perfect don't need to do any thing..
Tires....
Front you go for 225/40/17 and for the rear could fit 255/40/18

Mr2civic817 · 11-24-2009, 11:57 PM

thanks bro,

I think I'm gonna down size a little and go 17x8+35 might make things alot easier

Oteck · 11-25-2009, 12:48 AM

i don't think they make 225/40/17

CJMR2T · 11-25-2009, 02:35 PM

225/40-17 is kinda a hard tire to find.... It does exist, but is very limited...

Mr2civic817 · 11-25-2009, 07:07 PM

they do make a 225-40-R17 they expensive, and are track slicks LOL

I found some 225-45 and 225-35 guess 225-40 not a very popular street tire.

17x8+35 so far is what I'm leaning towards, what tire size do yall recogmend?? I wan a little meat on them, and for harsh road conditions, IE pot wholes, and rough pavement.

RePete · 11-25-2009, 08:18 PM

Then you've got the wrong size wheels unless you want to mount 235/40-17s up front - only a few have done it and it requires exacting offsets & some luck (looks kinda strange afterwards too, IMO).

If you want a cushy ride then you'll need to go down to 16s for a nice fat 225/45-16 up front - that's what I have and it's the best compromise for comfort & performance I could find.

Mr2civic817 · 11-26-2009, 03:23 PM

LOL thanks

this project I'm working on is going with the trendz a little

Texas_Ace · 11-26-2009, 08:39 PM

Well you have 2 choices, eiyther get teh 8.5" wheel and match the offset just right and put some 235/40/17 on them for the front or run 215's on 8".

The only 225's i know of are NT555's and they are JUNK.

You scared of some fender work? If not 235's are not that hard to make work, just need the right offset, do some searching and you can find what it is.

lo2 · 12-05-2009, 12:37 PM

im running 17 x 8.5 up front with 31 offset & its got about 5 mm clearance from the stock suspension.

Texas_Ace · 12-05-2009, 01:41 PM

What about fenders?

11-23-2009, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr2civic817 Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 189 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	which offset to choose my size I'm debating on 17x8.5+30 or +35 18x9.5+38 WIll I have rubbing issues?? Got Eibachs lowered 2 inches, what size tires would be good for meaty protection that won't rub thanks yall PS not for my wide body for another MR-2 I'm working on =)

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11-24-2009, 12:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
mr29180 Cage fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Frisco (bay area) Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	The front not sure I think u will need a spacer on the front.. For the rear it's perfect don't need to do any thing.. Tires.... Front you go for 225/40/17 and for the rear could fit 255/40/18

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Mr2civic817 Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 189 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	thanks bro, I think I'm gonna down size a little and go 17x8+35 might make things alot easier

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Oteck Eye'm the Str⑨ngest Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Burnaby B.C. Posts: 4,947 Thanks: 11 Thanked 173 Times in 157 Posts Blog Entries: 3 iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	i don't think they make 225/40/17

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CJMR2T Fabricator Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 3,689 Thanks: 3 Thanked 356 Times in 337 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	225/40-17 is kinda a hard tire to find.... It does exist, but is very limited...

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Mr2civic817 Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 189 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	they do make a 225-40-R17 they expensive, and are track slicks LOL I found some 225-45 and 225-35 guess 225-40 not a very popular street tire. 17x8+35 so far is what I'm leaning towards, what tire size do yall recogmend?? I wan a little meat on them, and for harsh road conditions, IE pot wholes, and rough pavement.

11-25-2009, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
RePete No Frills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 254 Times in 244 Posts Blog Entries: 4 iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Then you've got the wrong size wheels unless you want to mount 235/40-17s up front - only a few have done it and it requires exacting offsets & some luck (looks kinda strange afterwards too, IMO). If you want a cushy ride then you'll need to go down to 16s for a nice fat 225/45-16 up front - that's what I have and it's the best compromise for comfort & performance I could find.

11-26-2009, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr2civic817 Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 189 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	LOL thanks this project I'm working on is going with the trendz a little

11-26-2009, 08:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Texas_Ace Cage Fighter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Take a Guess.... Posts: 354 Thanks: 12 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Well you have 2 choices, eiyther get teh 8.5" wheel and match the offset just right and put some 235/40/17 on them for the front or run 215's on 8". The only 225's i know of are NT555's and they are JUNK. You scared of some fender work? If not 235's are not that hard to make work, just need the right offset, do some searching and you can find what it is.

12-05-2009, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
lo2 ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 625 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	im running 17 x 8.5 up front with 31 offset & its got about 5 mm clearance from the stock suspension.

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Texas_Ace Cage Fighter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Take a Guess.... Posts: 354 Thanks: 12 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	What about fenders?