38 offset wheel

[gaab]

First, the wheels are going on a 2003 LX protege with Tein S-Tech spring.
I want to know if 38 offset 16 x 7 inch wheel with 205/45/16 will rub?
Anyone got a similar set-up?
Thanks

 

[gaab]

no one tried a similar setup with success ?

 

[aMaff]

chances are a 7" wheel with a 38 offset is going to rub if lowered at all, probably even if not lowered.

 

[RX729]

It wont rub, Post pics once you get them installed...

 

[magnumP5]

It wont rub, Post pics once you get them installed...

You say this with what experience?

+38 mm offset without any sort of fender rolling will rub absolutely.

 

[GMONEI]

You say this with what experience?

+38 mm offset without any sort of fender rolling will rub absolutely.

I had 16x7 38offset 205 45 16 no rub

 

[RX729]

You say this with what experience?

+38 mm offset without any sort of fender rolling will rub absolutely.

My experience sir, Is with 17x7 offset 40... What's another 2mm...

I don't rub at all and I haven't had to roll my fenders, I'm even running a 215-45 tire in the back...!

 

[magnumP5]

I had 16x7 38offset 205 45 16 no rub

Lowering the car makes a birg difference. The area of issue isn't the front either, it's the rear.

My experience sir, Is with 17x7 offset 40... What's another 2mm...

I don't rub at all and I haven't had to roll my fenders, I'm even running a 215-45 tire in the back...!

Actually, another 2 mm on my wheels and my rears would be rubbing no doubt (17x7 +45 with 215/40 series tires on a Protege5, here). There must be something with the Lynx's then because that definitely wouldn't fly on a Protege. Especially with a drop and 215/45 series tires!

 

[RX729]

Lowering the car makes a birg difference. The area of issue isn't the front either, it's the rear.

Actually, another 2 mm on my wheels and my rears would be rubbing no doubt (17x7 +45 with 215/40 series tires on a Protege5, here). There must be something with the Lynx's then because that definitely wouldn't fly on a Protege. Especially with a drop and 215/45 series tires!

Sir, You Should Know That The Protege and Lynx Are Practically The Same Car In Terms Of Suspension And Drivetrain...

To the thread starter, sorry for the OT...

Back To The Topic Question Gaab, GMONEI Has Been There And Done That With 16x7 38offset 205 45 16 On His Car... Plain And Simple, It Can Be Done Without Rubbing Issues...

 

[StealthWyvern]

Werid I rub with a drop on stock racing hart wheels with 215/45/17 tires.... i have rub marks in my sidewall to prove it to! lol

 

[RX729]

Either your shocks are blown or Maybe you have alot of stuff in the trunk weighing it down...

You can tell in my picture that the rear is a 215-45 and the fronts are 205-40... I dont rub in the inside and I drive the car everyday in Manila where its pot hole heaven...

 

[StealthWyvern]

Either your shocks are blown or Maybe you have alot of stuff in the trunk weighing it down...

You can tell in my picture that the rear is a 215-45 and the fronts are 205-40... I dont rub in the inside and I drive the car everyday in Manila where its pot hole heaven...

Who are you talking to?

 

[magnumP5]

Sir, You Should Know That The Protege and Lynx Are Practically The Same Car In Terms Of Suspension And Drivetrain...

In terms of drivetrain and suspension, yes, but not in body panels. The rear and front quarter panels are completely different and could possibly allow more room for lower offsets. That's all I was getting at...

Werid I rub with a drop on stock racing hart wheels with 215/45/17 tires.... i have rub marks in my sidewall to prove it to! lol

Word, same here on my P5. I actually rubbed on the inner fender liner in the rear though. The offset was actually too high.

 

[StealthWyvern]

In terms of drivetrain and suspension, yes, but not in body panels. The rear and front quarter panels are completely different and could possibly allow more room for lower offsets. That's all I was getting at...

Bingo! That would allow a lower offset wheel beings that the body panels are different.

Word, same here on my P5. I actually rubbed on the inner fender liner in the rear though. The offset was actually too high.

I actually rub on the outside.