Opinions/Questions about rims

[cmack98]

Hey Guys,

I found some rims that I am really digging...

Hopefully, the pic that I will try to attach will work...If not...Then heres a link...

The question I had is...

1.) Will these look allright on my Yellow P5?

2.) The size rims that I found are 17X7. I am not sure of the offset yet and all that, but I was just curious to know if this size will fit on my car? I hear people talking about rubbing, and suspension mods and all that. Will a set up of this size be a simple bolt them on and go, or will I have to do other mods to get these tires to fit?

I have never ever had a set of aftermarket rims before, so I really have no clue what the deal is. I just found these for relatively inexpensive, and not sure if they would work on my ride. Any help/info/opinions would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks!

 

[cmack98]

If that picture link doesn't work, and you really really wanna see the rims im talking about...

If you go to my Yahoo! Protege5 Photo Album (link in signature)...I have a picture of the rim in the Protege5 section...

Don't know why it wont work (I just tested it out and it said its not available?)

 

[CharlieP5]

Those rims look nice. I don't think you'll have any problem with rubbing if you don't have suspension or coilovers...

just get a thin tire size.
My rims used to rub but I modified the fender well (Rear)and woala! no rubbing.
Mine are 18"x7.5

 

[markmurray77]

It's really gonna depend on the offset of the rim. 45 to 48 is perfect, even if it's lowered. i believe with that offset and a small tire you can go up to 18s

 

[cmack98]

I read elsewhere on this board that an ideal offset would be +48mm for our cars.

I was just curious as to what the offset actually means? I'm thinking that it means how far away hub actually bolts to the center of the wheel...Am I close?

 

[Lui Kang]

It's the distance (in millimetres) that the hub is located from the center of the rim.

Positive offsets means closer to the outside of the rim, and negative offset means it's towards the inner side of the rim.

+48 is a BIG offset... not many rims come in that offset. As a matter of fact, I've NEVER seen a +48 on a 7 inch wide rim.

For a 7 inch wide rim, a +40 would be fine, and for 7.5 inch wide rims, +45 and up should be fine... unless you're doing a big brake kit, offset shouldn't be a concern, just make sure it's at least a +40 and you shouldn't be disappointed.

 

[dennis_protege5]

as long as you get something between 45 - 48 offset and nothing bigger then 8", you shouldnt get any rubbing problems.

I talked to the guys at Tire Rack.com and the ideal offset is 45 they told me. Hoped that helped.

 

[sundevilMP5]

you shouldn't have a problem with rubbing unless you really skunk your car...the stock offset of our wheels is 50mm...so i don't see a problem there...

when you get aftermarket wheels...you are really just changing the rim size not really the tire size...so there is less rubber on the outside and more rim...you'll start to rub if you really lower your car a lot...but...judging from our wheel well...it will be perfect if you get 17s...but definitely check the offset of the aftermarket wheels...

if it's incorrect you'll be rubbing more on one side of the tire and you'll get premature tread loss...so be carefull abou the tire choice and wheel choice...

 

[I_Vtec]

Those rims are in the mail on the way to me. Can't wait to get them. I ordered 17's. The P5 is tire rack's car of the month.

 

[ChopstickHero]

a 17" rim with 205/40/17 tire WILL rub the rear fender wall if there are 2-3 people in the back of a P5.
tested it on sunday with one of our member's P5. she has the motegi MR4's with yokohama 205/40/17. they are a 40 offset, and fit nicely. but when there is added weight to the back of the car, it will definitely rub.
it's recommended that you get at least 45 offset or higher.
i know it's difficult to find rims like that, but machining them will help create a bigger offset and make them fit perfectly.

 

[SilverProtege5]

Could you use a spacer to make up the offset difference?? Or would that be going in the opposite direction?

 

[Lui Kang]

The spacer would make the problem worse.