wheel sizes

[Justin86]

How wide of a wheel can we safely go on our 3g's. I have been thinking about trying to get some 7.5" or 8" wide rims. I have seen a Supra run 19"x8" in front and 19"x12.5" in the rear and they look real nice. Also that Supra in pushing 1,200hp! :badass: Right now I have 17"x7" rims and I think that some wider rims would look sweet. So what size rims can I use?

[Jims 86LXI HB]

I wouldn't run anything wider than 7.5" and you cannot run wider than 215mm tread widths anyways. I hear stories about running 19's on a 3rd gen, but no pics and no proof. When looing at 18" rims make sure they have 45mm offset, it's not worth the risk of having to roll the rear fenders (which might not be enough to stop the rubbing).

[86AccordLxi]

Hey Jim, i've got a question: I just purchased a set of TSW rims (look in sig for pic :pimp: ) and the tires are 205/40 16. The tires did rub on the lips with 2 passengers and a trunk load of stuff, so I rolled the rear lips, which fixed that problem. I'm not entirely sure what the offset is on the rims, but I'm almost positive that it's less than 40mm. There is no problem now, but if I switch to the correct size tire (205/45 16), do you think that the rubbing problem will come back?

Alex

[goldyaccord]

Originally posted by 86AccordLxi
Hey Jim, i've got a question: I just purchased a set of TSW rims (look in sig for pic :pimp: ) and the tires are 205/40 16. The tires did rub on the lips with 2 passengers and a trunk load of stuff, so I rolled the rear lips, which fixed that problem. I'm not entirely sure what the offset is on the rims, but I'm almost positive that it's less than 40mm. There is no problem now, but if I switch to the correct size tire (205/45 16), do you think that the rubbing problem will come back?

Alex

You must have gotten 38 or 35 mm offset. What car was it on before?

[86AccordLxi]

A CRX, which should have the correct offset, shouldn't it?

Alex

[Justin86]

I have 17" rims right now and I was told they were 38mm offset, and I have a 2" drop with no problems of rubbing. I have hit some good size bumps and have cranked the steering wheel completely and no rubbing, so go figure.