Originally posted by LX4CYL
quite honestly, on a 6th gen (98-02), getting 19s is pushing the envelope, but on a 5th gen (94-97), the tire size would be even thinner.
Anyways, for a 7.5" wide rim, the ideal offset is +45mm
For a 8" wide rim, the ideal offset is +47mm (I think)
If you look at this thread, one guy says he has 19x8" rims on +45mm offset, and he says he doesn't rub 
http://www.honduh.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1867
a 45 offset is good for a 19x8. i have 19x8 with 45 offset on my 6th gen, and i don't rub at all. i even had a full car with the rear wheels tucked into the wheel wells and still didn't rub, but that depends on how stiff your suspension is. anyway, for a 5th gen, you might want to look at 19x7 or 7.5. you might also want to go with a 215/35 tire to be on the safe side. i have 225/35's.
as far as 19's pushing it on a 6th gen, they still look small on my car to me. probably should have looked for 20's. my .02