I'm havin a problem with my wheels and was wonderin if anyone could help.

CAR- 98 accord, sedan
WHEELS- 18 x 7.5 axis sevens, +42 offset, 225 40 tires

The problem is the front wheels stick out past the fenders, the backs seem to be ok. I have talked to a few people with rims the same size, offset, and with the same size tire that dont have this problem. I just lowered the car and im stuck on steel wheels because of this.

Thanks for any help

 

double check your offset? maybe the guy sold you the wrong ET???? could happen. just look inside the rim for the etched/engraved ET.

 

yeah its weird how a 42 offset make it stuck out.

is it really really sticking out ?

post pic if you can, i'm just curious.

 

Hmmm...weird...I have the same offset and everything and mine looks fine.

How much is it sticking out?

 

I double checked rim and they are +42 for sure, that is a pic before the drop. If you look close you can see the fronts stickin out, but i will have to get a shot from a better angle so you can really tell

 

hmmm...yeah.
looking from your pic, even the rear is gonna rub.

 

I knew about the rear, but the lip could be shaved or rolled in back. Its the front that pisses me off, it actually sticks out from the fender

 

also, you said you lower the car.
how much is your drop ?
that should help put negative camber, which in this case is not.
sorry, no idea on this.

you might try talk to some wheel shop or borrow someone else's wheel with the same size + offset to see whether the fault is the car of the wheel.

 

i had the same problem with my 93. i had 17x8 rims with a +42 off set. i didn't lower the car when i put the wheels on. and the front wheels was sticking out past the fender. i even called the shop and tried to return them. but when i lowered the car 2 inches, the rims tucked because of negative camber. when i had the camber corrected. the wheel fit fine,no rubbing in the front. my rear did rub the fender so i just rolled it. i don't know if it will be the same for a 98. that's just my 2 cents. try giving Axis a call or even Tirerack for proper fitment.

 

so it should be fine after u lowered and corrected it with a camber kit???? because it's the same problem I'm having too.