I did a search, but everyone seems to be up in the air on this.

Getting Volk Gram Light 17x7.5's with a 205/40/17 tire.
I dont want to rub

What offset should the rims be? I don't know a lot about this. Is +43 good or should I do +45?

Thanks

-Diabolik

 

I think the 17x7.5's only come in a 40 mm offset. With a 2" drop am I in trouble here (rub)?

-Diabolik

 

Yes, you will rub.
You want at least a +43mm for your Integra.

The higher the positive number, the farther IN the wheel is (I.E +45mm is farther IN towards the frame than +40mm)

In any case, I have 17x7.5's and they're +45mm's, I don't rub, but if they were +43mm's it'd be very close and if they were +40's, I'd most definitely rub.

 

I believe I have 43 offset on my 17x7.5 (volks also). No rub, but the rears are very close to the control arms. Lowered 1.75

 

Anyone else?

What about spacers? Where can I get them if I need them? (or should I use them?)

-Diabolik

 

would it be ok to have 17x7's with a 40mm??

 

Read this: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm

If you use a spacer you effectively lower the offset. For example a 5 mm spacer on a +45 wheel gives you an effective +40 offset.

 

What exactly is offset? Would a +40mm wheel make the wheel 40mm closer to the outside of the car, or 40mm close to the inside of the car, or am I completely off?

 

A +40mm would make the center of the rim sit FARTHER out from the center of the car (meaning the wheel would stick out more -- like those mexicans with their 13" daytons and like +20mm offsets) than a +45mm would sit.

 

So, it basically gives you a wider stance or do I have brain problems?