i really dont wanna start this subject again, but i was wondering what the difference is between wheel width and offset? cuz the wheels i want on my 02 accord only come in 40 42 and 48 offset.. and 48 just seems like a bit much.. thanx..

 

For a good explanation of offset, check here:

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

For your wheels you are looking at, what is the diameter and width?

What is your suspension setup?

Depends on those questions...but I think you'll want to go with 48.

 

hmm.. is it just me or is it really hard to find 18x7.5 wheels with 45 and up offsets... it seems like every wheel i want has a 42 offset..

 

I guess +48 would be cool to have if you are dropped low with rear camber correction :thumbup:

 

If you can get the 48, get it, that'd be great.

If not, try for a 45. But yes, I know it sucks trying to find anything higher than 42. I just replaced my 18's recently and that was my main criteria, to retain the 18x7.5 45 offset, and I found that just like searching for my original wheels 2.5 years ago, there were still limited selection that were 45 or higher and still fit my bolt pattern. I know it can be frustrating.

What is your suspension setup?

I have a couple friends with pretty much the same suspension as me, with some uncorrected neg camber like me, with 42 offset, and they all rub slightly. I've never rubbed with my 45 offset wheels, but probably would if I corrected the camber back to spec. It's not seriously bad, so I leave it, rotate regularly, and survive.

 

well rite now everything is bone stock... but i finally have enough saved to do my suspension and get wheels.. im most likely doing the h&r/koni yellow combo like urs.. but now i just dont know anymore... is there no way to have lowered 18s that wont rub... and have no camber problems at all? i really wanna do it right the 1st time and i dont wanna deal with premature tire wear... seems like you HAVE TO give a lil to get a lil... but thanx

 

If you can get those 48 offset wheels and get a camber kit for at least the rear, you should be fine, you'll get plenty of wear out of your tires.

What wheels are you looking at that came in 48 offset? I'm just curious.

 

I also want the same suspension set up

Right now, my 18x7.5" +43mm wheels with 225/40-18 tires in stock height rub when I have 2+ passengers and me in the car, only when I go over big dips. I talked with 99AznAccord here:

http://www.honduh.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1867

Apparently he has the same wheel+tire setup as mine, and his rubbing was reduced after he got H&R Sports, AND rear camber correction. IMO, the rubbing right now isn't even that bad, and I have to hit a dip pretty damn hard to get it to rub when I'm by myself. If the rubbing is a problem after lowering, I'll get part of the bumper lip shaved, and maybe the fender lip rolled by this good local performance shop. Me lowering the car isn't going to happen for a long time, so I'll jsut have to sit tight for now...

 

hmm.. they were adr visions in black.. i was wrong, the 48 offsets are for 5 lugs.. gaynes!!! there must be a total of 4 wheels out there with 18x7.5 43 and up offset!

 

how much u looking to pay per rim?