Ok guys, heres my problem, I need new rims and tires (got bad tread wear due to bent rims and such), want something stockish so I researched, found a set of rims off a JDM Teg wheels with the size of 4x6jj (or 4x114.3) I need to know if these will fit my 92 si. The tires, deal and rims I like alot, but I'm not sure of fitment issues, I ordered a brake kit (oem replacement) so I can't afford to go 5 lug now. Will these rims bolt up to my hubs? I need to know not to mention, does a lude look bad with 15" rims, I have 17's now and I think they look just fine, so i can't imagine 15's looking too good, the tires are 205/45/15.

So my questions are:
1. Will these wheels fit (they are claimed to be 4x114.3)
2. Does a 4g lude look dumb with rims that small and tires like that
3. I plan to drop with Eibach Pro-kit and kyb agx's for a 1" drop.


So opinions please

 

My car looks fine with stock 15's on it

 

im sure itll look ok, probably just take you time to get use to. maybe get some 55 series tires tho. and paint the wheels black lol. im all about black, bronze wheels

 

Yeah I was worried they'd look kinda goofy that small, the only reason im getting them (considering) is because brand new tires and pristine rims for a perfect price. I need new rims/tires bad and I wanna go jdm style. I might do black no bronze though, the back would look mad tight with my cf trunk and hood, that I am getting, Got a good deal on the trunk, and ok deal on the hood, but ill be painting the sides of the cowl frost white and leaving the cowl cf. so black might look nice with all the cf, but so would white


So you think they'll fit and they'll look ok, i know the tires are small, but I hope it will look ok.

 

What color is your car? They will fit and I think with the right color they will look really good.

Also, slam the Prelude

 

You already made sure the lug spacing is correct, but another important number to find out is the wheels' offset, since it's really important to make sure it won't rub on the inside or outside, or put too much stress on the suspension, hub, etc.

The offset is the measurement of the flat surface on the rear of the center hub of the wheel in relation to the centerline of the rim. Positive offset is when the rear of the center hub is closer to the outside edge of the wheel, and negative offset is when the rear of the wheel hub is closer to the inside edge of the wheel's rim. The offset is usually given with a + or - sign (ex: +38), and is measured in millimeters. Wheels with the face closer to the outside edge of the rim (thinner or no lip on the rim) are positive offset, deep lipped wheels have a much lower positive number, or possibly even a negative number depending on what type of car you're dealing with (no Hondas in that range!).

An easy way to measure offset is to measure across the rim's width, and then take a straight edge and put it even with the flat rear surface of the wheel's hub area then make a mark where the edge meets the middle of the rim. That distance, in millimeters, is the offset. Positive to the outside, negative to the inside of the line.

Another member may know exactly, but my 4th gen Prelude (92 Si) has an offset range in the ballpark of +36 through +42. (Not exact numbers, but you see how they are shown when you see wheel measurements). If you want more of a lip on your wheels you would get something closer to the lower number, and a flatter faced wheel would be closer to the higher number. It sucks, but you can't fit those super deep-dished rims on our 'Ludes. ***Again- the #'s above are not accurate***

The offset doesn't need to change (unless you want it to within the listed range) when going to a larger diameter wheel. As long as the offset is in the proper range you won't get any rubbing of the tires on the inside from suspension parts/inner wheel well or outside by the fender lip. The wheels should have a full turning range without rubbing, and allow for weight shift/suspension compression.

A good site to check wheel/tire fitments is the Tire Rack site (www.tirerack.com). You can enter your car's brand, year and model and it will tell you the size ranges for your vehicle, and you might be able to even see a simulated pic of how a set of wheels will look on your car, even with stock sizes or +1, +2, or +3 upgrades.

h: Sorry the post is so long, but I know a lot of people who want to buy wheels for their rides and only take into consideration the wheel diameter, tire size and lug spacing but don't know or think about proper offset, especially when buying wheels off friends, ebay or want ads. I thought it was a good idea to just explain the whole thing because it might save someone a lot of money and headaches. If you've read this far, thanks for hangin' in there!

 

what kinda cf hood do you have that your painting? sounds like your doing what i did, but not sure...

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ider114/p3.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ider114/p2.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...der114/p17.jpg

 

I believe it is +38mm, i am not 100% sure, but i think thats what he said.

My car is frost white, fresh paint also. I know the rims will look good like that, but will it look good with such small rims and tires, the problem is there is no mixing and matching of rims/tires, its either this or nothing.

the 45's seem awfully small and I think it would look awkward on a car as large as the lude, whereas on a teg they would feel right at home.

I don't think I can slam my car either lol, My driveway is a 45 degree incline all gravel with roots sticking up about 3 inches..... screaming to kill my suspension and front bumper. and jersey roads suck ass too....

edit: Im getting an oem hood and painting the sides, like the oem look simple, clean and effective :P

 

The white on white will look awesome I think with the right drop.

 

what kinda drop do you recommend, I'm worried about filling the wheel wells, as well as looking clean, not all wierd ya know. big car small wheels? wtf? haha

I can't be too low, i have bad roads in town and a insanely difficult driveway to get up.