nmymirr

I have a set of 17x8 +45 offset fronts and 17x9 +38 offset rears. I was doing some reading but still not clear wether or not this set of wheels will fit a S2000? I was reading that the fronts for a 17x8 a +44mm offset is recommended and the rears 17x9 requires a +63 offset, is this true? I know the fronts then will fit how about the rears, do I need like a spacer (12.5mm or even 25mm)? The tires size I plan to use is 225/45/17 fronts and 255/40/17 rears. I would really like to use this set of rims on a S2000 so if I have to change the tires to a smaller staggered size, what is recommened? Bottom line is I want to be able to use this set of rims without any rubbing issues. Any recommendations on the tire and rim size for this set up? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Kel

Whoa, +38 rear is way off on a 9" rear. The front is fine but you will want closer to +65 on the rear. Theres no way that +38 rear will fit. Volk CE28N come in 17x9+63. The wheel will stick out something like 2 inches more then stock, tires 1.2 in farther out with the tires you want.

Jim@tirerack

I don't see the wheel fitting on the rear even with a narrower tire. With the 17X8 front and 45 offset that is going to be tight as well with the 225/45R17.

nmymirr

I think you mean that the rim without the spacers of any kind will too far in, not too far out. Isn't it the smaller the number on the offset the further in it the rim sits and the larger the number the further out the rim sits? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that I am.

nmymirr

[QUOTE=Jim@tirerack,Jun 13 2005, 06:23 AM] I don't see the wheel fitting on the rear even with a narrower tire.

SIIK2NR

I agree that 225's in the front with +45 offsets will rub if your dropped.

215f
245r

With 8" rim front and back will work.

I know with an 8" rim you can go as wide 255 on the rear for a +48 but a +45 its really close, especially if your dropped.

Kel

The smaller the offset, the farther out the rim of the wheel will sit, that is how cars like bmw and supra can mount wheels with such huge lips. Spacers will "lower" your wheel offset. For example, CE28N(+50) require a 15mm spacer for Spoon BBK, but a +40 wheel will clear the BBK without spacers.

nmymirr

Can anyone else confirm wether or not 17x8 +45 offset on fronts and rears will work? The tire size combo will be 215/45/17 fronts and 235/40/17 rears with these rims. More input on this would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Ubetit

Save yourself a big headache and find a wheel that fits. You MIGHT be able to get away with a 205 tire on the front. But even the stock 00-03 with the 205 tire is a +53 or +55. The rears will be worse. If you are dropped forget it.

What wheels are these anyway?