ok....i have seen many posts reguarding offset sizes. Many have answered that the S2000 should have as close to 60-65 mm in the rear. I have also seen some posts saying they are running 50, 49, 48, and even 45 mm offsets.

I would like to see some posts on people that have lower offsets, preferably 18x8 and 18x9 in 45 mm offsets, if that even fits.

i would like to know how it affected handling, if it rubs, what kind of suspensions mods were used.

I am trying to make a wheel decision, however the wheels are only available in 18x8 and 18x9 45mm offset. Planning on lowering the vehicle with Tanabe GF-210, about a 1.5 drop on OEM shocks.

Pics would be appreciated.

Thanks in advanced.

 

18 x 9 +45 Wheels with a 1.5 inch drop?

No way. I see much rubbing in your future.

You said it yourself. +65mm offsets in the rear for a 9 inch wheel is probably the minimum. I think +65 is actually perfect for an 8.5 inch rear wheel.

I won't get the rims I really want (Volk GT-C) because the offsets are wrong.

-Pete

 

i hear ya. thank for the response, but i have seen some posts on people using those offsets, and was wondering how they made it fit, if they regret it, etc.

what i meant earlier, ive heard 65+ was optimal, just wondering what has worked for other people.

So for those people, lemme hear what you guys did!!

thanks

 

We sell the SSR Comp in a 18X9 ET55 that fits. Anything less than that offset and you are going to have problems.

Jim

 

Since you haven't received an answer from someone who has used these offsets, yet, I'll tell you what I've found while researching the 17 inch Volk GT-C rims (offsets are +50).

Of all the owners that I've met that have aftermarket rims, more of them are rubbing, than not rubbing. Many have cut out their fender liners, or rolled the fenders.

Some people who are using the lower offset rims are running rear tires like 235 width. I've read many times about 245s rubbing in the rear, but it all comes down to how wide your rims are, how much offset the rims have, how much the car is lowered, and which tires you are using. There are too many variables, that's why it' so hard to get an exact answer.

I hate the idea of reducing the performance of my car, for the sake of vanity, so I am trying hard to figure a way to equal or surpass the OEM setup which uses the SO2s.

The tire equation alone is difficult. I don't know of a better tire than the stock SO2, in terms of grip and longevity. I think most of the R compound tires only come with a little over half the tread of the SO2s! I've found it can be done, but it is very expensive.

-Pete

 

Listen to Pete. He is 100% correct. I wouldn't even run a 9" +55 if I were going to lower the car - at all.

I'm running 17x9 +62 255/40 with a 15mm drop. No rubbing - but anything less than +62 would be inadvisable.

 

okay...how bout this.....

18x8 +50mm, 18x10 +58mm .....
i know the rears would rub, but i dont mind rolling the rears as long as its not known to rub on the shocks. the fronts however, i want them to have a natural fit....keep in mind that i am lowering the vehicle.
im kinda liking those antera 309's =)

thanks again

 

With that wide of a rim in the front, you will have to run 225s (too wide for 215s).
I would think you would be okay in the front without lowering, but I'll bet you will rub over bumps, if you slam. You were talking about a 1.5 inch drop, right?

Keep in mind that Honda uses 17 x 7 +55 rims (Modulo) in the front.



-Pete

 

RevIllusions-

If you don't want rubbing, and you want to go big, you either have to find wide rims with the correct offsets (there are a couple), buy custom rims, or modify your fenders. Just be sure to find out what tires are available for your rims, before you buy.

-Pete

 

Kodokan -

Thanks again for all your replies. You had mentioned that there are a couple of wheels out there that had the correct offsets for 18x8 18x10. Do you know which ones they will be??

Hopefully Infamous S2000 , Eagle1 , or Damian can chime in. I think they have run the 309's on there cars....

Thanks again.

- Jerry