Thread: Tire fitment question

Got a '91 se-r, I was wondering if I could use 15x7.5 +42 offset wheels on a 195/50/15 tire and have to worry about tire or inner side of rim rubbing on fenders or stock strut sleeves.... any help is appreciated thanks

willtheyfit.com

this should help.

stratton.

Pretty cool tool thank you STRATTON.. Do have a question on it though.. Is it me or it doesnt really specify if its positive or negative offset, and also it refers to stock struts I assume, I'm almost sure that if I throw in coilovers rubbing shouldnt be an issue right? I ask because I tried doing some research but really couldnt locate anything on +42 offset...

yeah 42 is a high + off set. im gonna say it will rub.

stratton.

Oh ok got it... I guess fronts would be ok and some 5mm spacers will do the trick on the back?

That sounds safer, yes.

yes more likely not to rub.

stratton.

Thank you guys, very helpful...

Unless you have a fender roller don't do it.

It's the inside strut clearance in the rear that is the problem with that offset, not the fender clearance.