Alloys & Offset

[MeatyChi]

Hi everyone,

Its been awhile since I posted but could someone help me with a query?

I am looking at replacing my alloys as they are looking a tad shabby. They are the OEM Pentas which I believe have the following spec:

Tyres 255/45/r17 91W XL

5 x 114.3 PCD
ET 55

If I was to change to an alloy with a 205/40/r17 what would be the minimum ET I could move down to without causing any wheel scrub?

 

[crespo]

I ran et40 on my 18s and had no issues. They were about as close to the arch you could get though without needing any mods

 

[brodziu]

in your choice, ET it's not the issue but the tyre you want to fit 205/40 would look a bit weird also if you'd fit that tyre your speedo won't show you right speed as overall wheel diameter will be smaller, Honda recommends205/55 for 16", 225/45 for 17" or 225/40 for 18", if it comes to offset oem wheels have 55, lower offset means that wheel will stick out from wheel arch, safe range is approx 38-55 without any modifications, I'm on ET38 on my evo wheels ;-)

 

[MeatyChi]

Thanks for the info!