[CU] Accord Euro Wheel Offset & P.C.D.

[g00gz]

Hey guys, I have a 06/2008 Euro, is the offset the same as the CL's? i.e. +45?

I have done a search but found nothing specific to the CU's.

And obviously the p.c.d. is still 114.3 x 5?


I'm looking at upgrading the stock 17's to 19's, i wont be lowering it, so from my limited knowledge and related searches (on here), a 19x8 rim with a 225/35 tyre would be about perfect right? I dont want any chance of tyre rubbing, etc etc.

p.s. real noob question here: the 2 after CU2 as i've seen several people note, just relates to it being a series 2? i.e. after May 2008? Is this correct or am I way off? :o

[euromandeluxe]

nah, the '2' is just part of the general chassis code. look at the code in your engine bay or wherever its located, it'll have "blablablaCU2blablablabala" in it.

[denot]

be careful of the legal Load Rate... its 98... so there's not many 19" tyres with that load rate... thats why I stick with 18

[arthhtra]

CU2 standard is +55 offset pcd 114.3 With 225/50/17
LUX is +55 114.3 235/45/18
LOAD rating is 98
You will need offset +45 minimum
and theres only one tyre size for that 245/40/19 or maybe some super tyres that cost 1/4 of the car

[moo moo nel]

tested fit a set of rims 19x8.5 +38 yesterday

looked perfect

[g00gz]

Thanks for all he input guys. :thumbsup:

Has anyone put 20's on? Will they fit / Do they rub?

[Sludge]

tested fit a set of rims 19x8.5 +38 yesterday

looked perfect

And that would increase the track by 34mm and be illegal. As Arthhra said the max offset is +45 (Unless you can find a +43, maximum allowable track increase is 25mm or 12.5 per wheel). I have 18's in +45 offset on mine and the fronts just stay within the guard.

When I was in the market I had some +35's fitted and they looked fine hanging with no rubber on them, but I think you might find a different story once they are rubbered up and the car is dropped off the lift.

[Youngster]

And that would increase the track by 34mm and be illegal. As Arthhra said the max offset is +45 (Unless you can find a +43, maximum allowable track increase is 25mm or 12.5 per wheel). I have 18's in +45 offset on mine and the fronts just stay within the guard.
When I was in the market I had some +35's fitted and they looked fine hanging with no rubber on them, but I think you might find a different story once they are rubbered up and the car is dropped off the lift.

Any pics?

[Sludge]

Any pics?

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss265/sludge1957/Picture006.jpg http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss265/sludge1957/Euro6.jpg

[tony1234]

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss265/sludge1957/Picture006.jpg http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss265/sludge1957/Euro6.jpg
Nice.Needs to be lowered a bit then:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Youngster]

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss265/sludge1957/Picture006.jpg http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss265/sludge1957/Euro6.jpg

Looks good...I'm in the market for some new rims and with this pic, i can see what offset i need to get.
Thanks mate.

[moo moo nel]

so this is a 18 x 8 +45?

or 18 x 8.5?

[denot]

so this is a 18 x 8 +45?

or 18 x 8.5?

Its 18x8

[moo moo nel]

and you using stock tyres?

[Sludge]

and you using stock tyres?

Yes I still have the factory supplied 235/45 x 18's. Its a Lux model and came with 18x8 standard so all I have changed is the offset from +55 to +45.

[taccord12]

hi guys, im not that good with offset but, would 20 x 8.5 45 offset fit? should right?

[Sludge]

hi guys, im not that good with offset but, would 20 x 8.5 45 offset fit? should right?

Yes in theory, you will need to go to a 35 profile tyre though to stay close to the correct rolling diameter. Also you need to find a wheel with the right xfactor (dish shape) to clear the front brake calipers.

[taccord12]

thx sludge, is there any mathematics as to how i can find out? or i'll just have to fit them on trial and error ?

[aaronng]

thx sludge, is there any mathematics as to how i can find out? or i'll just have to fit them on trial and error ?

http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg2.html

Search for "A tyre size calculator"

[Sludge]

thx sludge, is there any mathematics as to how i can find out? or i'll just have to fit them on trial and error ?

This will help you out with the sizes, offset etc.

http://wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

But when it comes to the xfactor you just have to get a wheel fitted to see how it goes, as a general rule forget deep dish type styles, they foul on the front brakes.

[taccord12]

thanks for the calculator aarong! its a really comprehensive one :D good find :)

sorry that i confused you guy though, i was referring to the xfactor thing sludge mentioned in terms of brake caliper clearance, the style i'm looking at does have a dish, when i went to a wheel shop the other day they didn't have that style on display and they could only recommend me a 20x7.5 inch that has a dish lol they didn't even fit it on though but yeah, i remember the wheel guy saying i would only really need something like a 2mm clearance and it'd b fine (for the front brakes) or something, unless i heard wrong lol.

So technically speaking, as long as the the wheel is 45 offset, with a decent outward curvature (like as in the centre spokes bend outwards enough, it probably should clear the brakes hey?, technically :P i know i will never know until i try it on lol, but it's not easy when they can't get the wheel in just for me to have a try on lol. i'll have to call a few places to make sure it clears i guess before i purchase

[g00gz]

I managed to pick up some cheap 19's on eBay. They are a +38 offset so i knew they would stick out a little but I thought I'd give them a crack. The tyres are 235/35.

So yes as expected they do stick out, however you really have to be standing dead above the guard looking down, or squatting at the front of the car and looking down the side to even pick it up. If your even 5mm to one angle you wont pick it up. The back sit inside fine, its only the fronts that are an issue.

I only fitted them to one side and have included photos looking side on and down the guard from both sides for everyone's reference.

On a side note, I'm glad I fitted them because it made me realise how damn high the thing sits. If I do go down the path with 19's in the future - as I don't want to be lowering, I will upgrade (or downgrade - whichever you want to call it!) to a 45 series tyre or, more likely, just go for a 20 inch instead.

Photos can be found here: http://picasaweb.google.com/auswidespares/AccordEuro#5547720871087341650