New Accord Wheel Offset Question

[aDe]

Hi Guys, I need help for a wheel offset question, what is the best offset for aftermarket wheels size 19/20 inch 8,5 x 9,5 combination? is 38mm offset ok or not?
Or if anyone could tell me the best offset for the accord?

Thank you

[aaronng]

Just to confirm, is your "New Accord" the Euro?

If it is, then do a search for "offset" in the Accord forum.

[aDe]

New Accord not Euro, but aren't they take same offset?

[aaronng]

New Accord not Euro, but aren't they take same offset?
I haven't looked into the Accord's offset before. But the Euro's offset is +55 for the 17" rims (I think 7" wide). So you can use those offset calculators to calculate the proper offset for 19 and 20x8.5 or 9 rims.

[yfin]

New Accord not Euro, but aren't they take same offset?
Look at the spare in the boot. It will say on the inside the offset eg ET+55.
Report back here with what you see and what model you have. There are a lot of accords now so which one do you have and what year?

[aDe]

Hi ya all, the stock wheels are 16x 6,5 ET 55mm. I have used the offset calculator before but i don't understand it.

The car is 2005 New Accord 2.4 i-vtec.

[yfin]

Hi ya all, the stock wheels are 16x 6,5 ET 55mm. I have used the offset calculator before but i don't understand it.

The car is 2005 New Accord 2.4 i-vtec.

ok so it is the same as the Euro. Personally I wouldn't go wider than 7.5 or 8 inch wide and lower than +42 offset. Look at the Euro threads on offsets - you will see why most people do not go with 8.5 inch or 9.5 inch rims on this car. If you are building a show car it is possible but otherwise go with something that fits nicely. If in doubt - consult a good tyre shop. I found Tyre Factory to be quite good for advice on sizes when I was shopping 2 years ago.