width and offset for dc5

**red_itr** · 21-07-2009 05:39 PM

hey guys been looking at wheels for my dc5 that can clear brembo brakes. Ive been looking into getting some rota wheels but atm they dont have many in 17" 7.5 wide 40 offset. they do however have a fair few in stock of 17 by 8 with an offset of 35. my question is will these weels fit my car properly.

Im not sure if they will sit too far out on my car causing the guards to hit?

if anyone can let me know ill be very greatful cheers

**TYP32** · 21-07-2009 06:30 PM

Take a little time to search ozhonda, these topics have been covered..

this link will help you with offsets:
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=368629

If u are looking at specific brands, do some research, look to see if the brand u are after have a website with the information u need, even call up a distributor of the brand u are after, because the offsets are a minor issue when it comes to clearing brakes such as brembos, it all relies on the actual spoke design.

**mikoZ** · 22-07-2009 01:58 AM

i ran a 17x8 +33 setup on my dc5r before, with 235/45 tires
w/o camber, no problem at front and i did a rear guard rolling

**vippy84** · 22-07-2009 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by red_itr

hey guys been looking at wheels for my dc5 that can clear brembo brakes. Ive been looking into getting some rota wheels but atm they dont have many in 17" 7.5 wide 40 offset. they do however have a fair few in stock of 17 by 8 with an offset of 35. my question is will these weels fit my car properly.

Im not sure if they will sit too far out on my car causing the guards to hit?

if anyone can let me know ill be very greatful cheers

17*8 +35 will clear fine on a dc5r.. front or rear are fine!!
no guard rolling required..

**se7en** · 22-07-2009 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by vippy84

17*8 +35 will clear fine on a dc5r.. front or rear are fine!!
no guard rolling required..

unless ur running fat tyres u roll!!!!!!!! eg 235!!!

**vippy84** · 22-07-2009 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by se7en

unless ur running fat tyres u roll!!!!!!!! eg 235!!!

NO!!
u dont have to!!
I run fat tyres too - i run 255 at the front and 235 at the rear! they clear fine!!!

**se7en** · 22-07-2009 12:19 PM

depends how much camber your RUN!!!

**vippy84** · 22-07-2009 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by se7en

depends how much camber your RUN!!!

my rear doesn't have any camber kit!

the front only run -1.2 camber. i dont think u need to roll the front one if u are just going to use 235 with 0 camber!

**red_itr** · 22-07-2009 12:47 PM

awsome thanks for that info.

now i can order some wheels

**chargeR** · 22-07-2009 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by red_itr

awsome thanks for that info.

now i can order some wheels

Before you oder you mention that you are possibly getting a Brembo brake kit. Are you getting the JDM Brembo conversion complete with knuckles, LCA etc.? Because if that is the case the hub sticks out further on the JDM brakes/suspension so you will need to go for a higher offset.