Ideal Offset for 17in wheel

Originally posted by DemonicAccord
mine was only a suggestion. different wheel mfrs measure differently. This phenomenon is no different than UTQG ratings. I also based my rec on 2 friends experience with BBS wheels on their Civics ('95 and a '98). As mentioned above, TSWs, but thats why I disclaimed that my rec rec was "almost regardless of brand"

No they don't. It's nothing like UTQG ratings...it's a standard measurement. What you may be seeing is that different widths require different offsets.

This is where I would link you to the offset article I wrote, but that would link you up to "enemy" sites and we all know we can't have that...

And yes, for a 17x7 on a civic ex you'll want between a +42 and +46. A 35 will rub all the time even if you don't lower, and a 40 will rub if you do and/or if you take hard turns or have a lot of weight in the car. So just try for 42-46.

Hope that helps.