Thought everyone would like a “What works with the 4th gen” sticky
Tire Sizes
15” Rims
205/55 – OEM and recommended 15” size
205/50 - larger contact patch, slightly smaller diameter
215/50 - larger contact patch, diameter is slightly smaller
225/45 – 20mm larger contact patch, smaller diameter (some tire brands are slightly larger than 225. these may require 7” rims)
225/50 - 20mm larger contact patch, larger diameter (some tire brands are slightly larger than 225. these may require 7” rims)
16” Rims
205/50 – 5th Gen OEM and recommended 16” size
215/45 - larger contact patch
215/50 - larger contact patch, diameter is slightly larger
225/45 – 20mm larger contact patch, smaller diameter (some tire brands are slightly larger than 225. these may require 7” rims)
17” Rims
205/40 - 205 size is not recommended for tires over 7"
215/40 - larger contact patch, recommended tire size
215/45 - larger contact patch, diameter is slightly larger
225/40 – 20mm larger contact patch
18” Rims
215/35 - larger contact patch, consider for show use only (very little protection for your rims)
215/40 - larger contact patch, diameter is slightly larger
225/35 – 20mm larger contact patch, recommended tire size
Stockies
4th Gen = 6.5" wide rim 55mm
The 4th Gen comes stock w/ 205/55/15 tires
Offset
6.5" wide rims
Less than +38mm - Chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well with this offset.
+38mm to +55mm - Recommended offset for 6.5" rims.
Larger than +55mm - Chance of rubbing the inside lining of the wheel well with this offset.
7" wide rims
Less than +38mm - Not suggested
+38mm to +41mm – Not suggested if you plan on lowering. Chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well with this offset.
+42mm to +44mm – This may or may not work, depends on if you are lowered. Chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well with this offset.
+45mm to +50mm - Recommended offset for 7" rims.
Larger than +51mm - Not suggested. Chance of rubbing the inside lining of the wheel well with this offset.
7.5" wide rims
Less than +40mm - Not suggested
+40mm to +43mm - This may or may not work, depends on if you are lowered. Chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well with this offset.
+44mm to +47mm - This may or may not work, depends on if you are lowered. Chance of rubbing the outside lip of the wheel well with this offset.
+48mm to +52mm - Recommended Offsets for 7.5" rims.
Larger than +53mm - Not suggested. Chance of rubbing the inside lining of the wheel well with this offset.
Stock Lug Pattern
4th Generation - 4x114.3
sources: prelude.vtec.net, tire rack, Car & Driver, Tire Calculator.
