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i just had to get this out there, Rota just came out with slipstreams sized 16x8 +20 offset. for those of you looking to go wide. ofcourse there will be cutting and body work needed to adjust to this extreme offset. At least my next plan is to have custom fender flairs made and run these wheels with a set of Nitto NT01 245/50/16.... cuz i get nitto hookups. with my measurements i believe they will stick out about 3/4 - 1 inch out the stock fenders with tires and that is where the flairs will come in play. anywyas look out cause i've been planning this for a while and it's about time.

 
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Rota actually makes custom sizes for wheels if you can get a groupbuy going

 
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Your wheel bearings will hate you.

 
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well i hate my wheel bearings...

 
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why is that, b/c of all the extra stress that comes from the added grip? or because of the crazy offset

 
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crazy offset makes the scrub radius huge, puts a big moment on the hub... kills the bearings.

 
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haha ^ what he said.... i willing to risk that, or at least try it out to see how long it'll last. the only thing i'm most concerned is when my wheel is turned if it'll rub against the a-arm, spring set or inner lining of the fender. but again still got a bit of measuring to do before anything, then some trail and error . i was thinking about having these as track wheels and a set of work emotion 17X8 +25 for street.

 
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I'd worry about the fender itself.
+38 clears the arms, springs and all that crap. had the fenders rolled in the back to make it clear. Add another 3/4" outwards, I'd worry.

 
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but like i was saying, i plan on getting custom flairs fabricated to accomidate these wide offset wheels... maybe PJ Bonifacio or through body shops that deal with custom work. i'd have my current fenders trimmed off the top and cover the ugliness with those simple flairs. my dilemma is whether i wanna cut the stock fenders at all. it would mean perminant flairs haha. hmmm... but as of now i'm gonna be tracking more often to better learn to drive my car how it is now. then it's either this or a k-swap so i can finally put a better distance between me and those AWD evo/subie ******

 
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i'm getting a set of 16x8's for mt 5 lug, what off set would you suggest, i wanted a wider tire for better traction at the track, and good handling on turns

 
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hmmm.... if your talking about keeping your car stock, meaning your fenders, then i'd get the same setup as Boiler enkei rpf1 16x8 +38 i believe the rear fenders needed to be rolled and camber degree is CRUTIAL. they bairly fit. i'm too sure about the specific so you gotta as him. and also i'm not too sure they carry that size for a 5 lug. the ones he got were special order. volk have the sizes you'll need. but 16's arent that common in 5 lug. if you go 17's they'll be many more

 
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i have a +43 offset and they stick out a little 17x8

 
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what size tires you running?

 
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i don't have rims for my 5-lug swap, but i want 16x8's that fit, wide fender sdon't matter

 
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me?

225/45/17

i want to leave 225/45 in back and run 245s in front

 
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fulltimeride... you'll probably need give or take +38 with rolled fenders. but you must know camber is crutial. esspecially in the front depending on whether you're using camber plates or bolts. Read Boiler's thread


HondaLuver.... damn!.... 245 in the front will be.... big haha. you know if there will be rubbing inside the fenders? a-arm, spring perch? anyways sounds good. how's your frankenstien?

 
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yea i know, but i need it when i get my kit on. im not sure about rubbing. i know im going to get extended lugs in the front and maybe spacers. the block is almost finished, i just need the head and get my tranny together... its just a funds thing now... i think abou 3500 will get the engine back in the car. haha, sounds easy huh