biffo Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) Hi I've just put a set of 17 honda type r wheels on. I've got 215/60/17. Profile The near side rear wheel arch inner catches.front part Question ..what is behind this ? Or I have dropped a clanger by not going 55 profile but the clearance still would be close at 5mm smaller. Ps. I've swapped from 20inch. Alternatively now. I need a set of stock wheels with descent tyres on. Edited December 20, 2023 by biffo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThuMentaliss Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I believe you may have the wheels offset incorrect also 20" wheel might be too close to the rear nearside front edge of the bodywork, (I have same year vehicle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, biffo said: Hi I've just put a set of 17 Honda type R wheels on. I've got 215/60/17. Profile The near side rear wheel arch inner catches. front part Question ..what is behind this ? Or I have dropped a clanger by not going 55 profile but the clearance still would be close at 5mm smaller. Ps. I've swapped from 20inch. Alternatively now. I need a set of stock wheels with descent tyres on. Hello Biffo, Welcome to the Forum. There are many things to consider when changing wheel and tyre sizes. Not least of which is telling your insurance company ! Clearances, as you have found, can be a real (and dangerous) issue. There are websites that will let you 'explore' differing combinations, and the effect they will have on wheel arch clearances. As Larry points out, wheel offset can be critical (and also importantly effects wheel bearing loads). What is the condition of the rear axle bushes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera1 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 What made you think the offset would be the same ? It might be , I do t know , but it’s critical that it is , you just can’t bang on a set of wheels from another manufacturer without knowing the offset . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB57 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 This link will take you to a great website which will tell you all you need to know about wheel & tyre options on any Alphard -: https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/alphard/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, GB57 said: This link will take you to a great website which will tell you all you need to know about wheel & tyre options on any Alphard -: https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/alphard/ Not the one I was thinking of which is generic. Even better though for Alphard owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezufo Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I have 17" x 6.5" with 215/65 tyres and have approx 12mm clearance on the wheel well, sounds like your off set is wrong, you can check clearances , speedo error in the link https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, dezufo said: I have 17" x 6.5" with 215/65 tyres and have approx 12mm clearance on the wheel well, sounds like your off set is wrong, you can check clearances , speedo error in the link https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/ That's the one, and there are a few others too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_boz Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Offset will 100% be incorrect, also I'd suggest the load rating of civic wheels will not be up to the weight of an Alphard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 The new wheel offset should be extremely close to the offset of the old wheel. Not being so is likely to be potentially dangerous, possibly illegal, and a point your insurance company will not be happy about at best ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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