New 17x7 rims for 03' Civic. Will they fit?

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

My buddy has a set of Buddy Club P1 17x7 wheels for $500. They are in the original boxes, and have never been used. Wondering how these will fit on my 03' Civic EX sedan. The rims look a little wide, and I was wondering if I will experience any rubbing/turning problems with these against the fender wells. I believe the stock wheels are 15x6. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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[96civ 10+ year member]

As long as the bolt pattern is 4 x 100mm you should be fine.

 

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

These may actually be 17x8's. Waiting to hear back from my buddy for the exact specs..

 

[96civ 10+ year member]

If it does happen to be 17 x 8 then you might have to change the length of your lugs. The rims should be 17 x 7 in order to ensure a perfect fit.

 

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

Found a set of 15x6.5's in black that may go with the car better. This way, I could save $ on tires, and not have to worry about any issues with fit. What do you guys think?

http://sportcompactonly.com/cart.aspx?pg=2&pl=4769&p=90286&pr=7

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

If it does happen to be 17 x 8 then you might have to change the length of your lugs. The rims should be 17 x 7 in order to ensure a perfect fit.

how is that going to change the length of the bolts? its the barrel of the wheel thats that is just an inch wider.

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

and you need to know the offset (et) of the wheel to make shure it will really fit also..

 

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

and you need to know the offset of the wheel to make shure it will really fit also..

would 4x100 be the offset? What do you think of the smaller black 15x6.5's above?

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

no 4X100 is the bolt pattern.

and thoes 15"s would look really bad on your car. being that small.

 

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

what exactly does the offset mean? Black or gunmetal? Thanks!

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel.

 

[bibby 5,000+ posts]

17" or 18"s fit honda's perfect bro. Don't go any less.

 

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

well in that case, I might as well go with the gunmetal 17's. I need to know how to find the offset for the stock 15x6 wheels. I believe the 17's offset is 42mm. I should be able to get a decent set of all season tires for about $350.

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

http://www.tirerack.com

everything you need to know. and see hows wheels look on your car.

 

[PollyCranopolis 10+ year member]

Cool. Couldnt find the exact model of wheel, but I'm assuming that if the site states a similar model of wheel, 17x7 with a 42mm offset will fit, then I can assume the ones I'm thinking of buying should work?