a friend of mine has a set of work meisters that are 18x9 and 18x10 and the front have an offset of 41. will the front wheels fit? if not, why? because of inner clearance or outer clearance?
It's not a wheel clearance issue; it's a tire clearance issue.
215/35-18 is about as big a tire as you can put on the front of the NSX and be pretty sure it won't rub. Any bigger size tire has a good chance of rubbing.
The problem is, 215/35-18 tires are usually only approved for mounting on wheels that are 7.0-8.5 inches wide. So 18x9 is too wide for a 215/35-18 tire.
It's not a wheel clearance issue; it's a tire clearance issue.
215/35-18 is about as big a tire as you can put on the front of the NSX and be pretty sure it won't rub. Any bigger size tire has a good chance of rubbing.
The problem is, 215/35-18 tires are usually only approved for mounting on wheels that are 7.0-8.5 inches wide. So 18x9 is too wide for a 215/35-18 tire.
I think that size should be okay. I have 18x8 with offset +47 and it is almost flush to the fender. Go for the spec given 18x7.5 +45. The tire would be wide enough to cover the lip from curb.
Many people have experienced rubbing with that size. Some don't. While not a certainty, it's a significant risk. 225/35-18 is also more likely to cause problems with the TCS, primarily on '91-93 cars.
Many people have experienced rubbing with that size. Some don't. While not a certainty, it's a significant risk. 225/35-18 is also more likely to cause problems with the TCS, primarily on '91-93 cars.
I think that size should be okay. I have 18x8 with offset +47 and it is almost flush to the fender. Go for the spec given 18x7.5 +45. The tire would be wide enough to cover the lip from curb.
The picture below is an 18x7.5 +30 offset (front). If you want a 18x7.5 +45, imagine this picture with the wheel retracted into the body by ~15 mm.
For the 18x8 +47, you would retract into the body from this picture ~11 mm.
The best tire size for a 18x7.5" wheel is on the NSX is 215/35/18 and it's pretty well squared off as you can see in the picture above. On an 8" wheel the tire is stretched, but it still is the best size diameter wise for the NSX.
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