Rim Clearance Issue

[RHennin]

So I just recently purchased a set of Rota Slipstreams that are 15x7" w/ a +40mm offset. I test fit them on the front and they have enough room. On the rear however there isnt really enough room between the stamped piece of the spindle that contains the joint for the upper control arm. The very inside edge of the rim has only an 1/8th of an inch of room. I talked w/ a very well read car guy (and honda guy) and he suggested that it should be ok even w/ that little room. This makes sense since the actual stamped piece is a part of the spindle assembly that moves w/ the wheel therefore that 1/8th" should be constant (in theory). I am still worried about this though since they are a brand new set and would HATE to ruin two wheels by hitting a large bump etc.. and it hit. Heres a pic of it I made in paint. And yes my paint skills are horride. Your thoughts?

 

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spacer?

 

[99ExDriver]

I had the same problem with my Work emotion CR so I sold it a got some Enkei wheels.

use the stick on wheel weight

 

[RHennin]

Anyone else?

 

[Genuine Rolla]

you could get a spacer. I know kits run those size wheels all the time without much problem...or any problems at all

 

[RHennin]

I could do spacers and honestly I think it would atleast give me more piece of mind. The only thing is that the spacer would slightly change the suspension geometry which I would prefer not to mess w/. Like I said though, my main concern is if the 1/8 of an inch is enough room to where I shouldnt worry about it. My friend thats worked on cars for a long time says it should be ok.

 

[Genuine Rolla]

The spacer would push the wheel farther away from the control arm, meaning that you won't have to worry about it.

 

[that_sick_eg]

y buddy had the same problem on his ef

 

[chunktwo]

any one have thoughts on this?? or ran the same setup..

im currently debating whether to run mine.. they are 15x7 +41 offset..

thoughts please.. thank you

 

[AlexM]

My friend is a nut when it comes to suspension geometry and what should be done to a car and blah blah. He just put wheel spacers in, so if he did it, I'd assume it doesn't hurt the geometry that much if at all.

 

[steve98ex]

put your car on jackstands, take out the shock, raise and lower the suspension with the wheel on and see if it touches. If it doesn't touch then its not going too