im about to buy a set of rims off the internet i was just woundering if they will fit befor i make the purchase they are 17x7 with a +40mm offset should i have a problem with rubbing or anything car is not lowered at the moment waiting for rims to see how low i can go without rubbing if you guys could help me out would very much appriciate it thanks in advance

 

40mm should fit fine

 

thanks also what size tire you think i should run an how much room do i have to lower it ive herd the neons have a problem with rubbing on the upper part of the strut or something like that if you could help with that or anyone else that may know thanks

 

for 17's u can use 205/40 or 215/45. im running 215/40 but switching to 215/45

 

what about if im running 18x7.5's cause the guy contacted me today said he only has 18's in the rims i want should i have a problem with 18's fitting or should i be good???

 

also it bumps the offset to 42mm

 

17's are pretty much the max for a Neon with stock suspension...
18's are gonna be problems...and especialy with the 42 off-set...yer goin the wrong way, that's gonna bring the wheels in closer to al the suspension components...
any 18's usually means customizing suspension parts, or adding spacers, and other problematic things

 

what if i got a 2mm spacer would that work bringing the offset back to 40??

 

Just got the rims i need to know what tires will fit i test fitted the rims today an they clear everything but i need to know whats the best size to go with so i dont rub i have like 4 inches between top of the rim an the strut an about half of an inch between the top of the rim an the side of the strut please help asap they are 18x7.5 42mm offset

 

Overall, what is the best rim size to have for handling and accelerating? 16"s, 17"s, or stock 15"s? The SRT-4 comes stock with 17"s so it seems right that they would have the pest performance. Then again, car companies just like to show off sometimes.

I want something lightweight so it actually has a purpose and spins quicker, but would 17"s throw off handling or slow down acceleration?