Just wondering if anyone with 18" rims has ever had a problem with rubbing. I often have in excess of 650 lbs in the back seat (Very Large Friends) does anyone know if I would have a problem?

 

i probably wouldnt put anything bigger than 17 on a neon. im pretty sure the diameter of the stock tires is 18.5 inches, so you would have no cushion and problems with potholes wrecking your rims.

 

Thanks for the reply. I just figured out how to use the search option for the forum. I read a lot of older forums on the topic so I think you are right 18's are to big. I will go with 17's. But do you know about the bolt pattern and the offset. Some people say that the neon is a 5x114 others say 5x100. Is it a 38mm, 40mm, or 42mm offset? And what is an offset?

 

My 2004 Neon has a bolt pattern of 5x100...

 

Standard offset seems to be 40mm, but i've seen people go to 42mm...bolt pattern is 5x100 and if your looking for sharp looks but a nice ride for a daily driver go with the 17", otherwise you'll be stuck with 30/35 series tires an you'll feel every pebble you drive over...