Offset question.

[Prelewd]

1992 Prelude Si 4WS:

I found some wheels I love. However, they are 38 offset. Preludes are normally 42, if i remember correctly. They rub on my rear fender wells, I know because I test fit them and drove around. I have to fix my rear camber, so I know they will only rub more when I do.

My questions are: how much does it cost to roll your fenders out (the right way)? and will this 4mm difference in offset hurt the longevity of my balljoints and everything under the wheelwells?

[CivicSiRacer]

You'd be better to ask in the Prelude section, since I only know Civic wheel sizes and offsets. Offsets push the wheel either out from the centerline of the car (negative offset) or pull the wheels more under the fenderwells (postitive offset).

[Prelewd]

Originally Posted by CivicSiRacer

You'd be better to ask in the Prelude section, since I only know Civic wheel sizes and offsets. Offsets push the wheel either out from the centerline of the car (negative offset) or pull the wheels more under the fenderwells (postitive offset).

It is a pretty general question though. I'm asking if I will have problems with a set of wheels that are lower than stock offset. Since it deals with wheels/tires/suspension, I thoght I would put it in here.

I'll post it up in the prelude section to, unless a mod wants to just redirect it in both forums.