Finally found a reputable source (Discount Tire Direct) for the compatiblity of aftermarket wheels (specifically offset vs width) for the Clarity. TireRack is must still be testing as they don’t offer wheels for this car yet. Anyways here’s a summary of the sizes based on the models they confirm compatible: 18" 18x8 35, 45 offset 18x8.5 35 offset 18x9 38, 40 offset 19" 19x8 40 offset 19x8.5 30, 35, 40, 42, 45 offset 19x9.5 40 offset
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is just the kind of hard to find information on our new model Claritys that I come to this forum for. Now if we could just have a way to make “stickies” for posts like these it would sure make information retrieval easier. Go to the Tacoma forum to see what I mean. It’s such a better format. How about it Domenick, can you make any transformational change to this forum?
The stock wheel have a 50 backspace. so those others would definitely stick out of little further. I'm looking at some with a larger backspace and lengthening the studs if necessary for a 5mm spacer. For aero I'm going with a flatter wheel.
The stock spec is as follows: Tires: Michelin Energy Saver A/S Rim size: 18 x 8J (inset 50) Tire size: 235/45R18 94V Bolt hole PCD: 114.3 x 5 Thread: M12 x 1.5 Centre bore: 64.1mm
If you go to the Discount Tire Direct website and enter the car information, they do list 17" wheel options for the Clarity.
Not that this is a cost effective solution, but Tesla Model 3 wheels and tires perfectly fit the Clarity. The base Model 3 18" wheels are slightly wider than the Clarity 8" wide wheels 18x8.5 with +40 offset. The tires are the exact right size 235/45R18 The 64.1mm center bore is identical to Honda so hubcentric spacer adapters are not required The upgraded 19" wheels will also fit well. 19x8.5 with +40 offset. The tires are the recommended size 235/40R19 The 64.1mm center bore is identical to Honda so hubcentric spacer adapters are not required
So you don't think with a wider wheel and less positive offset that those rears would be into the fender lip?
I’m purely going by the wheel width and offset fitment as measured and sold by Discount Tire Direct. I’m also waiting for TireRack to release their numbers as well since both go through a rigorous process to ensure the is no rubbing or contact with the wheel well, suspension components or brakes under load, full compression and full turns lock to lock.
Any info. about 20"? Any info. on 20"? I like this one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Revolution-Racing-RR11-20x8-5x114-3-5x4-5-40mm-Wheels-Rims-Inch-4/162857405581?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 Thx in advance! Thank you!
According to Discount Tire Direct, 20" wheels will fit in the following sizes: 20 x 8.5 28-45 offset 20 x 9 36-38 offset 20 x 9.5 36-40 offset
Another aftermarket retailer selling Clarity fitments: https://www.canadawheels.ca/2018-honda-clarity-wheels What’s interesting that they are specifying positive offsets between 40mm-55mm. Discount Tire Direct is specifying positive 30mm.
This might be handy, very useful in my VW days: https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator
Thanks Chris, that’s a pretty handy tool to understand offset in isolation. What we need to also account for is the available static and dynamic clearances of the rim and tire combo relative the he fender edge, suspension components (strut, spring, shock, control arms) and brake components. The dynamic clearances are key since suspension compression and/or turns under full lock can lead to interference. This is why physical testing by reputable shops that guarantee figment are a great way to confirm safe compatibility of aftermarket wheel and tire combinations.