so i just bought some 17in rims for my 98 eclipse....and it looks like they will rub in the back, theres a bar that goes from the top to the bottom and i think the tire will hit that.....do i need spacers?...tire size im aiming to get for them is 225/40/17

 

Biggest tire you can fit in the back on a 17x7 +40 offset is a 245/40/17 . +38 would be a better choice for a 245. You need to find the actual specs on the wheels first. But I think you will be fine with that tire unless its something stupid like +50 offset. The only thing is you might need to hammer the fender lip flat.

 

Always verify wheel specs and fitment prior to buying. If you are lucky you will not have to try and resell these.

 

offset of the actual rim will need yo be known for anyone to even try to help.

 

thanks for the info fellas, these were given to me so i didn't pay anything for them...ill have to look on the back of the rims for specs...they have been painted black so when i looked earlier i didn't see any but ill look again..i'm going tomorrow to get tires and see if they will fit

 

ok so i looked on the back of the rims and all i could see is where it says 17x7 then in another place it says 220...where would it say the offset?

 

On the back of the wheel or the spokes. Although sometimes its on a sticker. You can always measure it.

 

thanks alot for helping me and not being a jerk like the other guy....i got these for free and they bolt right up, just worried bout them rubbing...thanks again

 

Those guys are not jerks, they just get fed up with people not googling things before they ask them... good luck.