If you are trying to figure out how a set or rims and tires will fit in your wheel wells, here are some simple examples to help you decide which rim width and offset will look best. I've printed this out and hung it by my computer and as I shop for rims on eBay I can quickly see if a set or rims will be too wide for my fender opening.
My calculations are for 18" rims only, because that's what I intend to put on my Tib, but the diameter shouldn't matter so these should be valid for all diameters. I highly recommend the following link found by Solo2Tib BEST RIM SIZE/OFFSET CALCULATOR to also help you decide.
STOCK RIMS: 17" x 7" Offset 46mm
STOCK TIRES: 215/45-17
STOCK DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 1.7"
STOCK DISTANCE FROM THE HUB TO FENDER LIP: 2.7"
The stock rim/tire setup leaves slightly less than a 1" gap between the rim lip and the inside of the fender lip. So, using some basic math, you will figure out that the distance from the hub to the inside of the fender lip (drawing a perfectly vertical line) is about 2.7". Taking into account that the width of the tire wall is about 0.5".
The rims you choose have to have a "DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP" value of 2.2" or less. Anything more and you might get some rubbing during hard cornering (unless you have a widebody kit).
Rolling your fender lips (or cutting them off) will give you an additional 0.5" of clearance, meaning the distance from the hub to inside of the fender lip (drawing a perfectly vertical line) will be 2.7" or less.
18" x 7.5" Offset 45mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 1.95"
18" x 7.5" Offset 42mm (Most common size for Tibs)
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.05"
18" x 7.5" Offset 40mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.15"
18" x 7.5" Offset 30mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.35" Possible Rub
18" x 8" Offset 45mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.2"
18" x 8" Offset 40mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.4" Possible Rub
18" x 8" Offset 35mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.6" Rub, unless rolled fender
18" x 8.5" Offset 35mm
225/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.85" Rub, unless rolled fender
18" x 8.5" Offset 30mm
225/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 3.05" RUB
18" x 9" Offset 35mm
??? (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 3.1" RUB
18" x 9" Offset 30mm
??? (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 3.3" RUB
Hope this helps!
Also see Post #2 for the info created by STAW512
My calculations are for 18" rims only, because that's what I intend to put on my Tib, but the diameter shouldn't matter so these should be valid for all diameters. I highly recommend the following link found by Solo2Tib BEST RIM SIZE/OFFSET CALCULATOR to also help you decide.
STOCK RIMS: 17" x 7" Offset 46mm
STOCK TIRES: 215/45-17
STOCK DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 1.7"
STOCK DISTANCE FROM THE HUB TO FENDER LIP: 2.7"
The stock rim/tire setup leaves slightly less than a 1" gap between the rim lip and the inside of the fender lip. So, using some basic math, you will figure out that the distance from the hub to the inside of the fender lip (drawing a perfectly vertical line) is about 2.7". Taking into account that the width of the tire wall is about 0.5".
The rims you choose have to have a "DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP" value of 2.2" or less. Anything more and you might get some rubbing during hard cornering (unless you have a widebody kit).
Rolling your fender lips (or cutting them off) will give you an additional 0.5" of clearance, meaning the distance from the hub to inside of the fender lip (drawing a perfectly vertical line) will be 2.7" or less.
18" x 7.5" Offset 45mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 1.95"
18" x 7.5" Offset 42mm (Most common size for Tibs)
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.05"
18" x 7.5" Offset 40mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.15"
18" x 7.5" Offset 30mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.35" Possible Rub
18" x 8" Offset 45mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.2"
18" x 8" Offset 40mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.4" Possible Rub
18" x 8" Offset 35mm
215/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.6" Rub, unless rolled fender
18" x 8.5" Offset 35mm
225/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 2.85" Rub, unless rolled fender
18" x 8.5" Offset 30mm
225/40-18 (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 3.05" RUB
18" x 9" Offset 35mm
??? (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 3.1" RUB
18" x 9" Offset 30mm
??? (Suggested Tire size)
DISTANCE FROM HUB TO WHEEL RIM LIP: 3.3" RUB
Hope this helps!
Also see Post #2 for the info created by STAW512