The CRV looks nice with the Accura rims. Good choice.
I'm currently looking at essentially the same situation. Just ordered some Accord rims for my 2014 ex-l V. Like you, the offset is what concerns me (I'm pretty sure the rim will fit clearance etc).
I know you said you just went with the new rims and didn't do the offset ring? Have you noticed any problems? Steering or handling? I too would be going up by 5mm, unless I used the rings which are arriving today
Maybe you were told the rings wouldn't be usable without new studs etc? Would luv to hear as will be going through the same experience in a few days.
Does 5mm make a difference? Wow, let me tell ya. I've spent so much time reading what is said in that regard. Or on the phone with tirerack, goodyear, disc tire, etc.
It' seems pretty much all I've talked to indicate, "it's not a problem". But there are some places you read and they indicate the potential for additional wear and tear on wheel bearings, ball joints, etc... even due to a diff of 5mm in offset.
The explanations are basically mechanical engineering specific (which my software engineering background doesn't qualify me for) and contact patch / scrub radius, bearing pressure points (uneven pressure due to the change in offset), King pin Axis and the affect on ball joints, etc etc.
Here's my current thinking; if, when I ask someone telling me that the 5mm will make no difference, and I request that guarantee in writing, and they refuse... then I want to use the 5mm spacer.
What do you think? other than, wow what a time consuming pain in the arse this all is
