Thread: wheel fitment pictures and specs only CAN WE GET A STICKY

well this is going NOTHING like i wanted to.. wish i could get mod status for this one thread and keep it cleaned up and set to pictures and details only...

its probably the tire

Quote: Originally Posted by Wastegate13 Wheel diameter won't make a difference, that's why there are different aspect ratios. There are a lot more tire options in 17" than 18" though. 255 is doable but it will require some work. You will need all the adjustability that you can afford. PS: Did you come from a DSM? Yeah, there are several reasons for the choice to go to a 17. I'm not worried *as* much about...

Quote: Originally Posted by MSP300 here it is 17x7.5 with 225/50 tire not sure about the offset but i think its +48 or +45. as u can see it rubbed pretty bad with this set up, idk how urs didnt It is rubbing. The only think i can think of id that your offset is lower than +45 and/or since you have 50 series on the 7.5'' wheel, its causing the sidewall to be bulgy vs the sidewall on mine which is stretched a little.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sport6 +48 should be no problem within reason, I have 18x7.5 rims and they fit fine, no rubbing or anything. Stock tires. You answered your own question there. Some fit and some don't. Mostly its the steel wheels that have the problems. I had a set of steel wheels that were 2 piece (hub and then outer wheel) so they had a bead of weld that was actually problem and rubbed a tiny bit on caliper. I bought alloy...

Quote: Originally Posted by mndsm Yeah, I'm already pretty set on wanting 245/40/17 Direzza Star specs.... phenomenal tire the one time I did get a chance to drive it. I'd love to go to a 255, but I fear that it might be too extreme, even on a 17.... but this definitely has me going in the right direction. Thank you gentlemen. Wheel diameter won't make a difference, that's why there are different aspect ratios. There are a...

Nice ride Mr Mazda329. That is the look I am looking for, nearly flush with the fender and meaty but not rubbing! There has to be a balance somewhere. Your pics confirm my love for hyperblack too. Can anyone else confirm rubbing or not with 18x8.5 with 225/40's 48mm offset? I don't track my car or anything, just the occasional WOT on the on ramp or at the lights. Spend most of the time going 28mph in traffic.

no you will not, as long as theyre 18x8 with a +35 offset, like the guy above. you will need to roll your rear fenders though, but you will have enough strut clearance to avoid the need of spacers. the stock wheels are 18x7 +52 offset. use this, it helps me.. http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

Quote: Originally Posted by daonly1around well this is going NOTHING like i wanted to.. wish i could get mod status for this one thread and keep it cleaned up and set to pictures and details only... apologies

FYI- I had to run atleast a 5mm up front to clear the strut so putting a wider tire may require more spacer.