Will this setup work?

[H3br3w_Ham3r]

Rims: Enkei RPF1's 17x8 with +45 offset or 17x7.5 with +48 offset
Tires: 225/45/17 Hoosier A6's
Suspension: BC coilovers with as little drop as possible

I figure the tire diameter is not a problem because it is close to stock. Also figured that the rims are ok because my Tenzo's are +45 so there is no issue with them but they have the stock 215/45/18's on them. Will this work without rolling the fenders? I've seen some cars lowered on H&R's with 225/40/18's without issue and figure this should be no problem. Any input would be great.

How about a 17x7 with a +42 offset? Will that clear the brakes and avoid rubbing with the tire used above?

 

[SallySpeed3]

I'm no expert but I would think you'd have no problems at all. Going with 17 rims and keeping the sidewall at 45, you're gaining an inch of room or so right there.

 

[H3br3w_Ham3r]

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[CornerCarver]

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Contact Good-Win-Racing.com. I think I saw pics of a Speed 3 (or maybe a regular 3) from there with 17" RPF1's. They'll probably know if there are caliper clearance issues or anything.

Keep us posted... that is a setup that I wouldn't mind trying.

 

[H3br3w_Ham3r]

Contact Good-Win-Racing.com. I think I saw pics of a Speed 3 (or maybe a regular 3) from there with 17" RPF1's. They'll probably know if there are caliper clearance issues or anything.

Keep us posted... that is a setup that I wouldn't mind trying.

There is one running 17x9's!

http://www.good-win-racing.com/mazda-talk/viewtopic.php?t=533

No idea if he rubs or not. I don't think that would work for me since I'm going to be on coilovers.

 

[CnoTataymo]

You'll be fine with 17x8's with 235/45's. Some people run 17x9 +45 with 245/40's and are lowered a lot but rub in the rear. But that's why you roll your rear fenders.