16's on MSP??

[SDMSP]

I'm thinking of purchasing a set of wheels for track use.
I'm thinking 16x7 rims with 45mm offset and 225/50/16 tires. would it fit??

 

[SDMSP]

wow 38 views 0 replies, I guess nobody knows!!!!

 

[mazdadan]

16's will fit. There are plenty of people using Protege 5 and ES rims on their MSP for Winter/Track tires. I'm almost positive that a 15" rim will NOT clear the brake calipers. A 16" will fit fine.

 

[scott42]

http://207.44.244.58/vbb225/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=139
Also, a 15" rim should fit without problem. I've got them on my MP3 for the past few winters and they are fine.

 

[ELEmental59437]

http://207.44.244.58/vbb225/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=139
Also, a 15" rim should fit without problem. I've got them on my MP3 for the past few winters and they are fine.

Dont MSP's have bigger rotors than the MP3? Might want to consider that before people go out and buy 15" rims.

 

[rocketspeed]

There are people here successfully running 15 inch steel wheels with snows. I suppose you could have a clearance issue with certain 15 inch alloys wheels, but probably not.

The 16 inch wheels from the P5 fit. Many folks using them in winter here on their MSP's.

 

[jred321]

i have no problems with my 15's

 

[beavis]

i was pretty sketchy looking into winter tires and rims. but after a few posts i decided to go with the fifteens. they actually fit i was suprised .
no problems so far!!!!
(bow) (wrc)

 

[mazdamp3_18]

i say dont get 16's and get 15's


you will save money on the wheels and the 15's are lighter and 15 inch race tires are a lot cheaper than 16's...


this spring im dowsizing to 15's....

10lb wheels and 205/45/15 azenis sports daily..

and 225-235 / 45 /15 race tires....

 

[prospeed]

15" steel wheels on my msp fit just fine.

 

[scott42]

mp3's and msp's have the same brakes; no difference other than paint on the calipers.