17'z or 18'z?

[Domane007]

Is there a major difference in how 18's feel compared to 17's cuz i wanna buy some rims but want to keep a good ride(feel). Anyway should i also take into consideration that i'm gonna drop it too.Let me know what ya' think. Thanx.

 

[wipedawg]

i just got rid of my 18's and went to 16's. The ride is pretty harsh with a 35 series tire... performance was great, but i just didn't think it was worth the harshness.

 

[MP3Architect]

yeah im on 18's and if you get 18's and lowered your pretty much gonna have to be on 35 tires. and thats VERY ruff. but...............they look so sexy!

 

[wipedawg]

i agree it does look sweet.. but i have to commute everyday.. and i just got tired of it.. and my girlfriend was as well.

this was the day i bought it...

 

[nate0123]

what's a 17z?

the ride is very good with my 17s with 215/45-17 tires - your speedo will be slightly off though (gotta be careful because if it says 79 it's really 82-83) but your odometer will also be slightly lower over time

also make sure you get the right offset (in 17x7, look in the range of +45mm to +48mm)

 

[-pixy-]

17's look good, 18's are overkill

 

[nate0123]

(mswerd)

at least on a protege

any size that requires a 35 series tire is impractical IMO

 

[Jeph]

I am on my 16 winter rims, and i like the ride quality of my 16s better then the 17s with a 40 series tire. No way should you get 18s if you want to keep a nice ride quality

 

[nate0123]

I am on my 16 winter rims, and i like the ride quality of my 16s better then the 17s with a 40 series tire. No way should you get 18s if you want to keep a nice ride quality

when I switched from 17s with 40 series tires to 17s with 45 series tires, it made a big difference... ride is very good now

 

[Jeph]

I think i need a rim with the correct offset, then i could get a 45 series tire, cause right now my 40 series rubs in the rear...

 

[Mr_Hann]

(mswerd)

at least on a protege

any size that requires a 35 series tire is impractical IMO

Unless, of course, the tires are 285-335/35 (thumb)

 

[Jeph]

i want to see you fit a 285/35 on a protege...
So yes it is still impractical

 

[PhiTauKid]

MP5 16X6 or 17X8 Mazda 3Rims

What Can I do I have a 2002 protege 5 with the 16X6 that take 195/50/16 the problem is no one in cinncinati Has any, I can get Kumho's but the snow is coming and the directional pattern failed the snow test last year, so I'm trying to find Mazda 3 rims, or 6 rims I think they are 17X8 What other Mazda rims can I buy?????


pktjed@yahoo.com

 

[nate0123]

mazda3 rims are 17 x 6.5 I believe

 

[wicked]

us MSP guys have 17's,and right is great.

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

I have 17x7s with 205/40s. Car is lowered 1.3. Ride is not crazy rough but noticeably different than when the 215/45s were on it & not lowered. 205/40s make speedo say 60 but really doing 59.4. 215/40s will make it say 60 but really 60.2. Want to go to 215/40s but not sure if it will rub when car is loaded. Right now 3 bikes, 3 adults & gear don't make it rub or bottom out badly at all. Afraid 215/40s will have issues. Anybody with 215/40s & lowered 1.5 all around? Any issues? Can't speak to factory sizes, car had 17s already on it brand new from dealer with 56 miles on odometer. I don't even have the 16s...............

 

[nate0123]

I have 17x7s with 205/40s. Car is lowered 1.3. Ride is not crazy rough but noticeably different than when the 215/45s were on it & not lowered. 205/40s make speedo say 60 but really doing 59.4. 215/40s will make it say 60 but really 60.2. Want to go to 215/40s but not sure if it will rub when car is loaded. Right now 3 bikes, 3 adults & gear don't make it rub or bottom out badly at all. Afraid 215/40s will have issues. Anybody with 215/40s & lowered 1.5 all around? Any issues? Can't speak to factory sizes, car had 17s already on it brand new from dealer with 56 miles on odometer. I don't even have the 16s...............

it all depends on the offset

215 width will fit just fine if the wheel is the right offset

 

[tunersteve]

What Can I do I have a 2002 protege 5 with the 16X6 that take 195/50/16 the problem is no one in cinncinati Has any, I can get Kumho's but the snow is coming and the directional pattern failed the snow test last year, so I'm trying to find Mazda 3 rims, or 6 rims I think they are 17X8 What other Mazda rims can I buy?????


pktjed@yahoo.com

205/50/16 is a much more common size, and will fit just fine on your stock wheels. Ask for those next time and you should find a variety of sets. When my Dunlops wore out, I ended up with a set of Toyos in that size.

 

[nate0123]

205/50/16 is a much more common size, and will fit just fine on your stock wheels. Ask for those next time and you should find a variety of sets. When my Dunlops wore out, I ended up with a set of Toyos in that size.

good point, yea... just get some toyo proxes4 in 205/50-16

 

[ronin12]

it all depends on the offset

215 width will fit just fine if the wheel is the right offset

a quick question for ya, I just put new shoes on my car(2002 Pro5) I ordered them from edge racing and was told that there would be no problem(they have a fitment promise thing) anyhow they are 17x7 with Pirelli PZero Nero 225/45 on them. when I took it for test drive no rubbing sounds (I think at least) but the rear suspension sounded a little weird once or twice. my question is that I can't find what offset it has and the tires come w/40 psi is that a normal pressure?