18x8 +35

[schlepperock]

Will they fit? Stock suspension, but springs to come.

 

[knokout5]

Going to say that 225's will be fine, unless lowered. 235's you may rub in the rears with people in the back. not positive but thats from all the research ive done.

 

[spdjnke]

it will fit definately...however you will have to roll the rears.

 

[schlepperock]

What about the stock tires. 215-45
I went ahead and got the 18x8 + 35.
they were to awesome to pass up.

 

[spdjnke]

stock 215, definately a no no...minimum you need is 225.

 

[Wurf]

What about the stock tires. 215-45
I went ahead and got the 18x8 + 35.
they were to awesome to pass up.

They'll fit on the rims and that size is spec'd to fit on an 8" rim but they'll be a bit stretched. Seen this done many times here - stock bridgestones on 8 inch rims. Have no idea how they'll clear with the fenders.

 

[STRICK-]

Look at the stickied thread in this section and click on the appropriate size to view info. I ran that size wheel and there are some pics in there. Its called "wheel fitment & specs" or something like that.

 

[schlepperock]

Do most body shops roll fenders? Is it expensive?

 

[WillD]

I believe that the 215/45's should fit, but you will definitely have to roll the rears. Not sure about the fronts.

Not sure about body shops, but if you head over to the Ohio section of this forum, there is a meet scheduled for early April and they will have the experience along with the tools to get your fenders rolled if you wanted to make the trip out to that.

 

[schlepperock]

So these wheels arrived today, and the bore is 72.6
It went on with a little play.
Do I need hub centric rings?

 

[STRICK-]

So these wheels arrived today, and the bore is 72.6
It went on with a little play.
Do I need hub centric rings?

Thats an odd hub bore, it must be considered 73. I would advise hub rings for sure. It will prevent any vibrations at higher mph. You can pick them up at a local wheel/tire shop or buy them online.

 

[schlepperock]

Hey strick. You said you had this size wheel before and they sat flush/w the fender? These poke past atleast the thickness of the lip. Oh, and thanx for the info.

 

[STRICK-]

Your welcome. My rears sat out a hair, and the fronts were exactly flush. Im on coilovers so mine were cambered in a little. Did you go look at that thread i was talking about? Heres the direct link http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4437903&postcount=5

 

[Wurf]

Just curious if you notice additional torque steer or other exaggerated suspension behavior with such a low offset and additional width compared to stock?

 

[schlepperock]

Mine aren't installed yet.
Strick....

 

[schlepperock]

What's the meatiest tire I can get away with?
Keeping in mind soon to be lowered on hr springs.
Fenders will be rolled if need be.

 

[schlepperock]

Found some 225- 45- 18 for 50$
Will they fit.? H&R install to come.