Hey, I have a question about tire fitment. I plan on getting motegi mr7 rims in chrome. I know most of you may not like chrome, but they will only be show rims. Anyway, I drive a black 2002 protege es thats came with the stock 16's. These motegi rims are 17x7 thats fits 5x100 and 5x114.3 bolt patterns. It also has a +40mm offset. So what size tire could I get that will not rub? All your help will be very appreciated, thanks.
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Look for an at least +42 offset for 17X7's. +45 would be even better.. 
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- 2001 Pro 2.0 LX
I don't think the +40mm offset will rub as long as you don't drop your car. I have a +42mm offset but I have 4-lug and they sit different than 5-lug. Just to be on the safe side, get +45mm offset because you will need to(if not already) drop the car so it'll look better.
Or, you can always roll the fenders.
Or, you can always roll the fenders.
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- 2001 Pro 2.0 LX
these rims will fit the car. problem is that when/if you lower it, they will rub against your fender with a offset of +40mm. I would look for another rim if I were you with a +45mm offset or higher. This way you won't have to spend the extra money on rolling your fenders and going through tires.
I get what you are saying. But if i still wanted to go with these wheels, what tire size would i need. I really don't plan on dropping the car because the new york city streets suck. I have seen pics of this wheel on p5's so I know its possible to do.
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- 2001 Pro 2.0 LX
tell me what the stock tire size is on a P5 cause I have a sedan and the wheels are different.
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k, well I have an LX and the size is different than the ES. so tell me the size.
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well, what is ideal for that rim to match up to stock diameter is 215/40/17. A 205/45/17 will have a 2.5% difference in diameter.
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- 2001 Pro 2.0 LX
as long as you don't drop the car, but you said this will be for shows only, but a car with rims that isn't dropped will look bad. best advice is to find another wheel with at least a +42mm offset. But if you must get these rims then get the 215/40/17 and don't plan on driving on them much if you get the 205/45/17(no more than like 2-3k miles a year) because the radius is different and will throw your speedo off by 0.9% and throw you odometer off too with the 205/45/17.
So in conclusion if you MUST get these rims then do not drop your car and go with the 215/40/17 and if worst comes to worst you might have to roll your rear fenders if you usually have 2 or 3 people in your back seat.
So in conclusion if you MUST get these rims then do not drop your car and go with the 215/40/17 and if worst comes to worst you might have to roll your rear fenders if you usually have 2 or 3 people in your back seat.