Just bought a 2008 Mazda5 and looking for advice on wheels, suspension kits?

[cory_0101]

Hello all - new to the forum and just purchased an 08 Mazda5 Sport(Silver) and enjoy the stock look but would possibly like to do a summer wheel/tire combo maybe 18"s and do a subtle suspension drop - maybe just an inch. I just want to enhance the look and not make it look trashy. Any thoughts would be appreciated if anyone has lowered their mazda5. What did you all do to it, springs, struts, brand, etc? How does it ride? Would you recommend 18" wheels or should I stay with stock size? I still wnat it to ride nice with no tire rub. THanks in advance.

Cory

 

[Silentnoise713]

Welcome. IMO, you got the best model year

Look through the previous threads on suspension. Be prepared to pay a decent amount if you want it done right and there are not many options. 18" fit fine but watch out for excessively wide rims/tires and the offset.

 

[cory_0101]

Any idea what the widest I can go or largest offset? I had to stick $800 into it already to fix the well known suspension clunk, but now it drives like a new car...so far I love this thing.

 

[Silentnoise713]

Browse the suspension section.

Start here:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...Fitment-amp-Photo-Guide&p=6106778#post6106778

 

[cory_0101]

Thanks!