Mazda Protege Owner Photos

[NoVa 2.0]

Yo i like those seats, pretty cool. Man i didn't even peep the Burberry either LOL

 

[CantCMe]

Nice

Those are some nice pics...hopefully soon I'll have some pics worthy of posting. What size rim/tire package is that? U think 225/40/18s on an 02 ES that has been dropped 1.5 inches will rub?

 

[nate0123]

definitely custom...

I'm sure it looks better with the stock tails

 

[nate0123]

Those are some nice pics...hopefully soon I'll have some pics worthy of posting. What size rim/tire package is that? U think 225/40/18s on an 02 ES that has been dropped 1.5 inches will rub?

well, probably, but without knowing the width and offset of the rim, it would be hard to know for sure

 

[red95_240sx]

House attic job.

 

[rednecks_r_us]

It still looks good in person (even with the marker holes) You will have lights in there soon enough.

 

[CantCMe]

well, probably, but without knowing the width and offset of the rim, it would be hard to know for sure

I'm gonna go with 215/35/18...the width is 18x7.5 and the offset is 43...most of the places I've contacted say that on the Proteges the offset should be between 35-42.

 

[shane02pro5]

You have been mis-informed! On a sedan you will need at least 45mm offset with 7.5" wheel and may need to roll fenders if you're lowered. Stock offset I believe is 50mm.

 

[nate0123]

I'm gonna go with 215/35/18...the width is 18x7.5 and the offset is 43...most of the places I've contacted say that on the Proteges the offset should be between 35-42.

Most places you contact are wrong.

 

[joker1977]

Yeah your right, the offset is 45. I have the 215/35/18 on mine, didnt have to roll the fenders though. And yes I am lowered, not slammed, but I do have Tein Springs on it.

 

[CantCMe]

You have been mis-informed! On a sedan you will need at least 45mm offset with 7.5" wheel and may need to roll fenders if you're lowered. Stock offset I believe is 50mm.

As you can tell I'm still a rookie with this one...is this where spacers come in? I'm used to (gulp) older Mustangs...it was mostly jack it up, replace.

 

[shane02pro5]

Spacers will put you in a worse position. You need to tuck more to make a higher offset.

 

[CantCMe]

So do I need a rim with an offset around 48? They are the ADR M-Sports...I saw one with a 48 offset. I really just don't want them to rub (due to the 1.5 inch drop).

 

[nate0123]

+48 offset would be perfect (provided the width is 7" or 7.5")

 

[CantCMe]

What size rim/tire set-up do you have on your Protege? And what's the offset of the rims?

 

[CantCMe]

+48 offset would be perfect (provided the width is 7" or 7.5")

Thanks for ur help...u just saved me a grip!!!! I was about to order the wrong rims!!!!!

 

[mickeyreategui]

took the rims off for the maybe upcoming winter

 

[nate0123]

are you missing some pieces where the front bumper meets the fender?

(nervous)

 

[mickeyreategui]

are you missing some pieces where the front bumper meets the fender?

(nervous)

yeah, painted the bumper again and just haven't put the piece back on.

 

[red95_240sx]

cant c me do u jus have to have 18s? ur probly going to scrub regardless especially if u plan to ride people in the back. u can correct with camber or rolling the fenders. u will also need 215 40 tires of course what type of springs are you ordering?