MS3 Owners: Show us your wheels

[justanothermp5]

those are 17x9

 

[Jon MS3]

i figured the 225s would look alot more stretched on 17x9s

 

[daonly1around]

i figured the 225s would look alot more stretched on 17x9s

thats why they are 255's

 

[tigermack]

225's? That's too narrow. lol. Yeah, they 255's on 17x9.

They rub only when there are passengers in the rear, other than that, not bad at all.

 

[tigermack]

225's? That's too narrow. lol. Yeah, they 255's on 17x9.

They rub only when there are passengers in the rear, other than that, not bad at all.

 

[Jackis]

The same for me with 245/45/17 at 17x8 rims. I rub only when more then 2 in the rear. I will roll my rear fenders this spring and hope rubbing will completely go away.

 

[boosthead]

Looks awesome Mack. I assume you had to roll the fenders pretty aggressively to ensure no rubbing?

 

[Jon MS3]

ooh, my bad. read it wrong, thought he said 225. i stand corrected. regardless they look fierce

 

[tigermack]

Looks awesome Mack. I assume you had to roll the fenders pretty aggressively to ensure no rubbing?

Thanks. It was just a normal roll for the rear, it fits fine without rear passengers with the 255's.

 

[RobsMS3]

Most current pics of my rims. Kinda bad but oh well.

 

[Bongo814]

I have the same '08 Silver MS3 as you, and was looking to buy the same exact wheels.
However, I was debating between 18", or dropping down to 17".
Have you had any rubbing issues with the 18" wheels after you dropped the car?

 

[Domino81]

Anyone running TRMotorsports C2's? That's a trick question, because I know the answer is yes. I just want to see a photo with the car sitting. Not in motion on a track.

i.e.

 

[skatethesea]

Hey Tiger, are you running spacers or anything. What is the offset of the rims? I am looking into getting some 17x9s myself but I am thinking getting a +30 offset or less and throwing on spacers if necessary.

 

[Domino81]

+30 would be WAY too much. Hell, +40 on a 17x9 would be aggressive, as well. I'm looking at 18x8 with a +48mm offset. We don't have a lot of room under there.

 

[skatethesea]

Herra Frush!

 

[Domino81]

Is anyone running 17x8 w/a 32mm offset?

 

[Ems3]

Rota Torque 18x8 +35 powder coated Anthracite Metallic
Stock tires

 

[bbrich57]

Is anyone running 17x8 w/a 32mm offset?

17's look wrong on the MS3... even the reg hatch models look better, more correct w/18's. I only stayed w/17's out of cost, ride and weight considerations.
And running a +32 on a DD would be insane, imo, considering the OE is +20.2mm more (0.8"x 2= 1.6" overall.)
You would be asking for trouble, as the entire steering and suspension system is not set up for such an extreme change, and may I add is not adjustable.
Quick tire wear and cupping are liable to be the result, as well as additional stress on other steering/suspension components.

 

[manny3]

Mine on Konig Milligrams Gold 18x8.5 +45 on Conti Contact DWS 235/40/18

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Mine on Konig Milligrams Gold 18x8.5 +45 on Conti Contact DWS 235/40/18

 

[not yellow]

wheels look hot! looks like you are on stock suspension with no fender roll...? any rubbing with the 235s? my axis halos have the same specs but i have 225s and a fender roll with a lowered suspension. don't think i could squeeze 235s under there without rubbing.