MS3 Wheel Fitment Pics & Specs
- Thread starter daonly1around
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Thank you. Im hoping that when i paint the calipers itll look a little more filled out. BTW, is that your ride over on WFC. It looks like yours.
WFC...not sure what that is...maybe I'm having a slow day
wrongfitmentcrew.com
I just noticed the guy on theres wheels arent dark like yours... There are a few nice mazdas though. All with aggresive fitments.
nastynogales
Member
18x9.5 et28 possible on a 2010 MS3? After seeing this guy's setup, I'm determined!!!
http://wfcrew.forumotion.com/fwd-f24/235-sumthaiguy-s-mazdaspeed-3-updated-preview-of-new-wheels-t1594.htm
http://wfcrew.forumotion.com/fwd-f24/235-sumthaiguy-s-mazdaspeed-3-updated-preview-of-new-wheels-t1594.htm
sumthaiguy
Member
^LOL yea thats me. forgot to post it here. o yea and i also replied to the pm you sent me on wfc.
Preview of the new setup! in the process of polishing them.
ABC Exclusives
effectively
18x9 +31
18x10 +28
Preview of the new setup! in the process of polishing them.
ABC Exclusives
effectively
18x9 +31
18x10 +28
bobbyl!ght
Member
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- 2009 MS3 GT
prodrive gc010g in 18x8.5 +46 with stock suspension...fender rolling necessary?
Thats the same size I have with 235/40s. Haven't rubbed yet and I am at stock height.
I am looking at a set of SSR GT2 18x8.5 +48 with a 235/40 tire. Does anyone have experience with this fitment. I am fine rolling the rears, but not pulling them. I am worried about the front rubbing on the strut as well. It seems that this wheel fits with a 225/40 with about 1/4" of clearance by the front struts, I am just worried the 235 will rub on the strut.
balkanbase
Member
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- '08 Mazdaspeed3 Sport
After reading through 8 pages i'm still unsure so I have to ask the more experienced.... 18x7.5 +42 wheel with 225/40 tires, anyone running this setup? Will it work?
Look at it like this. The rim you're looking to run is the same width as the factory (IIRC). Factory is a +50 offset. So, you're going to be running about 8mm closer to the fender on the outside. You shouldn't have a problem from that end. 225 is only 10mm wider than stock, figure 5mm on either side of the tire, for the sake of arguement. So, you're running effectively 13mm closer to the outside of the car. You're running a slightly lower aspect ratio than stock, but, that should all wash out once you figure in the increased width. I think you'll be ok, but if you really want to check, go measure 13mm out from a tire sidewall, with the back end loaded. You're not going to rub in the front for sure. Fat friends work well for this.
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- 2002 Honda S2000
that's the idea... except factory rim is 7" wide and +52.5. so looking at 17mm closer to fender than stock.
balkanbase
Member
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- '08 Mazdaspeed3 Sport
yea I did think that factory was 7" also. I had a 20mm spacer in the back on stock wheel/tire and had to roll the rear fenders, so definitely no problem on the back end, but i'm hoping there's more space to clear those 17mm up front since I really don't feel like renting a roller again and dealing with that.
Either way, thanks for the great info, guys!
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Either way, thanks for the great info, guys!
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my setups
ill update pictures once it gets nicer out.
1) A Picture or a link must be posted (Please include 1-3 pics not a million pics)
2) Name of the Rim: SSR viennas Kreis
3) Rim Size (Height X Width + Offset):18x8.5 +37 LO disk front 18x9.5 SH disk rear +37
4) Name of the tire (Brand, type) Michelin Pilot Sports
5) Tire size (Width/Profile/Rim)225/40/18 all the way around
6) Spring/Coilover Set up (include height drop or stock, include any other specs) H&R progressives
7) Camber settings -1 all the way around
8) Fenders (Rolled, trim, stock,ect) (include details, major rolling required?): rears rolled sligtly
9) Comments before modifying the car to make the rims fit (Rubbing issues, clearance? Lock to lock?): rubbing
10) Comments after modifications done to the car (Does if fit now after rolling fenders, camber adujustments? Lock to lock?) fits no issues
11) Additional comments (how does it look? aggressive? Flush? recommendation?): Fits flush in the front and somewhatflush in the rear front could use a spacer.
ill update pictures once it gets nicer out.
1) A Picture or a link must be posted (Please include 1-3 pics not a million pics)
2) Name of the Rim: SSR viennas Kreis
3) Rim Size (Height X Width + Offset):18x8.5 +37 LO disk front 18x9.5 SH disk rear +37
4) Name of the tire (Brand, type) Michelin Pilot Sports
5) Tire size (Width/Profile/Rim)225/40/18 all the way around
6) Spring/Coilover Set up (include height drop or stock, include any other specs) H&R progressives
7) Camber settings -1 all the way around
8) Fenders (Rolled, trim, stock,ect) (include details, major rolling required?): rears rolled sligtly
9) Comments before modifying the car to make the rims fit (Rubbing issues, clearance? Lock to lock?): rubbing
10) Comments after modifications done to the car (Does if fit now after rolling fenders, camber adujustments? Lock to lock?) fits no issues
11) Additional comments (how does it look? aggressive? Flush? recommendation?): Fits flush in the front and somewhatflush in the rear front could use a spacer.
bobbyl!ght
Member
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- 2009 MS3 GT
does anybody run a staggered wheel/tire setup?
RX-8 Wheels
18X8 +50
Dunlop Durezza Starspec Z1
245/40R18
Stock Suspension
Stock Camber
Fenders Rolled, Dremmel tab between bumper and rear fender, dremmel rear bumper tab about halfway down. Roll fender down the front as well
Extremely minor rubbing at lock (inside well)
Fit is ok, will only rub if i drive like a jackass and go airborn, but then i'll have bigger problems
Almost flush
if you get 5 mm spacers for the front, it should get rid of the rubbing on the front fenders at full lock. I did that on mine, as well as shaving down some of the bubbled parts inside the fender. I just took a pocket knife and cut those out to where its smooth/flat, and I have zero rubbing on mine.
