Stock Wheel Offset??

[CarbonMz3]

Looking to go 18's with 45 offset on lowered(sportlines) 3. Wanted to know the offset of the stock wheels and tire size recommendations.

 

[rbmazda3]

I have the RX8 wheels on my sportline drop and they have a 50mm offset. The stock 17s are 52mm I believe.

 

[tsunami]

with a 45 and sport lines i haven't seen/heard it but i think you are going to be mighty close.. would try to find something a bit bigger offset if you can... i know its hard i am havin a hard time as well and i just want a 17-7.5 with at least a 45... only goin for a pro drop and i haven't seen much that i like...

 

[rbmazda3]

I'm going to say that a 48mm offset is about as little as you could go without rolling the fenders with a Sportline drop. Most everyone makes +48 wheels but tire and wheel shops won't usually carry them. I think +42 is probably the most common offset you'll find on the shelves. +48 is usually gonna be a special order.

 

[CarbonMz3]

tire recommendations for the 18s??

 

[goldwing2000]

tire recommendations for the 18s??

brand or size?

205/45-18 will be the same as stock dimensions (if you can find them in that size).
225/40-18 is stock diameter but a little wider for a better stance

 

[tsunami]

also need to know what width you are going for tire sizes if thats what you were looking for... stock is 6.5.....

 

[CarbonMz3]

sorry about leaving out key infos...
its tire sizes and 18x7.5

 

[goldwing2000]

sorry about leaving out key infos...
its tire sizes and 18x7.5

Definitely 225/40-18

 

[CarbonMz3]

so 245-40-18 would be way to big huh??

 

[rbmazda3]

so 245-40-18 would be way to big huh??

Oh yeah...too big! 225/40/18 = perfect

 

[goldwing2000]

so 245-40-18 would be way to big huh??

Definitely. You wouldn't be able to turn corners.

For future reference, you can check out size differences here:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

[CarbonMz3]

Yeah decided to go with you guys recommendations and i changed my mind on the springs.... Getting Tein S-tech springs. And since I haven't really seen anyone with these springs, I;ll post pics when it goes on.

ET for springs a week from today
ET for wheels two to three weeks from today(free shipping takes too long!!)

 

[goldwing2000]

What wheels are you getting?

 

[tsunami]

was looking into the teins myself curious to see what you think of them.... will deffinatly check back for picks and a review..... and as GW said what wheels man???

 

[CarbonMz3]

it's TenzoR Apex5 Gloss Black w/ "mirror finish lip" 18s with 225/40/18 kumho ecsta supras

for ppl who didn;t get that its:

TenzoR Apex5 Gloss Black w/ "mirror finish lip" 18s with 225/40/18 kumho ecsta supras (burnout)

(cabpatch)

 

[CarbonMz3]

PS: I will promise to each and everyone of you that as soon as those springs come in I will post pics!! Same goes for the rims!!

<can't believe I missed out on the headers for this $hit!!!>

 

[rbmazda3]

Sweet...we'll be waiting! (poke)

 

[CarbonMz3]

I;ll be waiting patiently as well. Hope this is worth not getting those headers. *Fingers crossed*

 

[CarbonMz3]

Well if you want an update on the status check this thread....
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110004