Tien Springs and 18inch rims

[grafecks]

Hey guys, I really need some help. I just bought a set of 18 inch quantom tek s-10 rims. I have my p5 lowerd on tien springs. I dont know on weather to get 35s or 40 tires. Could you guys let me know which one is better? Or if i would have any rubbing issues? Or if anyone in this forum has tien springs and 18 inch rims. THanks guys.

 

[nate0123]

18x7.5 with 215/35 is the largest you'll want to get. Also, it will depend on offset whether you will rub or not.

 

[grafecks]

I know this question sounds dumb, but what is offset?

 

[Black Majik MSP]

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm

The links on the right side of that page are all very informative...if you don't know much about wheels, I'd suggest reading them.

Oh yeah, it's spelled TEIN.

 

[tonkabui]

and pronounced "tain," like "rain."

 

[Mr. Win]

on 18s 35 is the biggest and the smallest youd wanna go other wise your ride will be horrid

 

[MP3skaterNC]

you guys are wrong, why do you think the biggest you can run is a 35 profile?

We've (autornd) been runing 40 profiles on our proteges w/ 18's for around a year now w/ no issues.

Im dropped 2" on spool springs, and have been running 215/40/18's since June w/ no rubbing issues. Sure your speedo will be off (very)slightly, but the improvement in ride quality over the 35 profiles is worth that.

Its all about having the proper ofset

 

[grafecks]

ok i went to the quantom tek webpage. It said that the offset was +42mm. Is that good or bad?

 

[MP3skaterNC]

Mazda Protege5 fitment guide

215/40/17; 215/35/18
-------------
7.0" +45 and higher
7.5" +48 and higher

from Rishies fitment guide.


+42 might rub with an agressive drop.