kudakev615
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i def need to find a set of those now after seeing your car. they fit so perfectly. but im scared to run 18s. the ride is harsh enough now
*Updated pics RX8 wheels/protege5* mini photoshoot
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I have the same wheels and same size tires, and it's barely a noticiable ride difference. A lot of my friends didn't even notice a difference.
Moonman8 said:
215/35 is what Im running right now and its looks good, she is so wide from the rear.
The offset if Im not mistaken is +50, I got 5mm spacers to try and compensate for how low it is in hopes that I don't rub the inner wall of my tire to death, seems to be working so far. You know its funny what you say about the soccer moms, because I bought this car originally for my wife when she was pregnant with our first son and our other car only being a 2 door would be to much to be getting kids in and out of. Well needless to say, plans have changed, there is no way not to modd this car, anyway she loves the look of the car, but hates to drive it now becuase of the harshness due to the motor mounts. She doesnt know about the TWM short shifter kit on the way
Im sure she will love that lol ..anyway I thread jacked enough of my own thread, Now back to your regular scheduled thread:InFlames said:
I got H&R springs on her. It's suppose to be a 1.5' drop, but when I first bought them I knew I wanted it lower so I had some friends that I know that work at a mechanic shop cut a coil off each spring which made it a 2 1/4' drop at the time. After 4 years I think im closer to 2.5' after they set real good.
kudakev615 said:i def need to find a set of those now after seeing your car. they fit so perfectly. but im scared to run 18s. the ride is harsh enough now
As frolesswonder said, the ride is really not all that different. On my stock wheels I had 205/50/16 nitto neogen tires. When I chaged to this tire you really cant notice it all that much, unless you really really pay attention.
OK. so for those that are wondering, I was rubbing like crazy, not because of the wheels, but becuase my suspension was not done right. My stock shocks/struts were shot, which in turn let my car eat the sidewall of my tire everytime I hit a bump. Yea not good at all. So I finally got up off my lazy a$$ and got the Tokico (mazdaspeed) shock/strut kit. That worked out perfect, I couldnt be happier. The stance is still aggresive and no rubbing at all. I just drove from Kansas to Orlando today 8/28-8/29 which is like a 20+ hr drive and I didnt have any problems at all. This is with a full load at that. 2 full suitcases of clothes, 2 kids, and 2 adults, plus a bunch of extra stuff, and the ride couldnt have been better. Anyway, I'll post pics soon of the way she sits now.
Are you getting a knocking sound on the inside tire when you corner hard? That's what I was getting until I installed 3mm spacers...and then of course I was rubbing on the fender. The NEPOC guys helped me roll the fenders with a heatgun and rubber mallet and now all is good!
chuyler1 said:
no, I put the 5mm spacers from the get go but I was eating my tire sidewall with the fender everytime I hit a bump just like you I assume. I ended up putting the mazdapspeed tokico's on it and cambered the rear a lil bit, so now its all good. Couldn't be happier with the results.
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man those shocks were easy as hell to install. unlike everything else we did to the car. well im glad to see you made it down to FL ok
kudakev615
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damn thats a good lookin setup you got there. the 8 wheels ohh so clean on the car. keep it up mangMazdaspeed2oo35 said:I just Think these are the best looking rims for any Mazdaspeed Protege, or any P5 or regular Protege 5 lugs..
