Wheel help!!

[Army248]

I have a ms3 09 and I wanna find out if a 18x8.5 will fit without any issues my car is lowered with tein springs. And will a 225/40/18 tire fit good on that wheel size ....any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[EdgeAutosport.com]

I have a ms3 09 and I wanna find out if a 18x8.5 will fit without any issues my car is lowered with tein springs. And will a 225/40/18 tire fit good on that wheel size ....any help would be greatly appreciated!

I would go with a 235/40 tire on a 8.5 inch wide wheel. I'm not even sure a 225 is recommended for that width. You should be fine with at least a 50mm offset for fitment. I wouldn't get any higher on the offset, only lower. +50mm to +40mm will fill the wheel well nicely with that width.

You might need to roll the rear fender if you're lowered though.

 

[WillD]

Did you check out the fitment thread?

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123734980-MS3-Wheel-Fitment-Pics-amp-Specs

The first post of the thread will help answer your question with pictures! (2thumbs)

I think a 225 would be fine but if you can make it work get 235s under there

 

[MTBjunkie00]

I'm running 18x8 +40 offset with 235/40 rubber and I'm rubbing in the back. Food for thought.