MotegiRacing MR8
December-30th-2001, 11:47 AM
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MotegiRacing MR8
does anyone know if the motegi MR8's will fit a 01 Protege. The link for hte site is http://www.motegiracing.com/wheels.html . I really like the looks of the tims and think if i powdercoated them white they would go well with my car. Thanx alot
December-30th-2001, 03:21 PM
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yes, the MR8's should fit. I just bought the 17 " MR12's in gunmetal finish for my Protege5. I'm not using them right now because of the snow but we put them on the car the day I bought them and there was no rubbing at all.
December-30th-2001, 04:55 PM
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With a +42 and 7" width, you are right at the threshold. It will fit if you use a 205/45/17, but you might rub by 1mm or so with a 215/40 which would be the preferred tire size. You can always get camber bolts for the rear and this will alleviate all your potential problems.
In all, I would give it a go, as the bolts are only like $50.00 or something and very easy to install.
Rishie
You will not encounter the rubbing issue until the vehicle is lowered and will only happen in the rear.
In all, I would give it a go, as the bolts are only like $50.00 or something and very easy to install.
Rishie
You will not encounter the rubbing issue until the vehicle is lowered and will only happen in the rear.
December-30th-2001, 05:27 PM
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I don't think you will have any problems, unless you load up the vehicle with like 4 people. But you might not rub either, so just try it. No matter what, it can be fitted easily.
I will call and see what my price is on these wheels for you? Hopefully, I can get you a good deal.
Rishie
I will call and see what my price is on these wheels for you? Hopefully, I can get you a good deal.
Rishie
December-31st-2001, 11:21 AM
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so heres the bottom line..on the P5..If i want 17 inch rims
can i get 40mm--42 mm offset?
what tire size?
205/40 17 or 215/45 17?
i dont intend on lowering..at least not for a long time
and theres never anybody in the back
well not very often
can i get 40mm--42 mm offset?
what tire size?
205/40 17 or 215/45 17?
i dont intend on lowering..at least not for a long time
and theres never anybody in the back
well not very often
December-31st-2001, 01:59 PM
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I will call and get you good pricing.
Here's what you need though:
Minimum of a +42 offset on a 7" wide wheel, diameter doesn't matter.
If you have a +42 I would use the 205/45/17, no 215/40 or 45. That size is not an option unless you find a +44 or higher.
What you want.
17,7 +42mm with a 205/45/17, the 205/40 will be too small and will result in accumulation of inaccurate mileage on the odometer.
Rishie
Here's what you need though:
Minimum of a +42 offset on a 7" wide wheel, diameter doesn't matter.
If you have a +42 I would use the 205/45/17, no 215/40 or 45. That size is not an option unless you find a +44 or higher.
What you want.
17,7 +42mm with a 205/45/17, the 205/40 will be too small and will result in accumulation of inaccurate mileage on the odometer.
Rishie
