Rims question?
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Well, yes and no.
The key question whenever asking about width fitment is the relative offset available in that wheel.
On the Protege5 you can run a 8" wheel, but you will need to thoroughly roll your fenders, get camber kit for the rear; about 1.5-2.0 degrees of adjustment is needed, you'll need to get coilovers and finally it will need to have a high offset wheel. Around a +50mm.
If all these variables are met, you will have a functional setup, but then again the degree of functionality is another question. If you are going to run a tire which fits perfectly on a 7.5" wheel, then why add the extra weight of a wider wheel. Only go as wide as you need to, otherwise it will begin to work negatively for you.
I emphasize that the rubbing problems will occur in the rear.
See ya, Rishie
If you let me know what wheel you are thinking of and it's offset, I can take some measurements on my MP5 and see what has to be done to fit it.
The key question whenever asking about width fitment is the relative offset available in that wheel.
On the Protege5 you can run a 8" wheel, but you will need to thoroughly roll your fenders, get camber kit for the rear; about 1.5-2.0 degrees of adjustment is needed, you'll need to get coilovers and finally it will need to have a high offset wheel. Around a +50mm.
If all these variables are met, you will have a functional setup, but then again the degree of functionality is another question. If you are going to run a tire which fits perfectly on a 7.5" wheel, then why add the extra weight of a wider wheel. Only go as wide as you need to, otherwise it will begin to work negatively for you.
I emphasize that the rubbing problems will occur in the rear.
See ya, Rishie
If you let me know what wheel you are thinking of and it's offset, I can take some measurements on my MP5 and see what has to be done to fit it.
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