Rishie's FITMENT RECIPE (IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT WHEELS, READ THIS THREAD FIRST)
August-22nd-2004, 02:02 PM
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I'm interested in getting some new tires for my Mazda3 hatch. Anybody have any suggestions on brands? I want something good that for all seasons that will last. And what sizes could I possibly go with on my 17x7 rim?
How about the Kumho Ecsta ASX?
Pirelli P Zero Nero M&S?
How about the Kumho Ecsta ASX?
Pirelli P Zero Nero M&S?
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August-25th-2004, 06:37 PM
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Tire question
Hi Rishie,
I just bought a 2002 protege sedan ES GT and I need a set of new tires. The OE 195/50/16 are hard to find, crapy and too expensive for what I am getting. I visited 3 Mazda dealerships and got 3 different reponses as to whether or not I can fit 205/50 tires on the OE 16' wheels without messing up the ABS or anything else (the speedo will be off but that's ok) . Any idea?
Thanks for your help.
I just bought a 2002 protege sedan ES GT and I need a set of new tires. The OE 195/50/16 are hard to find, crapy and too expensive for what I am getting. I visited 3 Mazda dealerships and got 3 different reponses as to whether or not I can fit 205/50 tires on the OE 16' wheels without messing up the ABS or anything else (the speedo will be off but that's ok) . Any idea?
Thanks for your help.
September-21st-2004, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ARD MP5
rjakobs,
I'd say the highest offset you should run on an 8" wide wheel is a +45. I will be seeing if the +50 offset will work in the next week or so. Now with regards to the right offset on stock fenders, there is none. Not in the rear at least. No matter what you will most likely rub with 8" wide wheels. Keep in mind that if you were to try and take measurements for yourself on the vehicle you must account for an extra inch and a half of width. Because an 8" wheel is never 8" from outer rim lip to lip.
Also on a FWD car you'd really only want to run wider up front and not in the rear. This is why I will be running 17's next year with 225/35/17 and 215/40/17. I found a tire that is made in those two sizes. THe 215 will go in the rear, while the meat is up front as it should be. So rj, your idea is a good one for the front of the vehicle. I'd have to make some more measurements to confirm them.
Rishie
Mr. deckedout, I'm interested in what had to be done to not rub. I've run 17,7 +40 wheels with 215/40/17, not lowered and when having passengers in the rear, would rub badly. So this would be cool to know. Did you roll your fenders? What kind of tires are you running? I had kumho 712's on the wheels I was running. Do you have the 712 or 711?
I'd say the highest offset you should run on an 8" wide wheel is a +45. I will be seeing if the +50 offset will work in the next week or so. Now with regards to the right offset on stock fenders, there is none. Not in the rear at least. No matter what you will most likely rub with 8" wide wheels. Keep in mind that if you were to try and take measurements for yourself on the vehicle you must account for an extra inch and a half of width. Because an 8" wheel is never 8" from outer rim lip to lip.
Also on a FWD car you'd really only want to run wider up front and not in the rear. This is why I will be running 17's next year with 225/35/17 and 215/40/17. I found a tire that is made in those two sizes. THe 215 will go in the rear, while the meat is up front as it should be. So rj, your idea is a good one for the front of the vehicle. I'd have to make some more measurements to confirm them.
Rishie
Mr. deckedout, I'm interested in what had to be done to not rub. I've run 17,7 +40 wheels with 215/40/17, not lowered and when having passengers in the rear, would rub badly. So this would be cool to know. Did you roll your fenders? What kind of tires are you running? I had kumho 712's on the wheels I was running. Do you have the 712 or 711?
September-30th-2004, 01:05 AM
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Guys I apologize for not being here at this board. I could barely attend to the other board. I will be returning shortly in my spare time to help with fitments. Unfortunately the FD wheels did not work up front. It was too close and due to tire flex issues can become a problem with coilovers. I will need to test fit again with tokicos now. I will do that shortly here.
Later guys. You can always get me at sales@autornd.com
Later guys. You can always get me at sales@autornd.com
December-18th-2004, 07:02 PM
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.. ok i didnt really understand the receipt but if u will answer my questio ni have a 1994 mazda protege sedan non wagon kind im looking to put 16x7 +42 offset motegi racing rims on it and the tires 205/40/16 brand unkown doesnt matter to me and i was wondering while my suspension be in my way or will i have rub issues??? plaz help me -- thx in advance Felix
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December-19th-2004, 07:16 AM
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7.5*17" ET 35 to ET40 with 205/40-17 works without any problems so you will be fine.
Here is a pic of my old "all round" car with 7.5*17" ET 35
Here is a pic of my old "all round" car with 7.5*17" ET 35
Originally Posted by Felix_is_ChEiFiN_it
.. ok i didnt really understand the receipt but if u will answer my questio ni have a 1994 mazda protege sedan non wagon kind im looking to put 16x7 +42 offset motegi racing rims on it and the tires 205/40/16 brand unkown doesnt matter to me and i was wondering while my suspension be in my way or will i have rub issues??? plaz help me -- thx in advance Felix
January-12th-2005, 04:03 PM
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225/45/16
I currently have Konig Holes 16x7 40 offset with Dunlop 901's size 205/45/16, these are slightly shorter than stock diameter. What I want to do is run the BF Goodrich G-Force KDW 225/45/16 (they are the exact right diameter23.7")anyone tried this? Probably not as I am going against the grain by staying 16" but that's what I want. Anyway I ordered one tire yesterday to "test fit" hopefully it all works out.
October-23rd-2005, 12:19 PM
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wut 2 do
I'm screwed?
Made the mistake of buying rims online, got em home, and naturally the lug pattern is 100 instead of 114(P5). I know a few people who have done lug spacers to change the lug diameter, but it does add an inch to the brake face, and and the offset needs to come up a bit. It's at 35 right now, which isn't enough. Would it be stupid to do this? all other dimensions appear to be on course to work according to your diagrams (215/45/r17). Shall I sell and start over? I'd love to use what I got.
Made the mistake of buying rims online, got em home, and naturally the lug pattern is 100 instead of 114(P5). I know a few people who have done lug spacers to change the lug diameter, but it does add an inch to the brake face, and and the offset needs to come up a bit. It's at 35 right now, which isn't enough. Would it be stupid to do this? all other dimensions appear to be on course to work according to your diagrams (215/45/r17). Shall I sell and start over? I'd love to use what I got.
October-24th-2005, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by brennanalford
I'm screwed?
Made the mistake of buying rims online, got em home, and naturally the lug pattern is 100 instead of 114(P5). I know a few people who have done lug spacers to change the lug diameter, but it does add an inch to the brake face, and and the offset needs to come up a bit. It's at 35 right now, which isn't enough. Would it be stupid to do this? all other dimensions appear to be on course to work according to your diagrams (215/45/r17). Shall I sell and start over? I'd love to use what I got.
Made the mistake of buying rims online, got em home, and naturally the lug pattern is 100 instead of 114(P5). I know a few people who have done lug spacers to change the lug diameter, but it does add an inch to the brake face, and and the offset needs to come up a bit. It's at 35 right now, which isn't enough. Would it be stupid to do this? all other dimensions appear to be on course to work according to your diagrams (215/45/r17). Shall I sell and start over? I'd love to use what I got.
October-24th-2005, 02:32 PM
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unless you use longer wheels studs you're holding your wheels on with less material. That's one. Secondly when you push the wheels out you throw off suspension dynamics. Also this can put excess strain on axles and other driveline pieces.