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doogie
06-10-2005, 04:23 PM
What is the best offset fit for 18 x 7.5 running on 225 40 18 tires for the Mazda 3s. +40 less or more.
tsunami
06-10-2005, 06:14 PM
MORE!! stock offset is 52mm so you want to get close to that especially if you are lowering, 45 isn't to hard to find and will do well in most applications, 48 is usually made by most wheel companys you just need to order as its not stocked regularly... good luck...
doogie
06-11-2005, 06:43 PM
Thanks. I am lowering with the Eibach pro kit.
tsunami
06-11-2005, 07:38 PM
most guys have a 45offset with the pro kit and don't have any rubbing... but like i said the more the better....
Alpinejwl
06-11-2005, 10:24 PM
not too much...a 55 will be too much =p
*eiGht*
06-12-2005, 07:58 AM
Well I have 17x7 with an offset of +40. I was running 225/45's but when I got my ride dropped the front tires were cutting it close. I had to go with 215/45's. Better fitment and no rubbing issues to report up to this point :)
doogie
06-12-2005, 11:43 AM
Well to what I have gathered I think +46 - +48 would be the right deal. Thanks alot you guys have been a great help. I will post pics of the outcome.
Corksport cat back, GM TSW vulcano 18x7.5 w/225 x 40 18 nitto neo gen. Eibach pro kit. For now.
Stage 1 turbo kit to come and Stoptech big brake upgrade by Cobalt.
cheung
06-28-2005, 10:31 AM
would a 19x8 with a 40 offset rub?? (shrug)
goldwing2000
06-28-2005, 11:35 AM
would a 19x8 with a 40 offset rub?? (shrug)

Definitely.
Gambino
06-28-2005, 11:45 AM
Like it has been said (i think 9 or 10 times) I would never go with an offset LESS than 45 while about 48 would be ideal
cheung
06-29-2005, 10:02 AM
Like it has been said (i think 9 or 10 times) I would never go with an offset LESS than 45 while about 48 would be ideal

yes but there have been people with 19x8.5 and 38-42 or so offset and they have had no rubbing issues. Im just trying to see whether it will work or not just asking jeez.
goldwing2000
06-29-2005, 11:41 AM
19x8.5 with a 38 offset? On a Mazda3? I have a hard time believing that those don't rub.
tsunami
06-29-2005, 07:30 PM
they may not if it isn't dropped (grabbin at straws here i know) but give him the benefit of the doubt before wavin the :bs: (but i to find that hard to believe....)