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nk2a
08-23-2005, 08:56 PM
Anyone have pictures of this set up on their MSP? Curious to see how far out the wheels will be.

(purchasing first set of aftermarket wheels, a little hesitant)
Striker187
08-24-2005, 12:35 AM
the tires aren't really gonna dictate how far the wheels stick out so here's a couple of my car. same setup u want, except with 215/45 tires.
nk2a
08-24-2005, 06:40 PM
Thanks Striker - It doesn't look like you have a drop. Do you rub at all?
Striker187
08-24-2005, 06:46 PM
nope no drop. though i think the rear sits pretty low....lower than any other msp i've seen. i have maybe a 1/2" gap before the tire starts to tuck. no rubbing though. and i've had 4 other people in my car too.

i'm getting lowering springs later this year hopefully....we'll see if i rub any with those.
ZMN BY U
08-28-2005, 12:39 PM
pic of car 1 (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_popup.jsp?imgUrl=http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/8/12/187/128/1701436432.187128670.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.565x377.jp g&isp=y) these are 18s but 215/35/18 and my rims are 18x8
sickspeed94
08-29-2005, 04:42 PM
looks like your tires are gonna roll off the bead.. s t r e t c h e d! lol looks good though.
nk2a
08-29-2005, 05:04 PM
pic of car 1 (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_popup.jsp?imgUrl=http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/8/12/187/128/1701436432.187128670.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.565x377.jp g&isp=y) these are 18s but 215/35/18 and my rims are 18x8

I thought you couldn't fit 18x8's on a MSP?
Striker187
08-29-2005, 05:59 PM
i don't think they're 18x8.....they don't come in that size. more than likely, they're 18x7.5.
ZMN BY U
08-29-2005, 06:52 PM
yeh your right im sorry 18x7.5 tires are 225/40/18 i got them from ezwheels.com
nk2a
08-29-2005, 08:27 PM
I was wondering why you chimed in ZMN BY U. LOL. Makes more sense now.
Looks good. Did you have to roll your fenders?
ZMN BY U
08-30-2005, 06:55 AM
no fender problems fits perfect i have tein springs. the back never did drop like i wanted it too. but ohwell take care guys
81mazdaboy
09-09-2005, 09:19 AM
what offset are those 18 x 7.5 wheels? I think it looks good...
Striker187
09-09-2005, 11:58 AM
most likely +48
low_psi
09-09-2005, 02:04 PM
17x7.5 +48 with a 215/45 tire
http://www.msprotege.com/members/mx3ownzj00/Enkei/PhotoshootE%20005.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/mx3ownzj00/Enkei/PhotoshootE%20002.jpg
ChopstickHero
09-09-2005, 02:10 PM
^^^
very nice!
Striker187
09-09-2005, 04:23 PM
yeah those wheels are pimp (2thumbs).
ZMN BY U
09-24-2005, 09:00 AM
well here is the pic with them on mine in my sig. its forsale too 5 zigen wheels with prillie neo tires