225/40/18's?

[murph1379]

Any autocrossers out there?

I'm considering a MS3 to replace my MSP, but I'm concerned about tires. Looks like I can get V700's in 225/40/18, but nothing in 215/45/18 or 215/40/18. Any idea if 225/40/18's will fit??? I have 225/45/17 V700's on my MSP now, and they rub the fenders in the back. It's a small enough rub that it's not a big deal, but the MS3 doesn't seem to have a lot of spare room under there.

[dmitrik4]

i've been trying to get someone to take some measurements for a week now, but no one seems to be willing to do it.

the front fenders are supposedly flared an extra inch over the stock 3, so who knows how much room is there.

[JSAP123]

I have 225/40/18's and im not rubbing at all, but I havent lowered it at all yet. It's all been good so far!
PEACE>>>

[jheer]

I have 225/40/18's and im not rubbing at all, but I havent lowered it at all yet. It's all been good so far!
PEACE>>>

Which tires are you running in this size? Are they on the stock rims?

[jheer]

Which tires are you running in this size? Are they on the stock rims?

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[mcb]

jsap123 is it a MS3 or a regular 3... fenders and suspension are quite different...

[Mike V]

Is the MS3 classed yet?

[jheer]

Is the MS3 classed yet?

Yes, it is in D-Stock.

[h0rde]

I'm running 225/45 18s without any problems.

[Grodzman]

Yes, it is in D-Stock.

Not after he puts on the 225's.

D-Stock requires same width tire, same size wheel, and within (i believe) a 1/4 inch of offset from stock.

[Mazda3OnSpeed]

I have put 245/45 R17 in the front and it didnt rub at all. i tested them out and they where good i could take coners and everything and no rubing .i had evo stocks on =D. but in the back i had 235/45 r17 and it rubed on the fender, but that can be fixed all u would have 2 do is bend the inside a lil up and thats it cuz it only hits the vary outside of the tire =\. but i think with difrent rims it would be better the evo rims flare 2 much Looks ok but would look better if they didnt pop out as much =) (i wish i had taken a pic of the evo with my stocks on there LMFAO so funny =P)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/liquidfire88/1498993591_l.jpg

[Evo Scooter]

I thought those rims looked familiar.

I have put 245/45 R17 in the front and it didnt rub at all. i tested them out and they where good i could take coners and everything and no rubing .i had evo stocks on =D. but in the back i had 235/45 r17 and it rubed on the fender, but that can be fixed all u would have 2 do is bend the inside a lil up and thats it cuz it only hits the vary outside of the tire =\. but i think with difrent rims it would be better the evo rims flare 2 much Looks ok but would look better if they didnt pop out as much =) (i wish i had taken a pic of the evo with my stocks on there LMFAO so funny =P)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/liquidfire88/1498993591_l.jpg

[udontknowjack]

225/40/18 falken RT615 on my stock rims....trying them out this weekend on autocross....i wasted my stock tires after 2 events....(argh)


Any autocrossers out there?

I'm considering a MS3 to replace my MSP, but I'm concerned about tires. Looks like I can get V700's in 225/40/18, but nothing in 215/45/18 or 215/40/18. Any idea if 225/40/18's will fit??? I have 225/45/17 V700's on my MSP now, and they rub the fenders in the back. It's a small enough rub that it's not a big deal, but the MS3 doesn't seem to have a lot of spare room under there.

[h0rde]

FWIW, running 225/45/18s will keep your speedo more accurate than 225/40/18s. It's not a huge difference, but the 45 series is slightly closer to stock than the 40.

[jheer]

225/40/18 falken RT615 on my stock rims....trying them out this weekend on autocross....i wasted my stock tires after 2 events....(argh)

What class are you running?

[silla3]

i have 225/45/18 nitto neogen's on 18x8 45 offset hp racing wheel's on my 04 3 withno rubbing, the ms3 is supposed to be a little wider so u shouldnt have a problem...

[jheer]

225/40/18 falken RT615 on my stock rims....trying them out this weekend on autocross....i wasted my stock tires after 2 events....(argh)

Tell us how you do in the autocross, and what the MS3 is like. Please.

[turbofever]

I have put 245/45 R17 in the front and it didnt rub at all. i tested them out and they where good i could take coners and everything and no rubing .i had evo stocks on =D. but in the back i had 235/45 r17 and it rubed on the fender, but that can be fixed all u would have 2 do is bend the inside a lil up and thats it cuz it only hits the vary outside of the tire =\. but i think with difrent rims it would be better the evo rims flare 2 much Looks ok but would look better if they didnt pop out as much =) (i wish i had taken a pic of the evo with my stocks on there LMFAO so funny =P)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/liquidfire88/1498993591_l.jpgThat thing looks sick!!!(rockon)

[udontknowjack]

177 outta 230 for my first ever autocross....our ms3 is a great stock to work with....handle everything i throw at it....got better time with dsc off....its a great fun ride at the autocross overall....class D #55....

Tell us how you do in the autocross, and what the MS3 is like. Please.

[Rotus8]

That thing looks sick!!!(rockon)
Is sick good or bad?
(freak)

[Olestra]

Hehe, sick is good. =)

[Mazda3OnSpeed]

Thanks =D (glare)

[Mike V]

Not after he puts on the 225's.

D-Stock requires same width tire, same size wheel, and within (i believe) a 1/4 inch of offset from stock.

Didn't see this before... you're right about the wheel size has too be same as stock with a +/- 1/4" offset allowance, but you can run any size tire that you want (fender modifications not allowed).

[StealthMP5]

You can run 245/40/18's. They have more clearance than you think