rims size

[Puertorico]

whats is the biggest rim size that can be put on a 2002 mazda protege 5? the car is used everyday so i need to know whats the biggest size i can put wit no problems or anything wit the springs added to it.

[JoshP5]

18x7.5 with correct offset. 18x8 if you roll the rear fenders.

[BKJT05]

there is a thread with one that has 20's on it, but alot of modding was done, i think 19's too, but no tire at all....search for the official protege wheel thread

[BKJT05]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79658&highlight=official+wheel&page=3

[Puertorico]

okay thanks. but im talking about just regular no modding done to it or nada i guess 18x7.5 will be it huh?

[gottacatchup]

with rubberbands for tires. Id be safe and go with some nice 17's.

[Puertorico]

ah i see. what about 18s with lowprofile tires?

[JoshP5]

You could run like 215/35-18s but 17s work and look much better on our cars.

[Puertorico]

umm ok i guess 17s with the springs and all should give it a nice ride and look after all..

[CantCMe]

i have 215/35/18s on my Pro and when I hit a pothole my eyes get teary...17's are MUCH safer and are better for everyday use.

[Puertorico]

ah dang. I guess when im ready to buy new rims ill be going with 17s then.

[JoshP5]

17x7 with 42-50mm offset for 205/45s; get 48-55mm for 215/40s.

[importcrazy]

our cars brent suited to run big wheels and tires, the ride quality decreases substantielly with 18's and if thiS is your dd then its gunma get old real fast. i have 17's on for 5 years now and am happy with the ride and the look not to mention your accelaration goes to crap with bigger wheels

[CantCMe]

our cars brent suited to run big wheels and tires, the ride quality decreases substantielly with 18's and if thiS is your dd then its gunma get old real fast. i have 17's on for 5 years now and am happy with the ride and the look not to mention your accelaration goes to crap with bigger wheels

+1

[BKJT05]

i had 18's hated the ride quality, went to 17s and a drop and love it...look at my sig...looks sick qith 17s

[Robot Romeo]

17x7 +48mm offset FTW!

[Puertorico]

yea it looks good. i guess when im ready to buy some rims they will be 17s for what i been told. thanks to all for the info and help and your time