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truredspeed3
10-14-2008, 03:05 PM
Does anyone have pics of a MS3 with this wheel setup? Thanks!
Moultese
10-14-2008, 05:23 PM
I sure hope so. I'd love to see this set up.
mastadon
10-14-2008, 07:40 PM
What was the size that white Speed3 with gold Axis wheels had?
Young Roids
10-16-2008, 12:28 AM
nope. It will rub.
truredspeed3
10-16-2008, 09:27 AM
nope. It will rub.

And you know this how?!
CnoTataymo
10-16-2008, 11:08 AM
It'll rub because the stock MS3 wheels are 18x7 with +52 offset. Pushing a wheel out 9mm and being 1.5" wider will have it stick out. Therefore, rubbing especially in the rear. People running the RX-8 wheels which are +50 offset and are 18x8 usually run 225/40's and don't rub when they are slammed. I've also see +48 offset with the same 18x8 and 225/40's work but with rolled fenders.
wisniaPl
10-16-2008, 11:22 AM
you can run them....but with coilovers.....
Moultese
10-16-2008, 12:40 PM
Just roll the fenders. People seem so afraid to run low offset wheels.
Young Roids
10-17-2008, 09:54 AM
And you know this how?!

Just from doing the math pretty much like Cno said. I have seen alot of different wheel sizes and offsets on this car from this and other forums so I have a good idea of what will or will not work.

But prove me wrong, rolling the rears would help you try and fit these wheels.
truredspeed3
10-17-2008, 10:28 AM
Just from doing the math pretty much like Cno said. I have seen alot of different wheel sizes and offsets on this car from this and other forums so I have a good idea of what will or will not work.

But prove me wrong, rolling the rears would help you try and fit these wheels.

Its been done dude. I was just actually interested in seeing pics. Theres no sense coming in here and just saying, "oh it wont work."
CnoTataymo
10-17-2008, 11:13 AM
Anything will work if you've got the time, tools and money. I believe somewhere on here, someone ran/is running 255/35/18's but I forgot the width and offset were. He basically grinded the inside rear fender a lot and rolled it. And also, stiffer suspension wouldn't let you rub as much either.
speedsports
10-17-2008, 11:15 AM
Just roll the fenders. People seem so afraid to run low offset wheels.

I completely agree with you here, people seem scared of rolling the fenders. If your going to upgrade your wheels, why not go a little bit wider as well!
wisniaPl
10-17-2008, 12:06 PM
I completely agree with you here, people seem scared of rolling the fenders. If your going to upgrade your wheels, why not go a little bit wider as well!

even you you roll the he will rub on any bump thats why i said coil over so he cann adjust stiffnes and dont rub
Young Roids
10-17-2008, 06:13 PM
Its been done dude. I was just actually interested in seeing pics. Theres no sense coming in here and just saying, "oh it wont work."

Didn't know that. Was that the asian girl with the 7 spoke wheels?
Young Roids
10-17-2008, 06:15 PM
Anything will work if you've got the time, tools and money. I believe somewhere on here, someone ran/is running 255/35/18's but I forgot the width and offset were. He basically grinded the inside rear fender a lot and rolled it. And also, stiffer suspension wouldn't let you rub as much either.

Cobb ran some 18x8.5 with a 52mm offset that I believe they put 255s onto.
bf360
12-10-2008, 11:03 PM
bump anyone?
STRICK-
12-11-2008, 12:52 AM
ill have my 18 x 8 +35s installed on friday. ill post some pics this weekend
Yoo Shin
12-12-2008, 02:29 AM
ill have my 18 x 8 +35s installed on friday. ill post some pics this weekend

Awesome, what wheels did you get?

EDIT: Oops I misread. Thought you said 18x8.5 45 :(
ZOOMZOOMDUDE
12-16-2008, 10:31 AM
pics pics
STRICK-
12-16-2008, 11:14 AM
pics pics

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123727900