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arkitek
06-08-2009, 04:10 PM
I'm looking at getting these for my orange MSP. I searched but still very am unclear of fitment.
Will they fit or will they rub?
If they rub, what can be done?
What's the best offset for 225 tires anyway?
Greatly appreciated.

Continental ExtremeContact DW tires
225/45R17

Kosei K1 TS (17x7)
Offset: (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=101&currentpage=92) 50mm
Backspacing: (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=101&currentpage=92) 5.98"
Bolt Pattern: (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=92) 5-114
Weight: 13.7lbs.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=TS120LG&wheelMake=Kosei&wheelModel=K1+TS&wheelFinish=Light+Grey+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MazdaSpeed+Protege&autoYear=2003&autoModClar=&filterSize=17&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Weight
BadBandar
06-08-2009, 07:32 PM
If ur not lowered, they'll fit.
arkitek
06-09-2009, 02:06 AM
Seriously? I'm not lowered.
solo.
06-09-2009, 09:35 AM
They'll fit.
arkitek
06-10-2009, 01:18 AM
Any issues with 225 wide tires on 17x7 wide rims?
BadBandar
06-10-2009, 02:29 AM
you should stick to 215/45/17. 225 will make the wheel wider. It depends what offset ur wheels are.
arkitek
06-10-2009, 09:00 AM
They're 50mm.


you should stick to 215/45/17. 225 will make the wheel wider. It depends what offset ur wheels are.
BadBandar
06-10-2009, 10:30 AM
You should be fine.
dmention7
06-10-2009, 12:34 PM
I have 225/45/17 on a 17x7.5 +45 wheel and stock suspension. I rubbed badly in the rear until I rolled the fenders. I still rub some when I hit bumps with weight in the back of the car.

I suspect you may rub a bit, but the extra 5mm of offset you have, along with a narrower wheel will probably mean you'll be okay, especially if you roll your fenders.

FWIW, I would stick with a 215 width tire on a 7" wheel.
slo03.5msp
06-13-2009, 04:41 PM
215 on 7" 225 fits I'm lowered and running 17x7.5 with 225/45 17 on a 45 mm offset. Had to roll the rear as well. 225 on a 50 may rub in front when turning.
SwirlFX
06-13-2009, 05:16 PM
FWIW, I would stick with a 215 width tire on a 7" wheel.


+1
blkonblkMSP
06-15-2009, 11:47 PM
Dont mean to thread jack but will a 225/45/17 tire will fit in the front. Oh n im dropped on s techs
INGREXCO
06-17-2009, 09:52 AM
I have 225 45 17 on my stock harts with a stock suspension, the only "rubbing" i noticed was inside the rear fender some of the plastic rubbed off so it sort of fixed itself if you catch what im saying.
arkitek
06-19-2009, 11:31 AM
What issues would there be running 225 instead of 215 on 17x7? Thanks.
dmention7
06-19-2009, 11:33 AM
Nothing major, it's just a bit on the wide side for the wheel. I have 225/45s on a 7.5" wheel, and the sidewall is just a hair past the lip of the rim.
arkitek
06-19-2009, 11:33 AM
That's good to hear.
Stock offset is 55mm and it rubs only slightly on rear fender.
My new rims are 50mm offset so I should be ok then with the additional 5mm offset?

Would you go 225 again or stick with 215?


I have 225 45 17 on my stock harts with a stock suspension, the only "rubbing" i noticed was inside the rear fender some of the plastic rubbed off so it sort of fixed itself if you catch what im saying.