aftermarket wheel fitment on mp3

[tarmac and beer]

ok, so the lug pattern is 5x114.3 and the oem wheels are 17x7 with a +55 offset. i understand these boat anchor wheels look pretty but they weigh 22-23lbs/each! in the interest of dropping rotational weight to put more of the 140hp to the ground, i was wondering what size lightweight 15" and 16" wheels would work.

will 15" or 16" wheel fit over the brakes on a mp3? does anyone know the offset a 15x7 wheel would need to be?

a 16x7 should fit fine with 205/50 rubber. summer tires in this size read like a who's who of awesome rubber.

[Pants McGregor]

Not sure of the offset, but 15's will fit. That is what my winter rims are.

[TXMazdaSpeeder]

i dont think diameter effects offset, i think ur 15's would be the same offset as ur 17's, and yes, the mp3 racing harts are the best damn boat anchors since the gm 305

[roni]

Personally, I'd stick with 17s. I know there aren't too many tire choices in the 205/45. I know some people have 215/40s on their mp3 (I have 215/40/17s on right now).

I have 15x6 rims for my snow tires.

16's will fit. If you want to get 16s, maybe look up the 16" rims for the Protege5? I know those fit.