18x7.5 with 43 mm offset?

[forsaken7]

Hey guys, I read a sticky on here (or mazda 3 forums) about safe installation on a stock height (not lowering ever) and I couldn't find anything about +43 offset...
I'm trying to get black rims and I found a pair for cheap and it's 18x7.5 with a 43 offset...no tires on it atm

I was wondering, would it fit a 2005 5dr s?

 

[hat1018]

Not 100% sure, but I think you will need to roll your rears. There may be a rub when loaded and go over a bump.

 

[MonchieM3S]

You should be fine especially if your stock height. someone else has 18x7.5 +42 lowered and they don't rub on full lock turns. (on m3f)

 

[active-trend]

yes it will fit, anything 42+, but you still need to roll your front fenders. the 04-06 did not roll fenders from factory like on the 07+.

 

[Kaze]

You do NOT need to roll your fenders. They WILL fit.

I've had wheels with those exact same specs with a lowered ride height and they fit fine without any problems.

 

[hat1018]

I too am still learning what does and does not fit without issues. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[CTAZOOM]

what size tires are we talking about here? I'm also looking for 18"..maybe with 215/45/18 tires, or 225/45/18 tires my preference.. will those fit ?

 

[rustychops41]

225/40-18 is stock diameter. 45's will be a tad taller than the 205/50-17's. Have 225/40-18's on Mazda CX-7 OEM wheels, 18x7.5, stock height, zero rubbing issues on a 2007 HB

 

[CTAZOOM]

hmm i dont think i can do 40.. too low for these harsh streets... is 225 on the mazda 3 pretty flush ?

 

[Push2Drop]

Hey guys, I read a sticky on here (or mazda 3 forums) about safe installation on a stock height (not lowering ever) and I couldn't find anything about +43 offset...
I'm trying to get black rims and I found a pair for cheap and it's 18x7.5 with a 43 offset...no tires on it atm

I was wondering, would it fit a 2005 5dr s?

They will fit and if you run a 215 40 18 you will be .24" smaller diameter than the stock wheel/tire combo (24.77 ' vs. 25.1") And you do not have to roll your fenders. I have a 7.5" et 42 that I can drive tucked without rubbing. If your not lowering than you have no worries.

 

[jtr92]

Just to confirm...I am looking to buy some Gen 1 MSP3 Rims and tires for my 05 Mazda 3, Do I have to worry about rubbing? I'm assuming not based on everyone's answers

 

[Filthaypinoy206]

honestly they will fit. anything NON AGGRESSIVE will fit.

 

[escort1991]

Just to confirm...I am looking to buy some Gen 1 MSP3 Rims and tires for my 05 Mazda 3, Do I have to worry about rubbing? I'm assuming not based on everyone's answers

Look like the MS3 wheels will be out 6mm further than the stock 17x6.5", which is what 1/4". You won't have an issue with rubbing unless you go with a super wide tire.