My wife's 2013 5 currently has the OEM 16 rims and tires that need replacing. Not lowered, nor will it ever be.
I was originally looking for some lightweight 17" rims (ie: MX5) but now I've got the opportunity to pick up a set of the Rays 18x7.5 +50 MS3 wheels.
From reading the last 50+ pages it looks like these should fit with no problems? I see lots of people running the RX-8 wheels which I believe are 18x8 +50?
225 40 seems to be the best tire size for these rims? 215 45? 225 45? I'd prefer 225s for the added curbage protection. But the 45 sidewall is undoubtedly comfier.
Looking for a rub-free setup with worst case scenario loading (4 people in the car, luggage, towing a small trailer, etc). Not looking to roll fenders or other vehicle mods.
The 18x7.5 +50 wheels are appealing but if there is a greater than 0.1% possibility they'll rub I'll probably play it safe and get something narrower.
Thanks,