Will an 18x8 rim fit the wheel well?

lucas8 · Dec 14, 2006

Thinking about getting a set of 18" MOTEGI DP10 GLOSS BLACK WHEELS. They're only 18 lbs each and have a 2" lip that would look killer on my tinted brilliant black 5. They have a +40 offset, and buywheelstoday.com says they will fit a Mazda3 with no issues. Does anyone know if there is enough space for 8" wide rims, or will there be rubbing?

18 in MOTEGI DP10 GLOSS BLACK RACING RIMS.jpg

the_saint · Dec 14, 2006

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123621877&highlight=rx8

lucas8 · Dec 15, 2006

Thanks for the link Saint. So what would the offset need to be on an 18x8? Or is an 8" rim too wide period?
I wish someone would put together a range of offsets (highest through lowest) of aftermarket wheel and tire sizes that would work for the Mazda5. Anybody care to be that hero? I think info like that should be a sticky at the top of this forum for the number of times I have seen questions/concerns on this topic...

the_saint · Dec 19, 2006

The RX8s are 8 +50 and they seem to stick out just a lil bit up front, so I'm guessing w/an 8" wheel you'd be looking at a +50 or higher. I had a bunch of pics w/different wheels and offsets a while ago, I'll see if I can find it again and post it up here.

you could make those +40s work, you's just need to roll & pull the fenders and probably get a little stretch & some camber goin on.

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