What offset do I need?

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andyfatsax

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Mazdaspeed3

• Feb 28, 2005

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I want 17x7 - rims - going to run 205 tires but need to know the offset. With the 47 offset from my P5 work?

 

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tsunami

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mazda3 5 door

• Mar 2, 2005

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check tire rack... they should help you out...

 

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ARD MP5

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• Mar 2, 2005

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Tirerack hasn't always been the best place for my wheel fitment solutions in regards to high offset mazdas. however with this chasis in 7" i think you can do a standard +40. I have yet to get one into the shop to measure it out but my friend's sister just bought one. It is a sedan however.

YOUR P5 WHEELS WILL WORK DEFINITELY.

Rishie

 

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AzMz3

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• Mar 3, 2005

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ARD MP5 said:

Tirerack hasn't always been the best place for my wheel fitment solutions in regards to high offset mazdas. however with this chasis in 7" i think you can do a standard +40. I have yet to get one into the shop to measure it out but my friend's sister just bought one. It is a sedan however.

YOUR P5 WHEELS WILL WORK DEFINITELY.

Rishie

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48 offset is ideal and a 45 offset will work too. With a drop on that 40 offset you might rub as the tires will be pushed further out than stock.

 

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ARD MP5

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• Mar 3, 2005

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Now with the 225/45/17 how much room do you have between the tire sidewall and the inside of the fender in the rear?

Also, history has shown that wagons have a different wheel fitment than sedans, do you know if this is true in the Mazda3?

I'm gonna create a new post with these questions after it's all been answered. I think here would be a good place to walk thru the basic steps of creating an ideal fitment as well as the tolerance for standard fitments.

Rishie

 

Last edited: Mar 3, 2005