New p5 owner, need some help I bought some 17x7.5 wheels with a +35mm offset

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Andyvr4

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2002 Mazda protege5 midnight blue mica

• Aug 20, 2016

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I bought a set of +35mm offset 17x7.5 rims and am wondering if I'll have rubbing issues? It's on tein springs now so 1.8/1.5 lowering and currently on +38mm 17x7.5 wheels now without rubbing. Problem is I bought the car this way and am unsure if fenders are rolled or what. But I'm also lost with what tire size I should get I currently have 205/40r17 on now but I feel it's too thin of a sidewall for my liking. Trying to decide if I should get 215/40r17 or 205/45r16 or am I limited to 205/40r17? While on the +35mm wheels? Or please give me Your thoughts I don't wanna waste money thanks

 

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datmazda

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2001 Mazda Protege ES

• Aug 20, 2016

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i have 16x7 wheels 30 offset with 205-55-16 and i rub like a b**** on turns, but i own a sedan. lowered 2 inches on yellowspeed coilovers.

 

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Andyvr4

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2002 Mazda protege5 midnight blue mica

• Aug 20, 2016

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So im looking at possible rubbing I think but please anyone running a setup close to mine?

 

Natey

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• Aug 20, 2016

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I'd get some new wheels. The stock P5 wheels are 16x6 +50. The most you wanna go for a stock P5 on 7.5s is +45 or so (+48 is perfect imo), unless you're going for the flush look. Then it's time to roll the fenders, get some coilovers, and buy an illest sticker. LOL. If The wheels you have now aren't rubbing, you definitely have rolled fenders.

7.5 wheels are an extra 15mm poked out, and the 35mm offset is another 15mm. That's over an inch difference.

Here's a pic of my P5 on 18x7.5 +48 with 215/40 BFG tires. No rub, no roll. I'm thinking 215 or something with more sidewall wont work for your car with those offsets though.
http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Natey/AutoExe1.jpg

 

Last edited: Aug 20, 2016

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Andyvr4

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2002 Mazda protege5 midnight blue mica

• Aug 20, 2016

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I guess I'm not fully understanding the offset. It 3mm difference from my already 38mm to 35mm it's really another inch poke out

 

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Andyvr4

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2002 Mazda protege5 midnight blue mica

• Aug 20, 2016

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I'm not sure if you can tell from this picture but it's hard to tell

 

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Jackie chan

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• Aug 20, 2016

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If that wheel/ tire combo fits, just stick with the same tire size. A 3mm difference in offset is like the thickness of two quarters. Not a huge deal.

 

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Andyvr4

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2002 Mazda protege5 midnight blue mica

• Aug 20, 2016

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Well I have the option to return now.

I found some 17x8 38mm rims is that a better option

Also looks like rear wheel wells are rolled but fronts seem to be stock

 

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Andyvr4

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2002 Mazda protege5 midnight blue mica

• Aug 23, 2016

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Bought some 17x7 Motegi mr7 instead but what size tire should o get I have 205/40r17 could I go 215/40r17 or 205/45r17 something meatier?

 

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azuelke

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2003 Protege5 | Black>Yellow

• Aug 23, 2016

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Moved to P5 Lounge.

 

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Andyvr4

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2002 Mazda protege5 midnight blue mica

• Aug 24, 2016

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Thank you

 

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Jackie chan

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• Aug 24, 2016

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I'd probably go 205/45/17, but 215 40 works aswell.