225/40/18's fit, see pics here

tokstad

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Protege 5 2003
Just put on a set of 225/40/18's, the wheels are enkei RSV antracites. I believe the offset is +45?

I still need to roll the lip on the rear as when I've got about 300 lbs in the back it rubs a little....

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No it's stock height, I don't think I could successfully lower it very much, the fronts would likely clear the fenders, but the rear tires might rub (too close for comfort)

I think lowering may be possible. When I was driving home from getting the wheels I had my stock wheels/tire in the back (at least 150lbs), a 100lb jack, and my son (50lbs) in the back seat. It dropped the rear about 1.5" and the drivers side rear tire was rubbing slightly on the fender lip. If I rolled the feders I think I could drop it some.

Currently I can fit my middle and pointer finger in the gap between wheel and fender with a little wiggle room (1/4").
 
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Nice, welcome to the club. I'm running 215/30/18. Lowered on Tein S-Tech. In process of rolling rear fenders. Take more pics of different angles.
 
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