Tire Size

[jR.]

225/45/17 w/ +45 offset, will it work??

Right now I have wheels with 205/40/17 and on tire calculator is says Im 6% too fast which is bad.

I was wondering if 215/45/17 or a 225/45/17 would work?
Will they fit (no rubbing) the stock height Mazda3?
Its REV Model 7 wheels with +45 offset.
I WANT TO GET THE BIGGEST TIRE THAT WOULD FIT and eliminate some wheel gap WITHOUT LOWERING THE CAR.
Thanks for answering my question in advance.

 

[808Mazda3]

Yes that size would with, and No you shouldn't have any rubbing problems.

i am running a set of 18's with a 48 offset on 2254518 and Tein Basic coilovers and i have no rubbing.

 

[jR.]

The higher the offset, the better right?
Also my wheels are 17x7.5

 

[SwampAss]

I'd think a 225/45 would get you closer to the 205/50 rolling stock. Obviously it would be wider, but the side wall would be close to that of the 50 series.

 

[jR.]

Day Pics, I know I need new tires, thats why I took pics, to see what size ya think I need.
205/40/17 is on there now with a 17x7.5 wheel with 45+ Offset.

 

[jR.]

(bump)
Still in need of help!
Thanks Gents.....

 

[ag bullet]

(bump)
Still in need of help!
Thanks Gents.....

a 215/50r17 will work as well.

 

[jR.]

yeah im looking into that, thanks Bullet!

 

[jR.]

any 17x7.5 with 45+, what size tires you got?