The Ultimate "Will They Fit" Thread - Everything you need to know about wheels, spacers and tires for your MS

[dastpe]

Originally Posted by dantes5823 so im thinking about running some PF01's in either 17x9 +40 or 18x9 +45 18x8.5 +48 or even a 17x8.5 +40. I would prefer a wider tire and im not agains rulling and pulling. I want to run a 245 tire but not sure if it would work on either setup. Im lowered on the eibachs.

any of those setups would be cool. if you saw my car at the nator pa meet last week. i have 18x8.5 +33 in the rear and +35 in front. i think 245s would be fine on both the 8.5 setups. not too familiar with the 9" wheel.

[dantes5823]

Originally Posted by dastpe any of those setups would be cool. if you saw my car at the nator pa meet last week. i have 18x8.5 +33 in the rear and +35 in front. i think 245s would be fine on both the 8.5 setups. not too familiar with the 9" wheel.

Its looking like the 17x9 +40. Mike has that on his car, actually he has pretty much exactly what i want so im gonna test fit one day. Looking to get PF01's for sure tho.

[caesura]

help!! I fitted my new private akzents that are 18x8 +46offset and they wouldn't clear the front brake calipers so my question is what size spacer I'd need? i know the stock offset is 50 something so would a 10mm spacer be enough or will I need something more like a 25mm?

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by caesura help!! I fitted my new private akzents that are 18x8 +46offset and they wouldn't clear the front brake calipers so my question is what size spacer I'd need? i know the stock offset is 50 something so would a 10mm spacer be enough or will I need something more like a 25mm?

So the spokes are actually rubbing the face of the caliper?

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[caesura]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 So the spokes are actually rubbing the face of the caliper? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

Yeah the spokes are right up against it so I'm assuming I'd need the 25mm spacer but just wanted a second opinion.

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by caesura Yeah the spokes are right up against it so I'm assuming I'd need the 25mm spacer but just wanted a second opinion.

How bad of a rub?

[caesura]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 How bad of a rub?

I haven't driven it because I can't get the lug nuts tightened enough lol so pretty bad

[speedy308]

I say about a 10mm spacer would be enough. what you should do is hold the wheel up to the point where it clears and measure the gap between the rotor/wheel. You will need extended studs as well if you need more than 5mm

[Domino81]

Jesus, even some washers on the studs just to move it away from the hub.

[dastpe]

Originally Posted by speedy308 I say about a 10mm spacer would be enough. what you should do is hold the wheel up to the point where it clears and measure the gap between the rotor/wheel. You will need extended studs as well if you need more than 5mm

or just run hubcentric spacers. i dont understand how that offset and width is rubbing against the brakes. thats almost the same as an rx8 wheel.

Originally Posted by caesura help!! I fitted my new private akzents that are 18x8 +46offset and they wouldn't clear the front brake calipers so my question is what size spacer I'd need? i know the stock offset is 50 something so would a 10mm spacer be enough or will I need something more like a 25mm?

if that is the correct offset, that wheel should be fine. +46 sticks out more, so should be easier to fit.

[caesura]

[QUOTE=dastpe;1520154]or just run hubcentric spacers. i dont understand how that offset and width is rubbing against the brakes. thats almost the same as an rx8 wheel.



I thought they would fit easily because they are just like rx8 rims but I didn't take the lip of the rim into account which is about 2inches. Anyway ordered the 10mm hub centric spacers Friday.

[smoogs12]

[quote=caesura;1520170]

Originally Posted by dastpe or just run hubcentric spacers. i dont understand how that offset and width is rubbing against the brakes. thats almost the same as an rx8 wheel. I thought they would fit easily because they are just like rx8 rims but I didn't take the lip of the rim into account which is about 2inches. Anyway ordered the 10mm hub centric spacers Friday.

Pretty sure that you will need longer studs with those spacers.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe 10mm is where the line is drawn.

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[caesura]

Yeah pretty much anything 10mm and up you will from what I read, but they come with extended studs so I'm good

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by caesura Yeah pretty much anything 10mm and up you will from what I read, but they come with extended studs so I'm good

What ones did you get?

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[caesura]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 What ones did you get? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

I got these ones HUBCENTRIC WHEEL SPACERS 10MM 5X114.3 MAZDA MAZDA5 06+ W/ EXTENDED STUDS | eBay

[dastpe]

no, i meant hubcentric spacers with studs in them. H&R makes them...and others.

[caesura]

I couldn't find really any other ones that were the right size, and h and r doesn't make them in 10mm for the mazdaspeed3/3.

[dastpe]

i think thats because you would have to cut the current studs. they are something like 18mm long.

[curlyface]

Thinking of going:
255/40/r17
on 17x8 +35

Will I need to roll fenders being dropped 1-1.3" on a 1st gen ms3?

[Speed3man]

Okay I have a question I'm looking to run 235/40/18 nt05 with tsw +40 offset.. Will I need to run spacers for it not to rub? Also I have amr coilovers.. Thanks

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by Speed3man Okay I have a question I'm looking to run 235/40/18 nt05 with tsw +40 offset.. Will I need to run spacers for it not to rub? Also I have amr coilovers.. Thanks

Whats the width of the wheel?

And also....Does anyone know what the hub bore is on oz ultraleggeras?
Been searching like crazy and just cant find a solid answer. The wheels are the 17x8et35 version.

[greenespeed]

Anyone have pics they could post of a ms6 with 18x8 +35 offset with 235-40-18 tires and lowered suspension. I currently have stock suspension running this size wheel but with a 225-45-18 tire and it rubs like hell. ( I know wrong size tire but got for next to nothing with the wheels ).

I am getting the fenders rolled as much as possible this weekend so that should help and soon will be going with 235-40-18 tires but need to know if it will still rub when I lower it. thanks.

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by greenespeed Anyone have pics they could post of a ms6 with 18x8 +35 offset with 235-40-18 tires and lowered suspension. I currently have stock suspension running this size wheel but with a 225-45-18 tire and it rubs like hell. ( I know wrong size tire but got for next to nothing with the wheels ). I am getting the fenders rolled as much as possible this weekend so that should help and soon will be going with 235-40-18 tires but need to know if it will still rub when I lower it. thanks.

This was in the op. Its +33, but for all intent and purpose, its close enough.
Youll need a good roll for sure.

[dynamix]

what size tire would i need on an ms6 with stock height on evo x enkei's?

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by dynamix what size tire would i need on an ms6 with stock height on evo x enkei's?

245/40/18 is oem for those wheels

[dastpe]

i run 235/40

[dynamix]

would a 225/40 be good to run on them or would that be a bit of a stretch with 225s.

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by dynamix would a 225/40 be good to run on them or would that be a bit of a stretch with 225s.

There's no reason you cant do that, but I would use 235/40 or 245/40 just for the sake of keeping the overall diameter as close to stock as possible.

You might see a tiny bit of stretch with 225s depending on what manufacturer you go with (actual section width varies from brand to brand) but it wouldn't be much. Most likely just super flush with the lip of the wheel.

[snwslasher27]

Two part question:
I am looking at 18x8 with 45+offset on stock suspension. I am going to throw the stock Dunlop 225/40s on them .

I am pretty sure I wont have issues rubbing or using the stock tires on this setup bust wanted to be sure.


Also, recently picked up set of used Motegi 16's white wheels 16x7 with 42+ offset already checked them, they have adequate clearance around the front calipers.

Just wanted to make sure I will be good with no rubbing on this set up as well,
and what tire specs i should look for 215/55, 205/55, 215/60, 205/60?

Thanks , glad i made the move from mazda3forums.com to here, much better speed knowledgebase

[Big sugaaakane1]

wow.... i was going to be a complete noob and start a thread asking if certain wheels i wanted would fit. i go to the nator meeting out here in new york and they told me research. well here i am and ll i have to say is thank you and for the rest of the noobsters.. RESEARCH!!!!!

[ericdebruyn1]

Can fit 18x8 +20 with18/225/40, lowered with h&r lowering springs with Koni struts and shocks tightened all the way very little rubbing, I'm just going to roll the fenders in the back and should be good, or get 18/215/40 next time u get tires ImageUploadedByTapatalk1344179289.739503.jpg

This is looking from the back


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Sorry taken with my phone so not the best quality

[naoandlater]

Just installed h&r springs with koni yellows on my car. Running 18x8.5 +45 wrapped in 235/40/10 Nitto NT555. Rubs when turning hard. *Fixed the clunking sound.

Pics of the car

(With 5mm spacers on the rear)

(Please don't mind the jdm angel pic. I didn't take it)

[ericdebruyn1]

Did you tighten the shocks down all the way? And is the thumping noise coming from the back or front?

If you can get 215x45 or 40 and you might be good, tire shops say that it's in safe but my girl friends brother has 205x45 on 8.5" wide rims and drifts the fuck out of his z3 and nothing has happened this is his car you can kinda see how stretched the tires are

I'm on vacation and sorry I'm not a big help
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[ericdebruyn1]

Originally Posted by naoandlater Just installed h&r springs with koni yellows on my car. Running 18x8.5 +45 wrapped in 235/40/10 Nitto NT555. Rubs when turning hard. *Fixed the clunking sound. Pics of the car (With 5mm spacers on the rear) (Please don't mind the jdm angel pic. I didn't take it)

Read my post above ^^^ sorry

[naoandlater]

Originally Posted by ericdebruyn1 Did you tighten the shocks down all the way? And is the thumping noise coming from the back or front? If you can get 215x45 or 40 and you might be good, tire shops say that it's in safe but my girl friends brother has 205x45 on 8.5" wide rims and drifts the fuck out of his z3 and nothing has happened this is his car you can kinda see how stretched the tires are I'm on vacation and sorry I'm not a big help Attachment 70150

It's all good.

The sound was coming from the back. I did some more reading and found out that koni yellows on the rear needed to be tightened a bit more than the factory torque spec. The sound is gone now.

I thought about going switching tires but I honestly don't want stretch less than 225 on a 8.5 inch width rim.

[manila]

Does anyone have pics of an MS3 with wheels similar to these specs? 18x7.5 +42

[smoogs12]

@manilaMS12

Those wheels are exactly the same specs.

Tapa

[KRNAGE]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 @manilaMS12 Those wheels are exactly the same specs. Tapa

No fitment issues at all - that's my MPS but just recently sold them CE28 replicas. Friend has them now getting powder coated. On stock shocks with road magnet springs at that time

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[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by KRNAGE No fitment issues at all - that's my MPS but just recently sold them CE28 replicas. Friend has them now getting powder coated. On stock shocks with road magnet springs at that time Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

Lol Kinda funny how you just happened to see my post

Tapa

[KRNAGE]

Tell me about it. I'm checking fitment threads as I want to get on the rota grid 18x9.5 wagon so really want to be sure as no one around me has this setup for me to test fit to be 100%

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