Fitting 18's??
-
- Junior Member
- Posts: 10
- Joined: July 10th, 2008, 11:57 pm
Fitting 18's??
So anyways, bought a mx3. Picked up some 18's with 225/40 tires. Was just curious if 18's will fit on the mx3 without clearence or rubbing? I have searched but have found nothing.
- RS_OBD'oh_2
- Senior Member
- Posts: 2400
- Joined: April 9th, 2007, 1:26 pm
- Location: Calgary, AB
Re: Fitting 18's??
Wow, sounds heavy. I've got 17's 215/40's. They fit fine. I do notice the extra wieght tho. The 18's should fit... pending on offset. If I were to do it over again I would go 16's. Maybe enkei rp01's or something light.
We've got members running everything from 14's - 18's and I don't think I've read about anyone having clearance issues. It will hurt your turnin radius a tad and you may feel more feedback at the wheel, but overall it should be fine.
I hope you've got some good struts and maybe lowering springs. She will be riding pretty high.
We've got members running everything from 14's - 18's and I don't think I've read about anyone having clearance issues. It will hurt your turnin radius a tad and you may feel more feedback at the wheel, but overall it should be fine.
I hope you've got some good struts and maybe lowering springs. She will be riding pretty high.
-
- Junior Member
- Posts: 10
- Joined: July 10th, 2008, 11:57 pm
Re: Fitting 18's??
Well the car needs brakes done. So right now its just parked, but i got some rims for a good price so i said what the hell. But yeah i know its going to look like a f---ing 4x4 lol. But once i get the brakes done then ill be lowering it for sure. So right now i wont be driving it other then down the street to see how it feels with the rims. I havnt even drove the mx3 yet so ill just get used to the new rims anyways. But yeah i dont know the offset. We will see. Thanks for the input.
- mitmaks
- Senior Member
- Posts: 8704
- Joined: September 10th, 2001, 2:01 am
- antispam: ~SPAM*SUX~
- Location: Spokane, WA
- Contact:
Re: Fitting 18's??
personally I wouldnt go bigger than 17's although 15's are most practical on a GS/RS
Magnum s/s lines, strut bars, carbon fiber bezel, indiglow gauge, Sony Xplod, inverted c/f hood, SRD lower tie bar '93 GS SE '95 Cobra SVT #2722 '68 Charger R/T 440
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks
-
- Junior Member
- Posts: 10
- Joined: July 10th, 2008, 11:57 pm
Re: Fitting 18's??
Well they went on without any problems. They dont rub at all. Heres a pic.
But yeah, better then the shitty steelies that were on it.
But yeah, better then the shitty steelies that were on it.
- mitmaks
- Senior Member
- Posts: 8704
- Joined: September 10th, 2001, 2:01 am
- antispam: ~SPAM*SUX~
- Location: Spokane, WA
- Contact:
Re: Fitting 18's??
they might rub once you drop it a little.
Magnum s/s lines, strut bars, carbon fiber bezel, indiglow gauge, Sony Xplod, inverted c/f hood, SRD lower tie bar '93 GS SE '95 Cobra SVT #2722 '68 Charger R/T 440
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks
-
- Regular Member
- Posts: 156
- Joined: May 19th, 2005, 4:11 pm
- Location: The netherlands ( europe)
Re: Fitting 18's??
just remember that the size isnt good, so speed given on the speedometer isnt 100% accurate...
normally with 18inch you need 225x35 tires....
normally with 18inch you need 225x35 tires....
2.5L KLZE engine, CF hood, Postert frontbumper, kmax skirts, custom diffusor..
MY RIDE:
http://www.mazdamx-3.nl/members/member_show.php?id=102
MY RIDE:
http://www.mazdamx-3.nl/members/member_show.php?id=102
-
- Junior Member
- Posts: 10
- Joined: July 10th, 2008, 11:57 pm
Re: Fitting 18's??
Yeah i know, the tires only have like 65% tread left so they will be needing changed. I already planned on putting 35's. Give me some more clearence as well.
Re: Fitting 18's??
I've Got 18's on mine with 215/35/18 tires that is actually as close to stock size as you an get with unstock wheels. All you need to do now is make sure the rims you are getting are the correct offset and you'll be good to go
Re: Fitting 18's??
Yea I am with trevor on this one 215-40-18 is best for 18's.... I have 215-45-17 and they rub the fender splash shield when I make a tight turn.... and it comes EXTREMLLY close the the shock tower in the rear, Then again I am dropped 2 inchs I am surprised you got 225 on there!
- fowljesse
- Supporting Member
- Posts: 5676
- Joined: March 17th, 2006, 2:59 pm
- Location: portland, OR
- Contact:
Re: Fitting 18's??
I like the way 18s look, on a lowered MX-3, but don't like hw they feel.
'93 GS - P&P DE w/ ZE exh. cams/ pistns, KLG4 IM, 65mm TB, MSnS, Phenos, K&N RAI, UDP, Grnd wires, rear batt, filld MM, torq strt, TWM short shftr, Exedy, Lng tube hdrs 2.5" Side exhaust, H&R sprngs, Poly bushngs, strutbars, Alum. crss mmber&tiebar, 22mm swybar, solid links, Direzzas, leather int, Alpine 9805 stereo & alrm, keyless entry, 10 Boston Accoustics spkrs, Prjectrs, Blaster2, CF hood, FG hatch, Lexan
-
- Junior Member
- Posts: 25
- Joined: July 4th, 2008, 4:51 pm
- Location: toronto ontario canada
Re: Fitting 18's??
i like the 18 in look but if your into anything other then looks they are no good
Re: Fitting 18's??
for someone going to buy rims, what would be the best recomended size?
Re: Fitting 18's??
OK, DBrooks47315 sold the car to a friend of mine and the wheels do look good but man there's very minimal clearance with 18s so I advised my friend to give me the wheels and I'd give them 4 stock mags with good rubber. That's fair isn't it.
2004 Subaru WRX Silver, stage 2, minty interior.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
Feedback viewtopic.php?f=37&t=66348" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
7477th member.
I know you believe that you understand what you think I said but I'm sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
Feedback viewtopic.php?f=37&t=66348" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
7477th member.
I know you believe that you understand what you think I said but I'm sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.