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Low Profile
Posted: April 12th, 2009, 9:33 am
by ninnemann
Is there anything keeping a 1992 Mazda Mx-3 from me installing Low Profile Tires?
Re: Low Profile
Posted: April 12th, 2009, 9:54 am
by colinsmx3
Thats a broad question.... What size of rim and tire you looking at??
Re: Low Profile
Posted: April 13th, 2009, 12:26 pm
by ninnemann
I have 14s but they could go bigger of course. I meant for it to be broad because I don't have all of the details it was just an idea I've been pondering on for a while.
Re: Low Profile
Posted: April 13th, 2009, 2:04 pm
by taylor_matt
I plan on putting 17'' rim with 205/40/R17 tires on my MX3.
Re: Low Profile
Posted: April 13th, 2009, 4:49 pm
by Nd4SpdSe
Well, basically, find out what size rims you want, and we can help you to figure out what size tire will fit.
It's the the total size of the wheel that is the question, and that is literally "size of the rim + size of the tire"
If you have any tires/wheel/rim related questions, try posting in the "Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires" section:
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Re: Low Profile
Posted: April 13th, 2009, 4:53 pm
by projectzemx3
with 18's you need a 35 series tire. with 17's i had a 40 series but i thought it was too small. i would of gone with a 45 series if i had to buy tires again for those rims.
Re: Low Profile
Posted: April 13th, 2009, 8:57 pm
by ninnemann
Sounds good. Anybody know a good place to buy from?
Re: Low Profile
Posted: April 13th, 2009, 9:39 pm
by Nd4SpdSe
Where do you live?
Re: Low Profile
Posted: April 14th, 2009, 10:07 am
by colinsmx3
if you go with a 215 45 17 you will get a SLIGHT rub in the front on the splash shield when at full turn... Nothing to worry about though.... Thats what I run, the 205 40 looks to small to me.
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If you are in Ontario.
Re: Low Profile
Posted: April 17th, 2009, 10:29 am
by ninnemann
I'm in ohio, around the Canton-Cleveland area.
Re: Low Profile
Posted: April 18th, 2009, 12:32 pm
by Ukrman
hey colin, so you got 215/45 17 thats with the car lowered? what springs? cause i will need some new tires soon, right now i got 205/40 17 but I do agree that it looks a bit small..... but wasnt sure if bigger would cause fitment issues.