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DISCLAIMER: Just because one member did not experience rubbing with a specific wheel/tire combo, that doesn't mean that you won't either. Individual results may vary based on the type of driving you do and your suspension setup.

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OK, so the idea here is for everyone that has changed their wheels or tires, etc to post up what they have, include pictures if you like. This way if anyone has questions about what will fit and what won't, they can see what everyone else has done and get ideas.

This is not a thread for discussion, so please post only if you are putting up information. Any posts not strictly on topic for this thread will be deleted. Questions about a member's setup should go through PM to that member. Also please note that if you do not post information with the wheel, the post will be deleted. Include the name/brand, size, and offset.

If you're not sure about one of the specs for the wheel, you can try looking at http://www.wheelspecs.com

I'll start with an example using the stock wheel setups: (info taken from Doc Roadster)

OEM 16in wheels
Tires:
205/60/16 - North America
205/55/16 - Everywhere but North America

Wheels:
Mazda OEM 16x7
+55mm offset

Weight:
21.1lbs

OEM 17in wheels
Tires:
215/50/17 - North America
215/45/17 - Everywhere but North America

Wheels:
Mazda OEM 17x7
+60mm offset

Weight:
21.1lbs

RH C5 Evo
Wheels:
18x7.5
+42mm offset

Tires:
Dunlop W10 215/40/18

springs:
eibach pro kit

fedner:
did not rub at all with eibach, so did not roll the fender

GramLights 57pros

Wheels:
18x7.5
+52 offset - fit fine w/ no rubbing

Tires:
225/40-18 Toyo T1-R

About 43lbs per corner. I think the rims are about 19.5 lbs each

Eibachs Lowering Springs

I drove pretty hard with them on too. Next time I'll try 225's.

I'll post pics when I get my cam back.

[Here is a picture until you get the ones of your car - MG]

Wheels: Volk GT-U 18 x 7.5 +50 offset
Tires: Pirelli P-Zero Nero 225/40/18
Springs: H&R Sport

No rubbing, no fender roll.

Stock RX-8 wheels
18x8

Tires:
225/45/18

Sprint Lowering Springs

Konig Imagine
Black Opal Finish
19 x 8 +45
Nitto Extreme 225/35

No Drop
No Rubbing

ASA AR1
Wheels:
18x8
+35mm offset

Tires:
Dunlop SP 9000 225/40/18

springs:
eibach pro kit

fender:
had to be rolled as far as possible, rear wheel wells had to be slightly pulled. No rubbing.

Motegi MR7
Wheels:
18x7.5
+45mm offset

Tires:
Kuhmo 225/40/18

springs:
Stock

fender:
Have not rolled, and only rubbed once with people in back and going into a steep driveway

Wheels:
SSR GT7s 18x8
+48 offset

Tires:
Toyo Proxe4 225/40/18

Springs:
Stock

Fenders:
Rolled

Here is mine. 18x7.5 Maxxim Eracer wheels +45 offset with 215/40/18 Yokohama Parada Spec 2 tires. Max grip tires.











This is with a Eibach drop and no fenders rolled. No problems with rubbing.

Enkei RSV
Wheels:
18x7.5
+45mm offset
Anthracite metal finish

Tires:
Falken Ziex 512 215/40/18

springs:
Stock (for now; Eibachs soon!)

fender:
Have not rolled, and has never rubbed. Might change once Eibachs are installed

Wheels:
ALT-296 (Blades)
18x7.5
+42mm offset

Tires:
Nitto Neo Gen 215/40/18

Springs:
Eibach Pro-kit

Fender:
Does not rub at all with Eibach. Did not roll the fender.

Wheels-
Exel TZ-10's
18x7.5
+45 offset

Tires-
Yokohama ES100
225/40ZR18

rubbed badly with eibachs, rolled fenders. no rubbing with almost 2" drop on coilovers

MSR 105
Wheels:
18x7.5
+42mm offset

Tires:
Ventus HRII H405
225/18/40









Does rub only with someone in the back seat or going over a bump at high speeds. Fenders not rolled yet but soon they will be.

No longer have them

Just got my wheels on today:

G-Racing Kuma (Hyper Black)
48 18x7.5 Offset 225/40/18

Rubbing: Looks like they will probably rub when I get my lower job done (really close).

Pics soon...

My rims:

Kosei K1 TS 17"s
Offset: +50

My Tires:
Tires: Yokohama AVS dB 2
Size: 225/45/ZR17

Rubbing: They do not rub at all, however, the tires to overlap with the rear fender. I think if I put enough weight in the back they would rub, even with the high offset and only 225 width.

Pics:

Wheels: ADR M-Sports (Hyperblack) - 18x7.5 +48mm offset
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport - 225/45/18
Spings: Racing Beat

No Rubbing so far (about 1500 miles on this setup)

5Zigen FN01R-C (The lightness - yeah baby!)
17 x 7", 48 offset

Toyo Proxes T1-S
225/45-17

Stock 16" combo with substntially worn tires weighed 46=47 lbs, the new set weighed in at an approximately 10 lbs saving per corner

No rubbing including some VERY hard driving Not lowered, not that that would matter AT ALL - if its going to rub, it would have!
I've had 2 people in the back and stuff in the trunk - no issues.







And a final closeup ...

Falken Torque 5
18x7 +42 Offset
215/40/18 Hankook Ventus Sport K104
Does not rub. No Fender Rool needed





Car was once fitted with 18x8 +35 offset but those rubbed on rear wheels.

Work Emotion KAI
18 x 7.5
+42mm

Falken Azenzi Ziex 512's 225/40/18

Here are mine:

Motegi DPK's, gunmetal, 19 x 8
+40 offset

225/35/19 toyo proxes 4 wrapped around them bad boys!!!

Eibach's, fenders rolled, no rubbing

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Wheel: Arospeed RS-GT 18x7.5 45mm offset
Tires: Falken Ziex 512 225/40-18
Dropped with H&R Springs

No rubbing issue so far, even had 4 stock wheel/tires in the back and cornering hard.

ENKEI RS6 18*7 38mm
Bridgdestone 225/45/18
Not lowered yet
No rubbing unless full tank or full passenger

Even though I have two threads on my wheels I'll post them here too. Cuz they are so purty!!

19x8 Graphite(aka Gunmetal) Konig troubles with 45 offset.
Falken Azenis ST-115's 225/35/19

Whoz yo daddy??


Full side view


Rear angle


Front shot


Rear wheel top angle shot


Front wheel


Rear side profile

what the hell three spots where my rims are on display!!!!

19 7.5 +45 offset, eibach springs no rubbing, so i didnt roll the fenders

ADR M-SPORT GUNMETAL
18X7.5 48+ Offset
Wanli 215/40/18

Eibachs soon to come, no rubbing!!!

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wheels
19'' giovanni racing kobes(kustom painted gloss black)
tires 225/35/19 Falken Azenis St115's

19x7.5 rim
i think 45+ offset

Eibach drop w/ sub in back

18 X 7.8 +45 offset
BFGoodrich Scorcher T/A 225/40-18
Stock suspension
Rubbed once, never rubbed again (prolly rubbed fender out of the way ) )



http://www.csupomona.edu/~wlnguyen/M6EDIT.jpg

Wheels:
Exel hyperblack DL-46 17x7
+45mm offset
Weight: 20 lbs.

Tires:
Falken Ziex 512 215/50/17
Weight: 21.1 lbs.

No rubbing or fender rolling

...in my defense (since i dont like people posting about their rims and not posting photos of them on their cars)

Wheels:
SSR GT1 17x7,5
+48mm offset
Weight: 17,5 lbs.

Tires:
TOYO PROXES T1S 225/45 ZR17 94W
Weight: 20.9 lbs.

Eibach Pro Kit. No rubbing or fender rolling








Front with Eibach


Rear with Eibach

Here with the SSR GT1 17x7,5 +48mm offset with the TOYO PROXES T1S 225/45 ZR17 94W

With 400 LBS in the Trunk

Here are mine:

Exel TZ-10 17x7 with 45mm offset on 205/50ZR17 Yokohama ES100 Tires with the Eibach 1.5"drop

No Fender roll and no rubbing.

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Wheels:
G-Racing Siegen 18x7.5
+48mm offset


Tires:
Avon Tech M550 A/S 225/45 WR18 91W


Fenders Rolled

Wheels: Arospeed RS-GT, 18" x 7.5", +45mm offset
Tires: Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S
Dropped with H&R springs, fenders rolled.

(Sorry the car's so dirty. Winter just won't stop.)

18 x 7.5 Motegi MR7 wheels, 45mm offset, Pirelli 225x40x18 tires, dropped with RB Springs. No rubbing, didn't roll fenders

18" chrome Motegi MR7s
225/40 Federals
Eibach drop

Enkei Evo5
Toyo Proxes 4 225/45/17

If not already mentioned.
Mazda 6GT (Canadian model) = 6s
No drop
RX-8 wheels with 225/45/18 Dunlop Sport 8090

Normal load with one driver, no rubbing even with everyday driving and a bit of weekend sporty driving.

With about 130kg = 260lbs (2 relatively heavy passengers in the back) load, car would rub with everyday driving and turning corner at very slow speed.

Conclusion, you will need to roll fender. I would be doing that as soon as I can get the tool to do it. There is no question about that since I do carry passengers regularly.

Hope that helps.

Wheels:
PIAA 2-Piece Super Rozzas
18 x 7.5 +48
21.5 lbs.
60mm lip

Tires:
225/40 18 Toyo Proxes 4

No rubbing; no fender roll. Will probably roll fenders once I lower it (looks like it has enough clearance once it's dropped so we'll see).

BF Goodrich Tires 215/40/18
18" Chrome MSR's +42 offset
Eibach Pro Lowering Kit
No rubbing

Enkei RSV 17" X 7"
+42 offset
Toyo T1S 225/45 17

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One more pic of the Enkei RSV.


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Enkei Bortex RPM2 18x8 +45 offset
Hyperblack w/chrome gorilla lugs.
w/ Yokohama Parada Spec II 225/40/18
Rubbed initially
Fenders rolled- no rubbing so far
Car lowered with Tanabe NF's

Tires:

225/40/18

Wheels:

5ziegen Super Six
18x7.5
48 offset

Springs:

Mazdaspeed

Shocks/Struts:

Koni
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rubs a little on outer lip of wheel with weight in back.
Looking for a place to roll the rear.

EDIT : Rolled

Velox Hyperion 19x8 45 offset
falken 502 225/35/19
eibach
fender rolled
no rub




Zenetti Five 19x8 40 offset
toyo proxes4 225/35/19
eibach
fender rolled completely
no rub

PIAA FR-S 18 x 7.5 Gunmetal wheels +48 offset
Toyo T1-S 225/40/18 rubber
fenders NOT rolled.. no rubbing at the moment.

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here is a set of Konig Holes 19x8.5 +48

currently there are NITTO's on it (I rubbed (actually mor like CUT) the hell out of them) .. thinking about getting some Dunlop FM's 225/35-19

Motegi ff7 glossy black with crome lip.

45+mm.

225/40/18 .

Goodyear Essenza tires.

Eibach lowering spring.

Rubbed like crazy. Rolled fender with a rubber hammer(Mallet. I think thats what its called). Worked like a charm.. I also used a heat gun and accidentally burned the rug under one of the wheel wells so now it hits that but no damage to tire. LOL