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d-lo · 06-30-2003, 12:49 PM

I'll be the first to admit that I don't know a whole lot about cars & such.. so any info you can give will be appreciated..

Tire Size
I want to get some nice low profile tires and I think i found the right size 225/40-18. Is this a good looking low profile tire? I want to try and avoid the rubbing though. As of right now my car isn't lowered, but i haven't decided yet. Would a 1.5" (Front) & 1.4" (Rear) drop cause this tire size to rub?

Tire Brand
I really have no clue here. Some friends were telling me that Toyo is a really good tire to get. Any suggestions?

Also, does anyone know how much it costs to roll the fenders? I would have to take it somewhere to get it done. Also, does this cause any negative effects on the car?

Thanx for the help..

Absolut · 06-30-2003, 03:14 PM

It would really depend on the offset of the wheels whether or not you will have to roll your fenders. I believe with a high postitive offset (like the current 17" wheels on the 6) you shouldn't have to roll the fensers.. But that depends on the tire size as well.

d-lo · 06-30-2003, 03:19 PM

what do you mean by offset? is this determined by the tires themselves or how they are installed? sorry for my ignorance...

Rosko · 07-02-2003, 11:19 AM

There are all kinds of posts in this section on offset. Do a search.

appeng6 · 07-05-2003, 03:37 PM

Offset is the deviation between the center line (half way point as seen from the side) of the wheel and the mounting surface. A high positive offset (such as on the 17" OEM Mazda6 wheels) will cause more of the body of the wheel to reside inboard. Wheels with a negative offset are commonly referred to as "deepdish" from their appearance. Negative offset = mounting surface is inside the centerline.
Positve offset = mounting surface is outside the center line.
So, if you get a wheel with a smaller offset than stock, it is likely to stick out more and may even rub the fender if the difference is too great. From what I've seen here the offset for Mazda6 17" wheels is 55 or 60mm.

06-30-2003, 12:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
d-lo Drivers License Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	(newbie here) thinkin about 225/40-18 I'll be the first to admit that I don't know a whole lot about cars & such.. so any info you can give will be appreciated.. Tire Size I want to get some nice low profile tires and I think i found the right size 225/40-18. Is this a good looking low profile tire? I want to try and avoid the rubbing though. As of right now my car isn't lowered, but i haven't decided yet. Would a 1.5" (Front) & 1.4" (Rear) drop cause this tire size to rub? Tire Brand I really have no clue here. Some friends were telling me that Toyo is a really good tire to get. Any suggestions? Also, does anyone know how much it costs to roll the fenders? I would have to take it somewhere to get it done. Also, does this cause any negative effects on the car? Thanx for the help..

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Absolut Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 2,898 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: (newbie here) thinkin about 225/40-18 It would really depend on the offset of the wheels whether or not you will have to roll your fenders. I believe with a high postitive offset (like the current 17" wheels on the 6) you shouldn't have to roll the fensers.. But that depends on the tire size as well. __________________ Storm Reports Map: http://www.stormreportmap.com

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d-lo Drivers License Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: (newbie here) thinkin about 225/40-18 what do you mean by offset? is this determined by the tires themselves or how they are installed? sorry for my ignorance...

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Rosko Drivers License Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: (newbie here) thinkin about 225/40-18 There are all kinds of posts in this section on offset. Do a search.

07-05-2003, 03:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
appeng6 Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: (newbie here) thinkin about 225/40-18 Offset is the deviation between the center line (half way point as seen from the side) of the wheel and the mounting surface. A high positive offset (such as on the 17" OEM Mazda6 wheels) will cause more of the body of the wheel to reside inboard. Wheels with a negative offset are commonly referred to as "deepdish" from their appearance. Negative offset = mounting surface is inside the centerline. Positve offset = mounting surface is outside the center line. So, if you get a wheel with a smaller offset than stock, it is likely to stick out more and may even rub the fender if the difference is too great. From what I've seen here the offset for Mazda6 17" wheels is 55 or 60mm.

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