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Hostility · 05-12-2008, 07:41 PM

Just wondering. I'm thinking about getting these.

the offset is 45.
they are 17 lbs each.
5 x 114
17x7

i would be able to put these on my stock tires correct?
then would the offset be okay?
i have tein s-techs and i think 45 is pushin it but im not sure if ill rub

threewhistles · 05-12-2008, 07:52 PM

45 is the borderline. Springs will not make your car rub, will only increase the frequency that they rub. Count on needing a roll.

Hostility · 05-12-2008, 07:57 PM

meaning the more chance of them rubbing, as in over bumps and shit like that?

threewhistles · 05-12-2008, 08:02 PM

Correct, they either will rub or they won't. Being lowered will probably cause them to rub more often if they are going to at all.

Hostility · 05-12-2008, 08:12 PM

i dont get why they would if its stock tires..?

blue06mazda6 · 05-12-2008, 08:27 PM

With the lower offset the wheel may stick out past the fender. That will cause it to rub over bumps or heavy loads.

Hostility · 05-12-2008, 08:34 PM

totally just thought of that. forgot stock offset is like 60 lol
okay well there's another cheaper option but the offset is crazy and im not sure what to do.

those.
42 offset
17x7

how much rolling/pulling would i have to do?

peteh110 · 05-12-2008, 09:31 PM

a 42 offset will stick out farther toward the fender than a 45 offset... you should look for numbers higher than 45 - 48mm, 50mm, 53mm and 55mm are common offsets for aftermarket wheels and should all work with the OEM tire size

you could probably get away with the 45 offset/OEM tires if you roll the rear fenders... plenty of people have done it, and some places even rent fender rollers....

by way of comparison - the Kazera KZ-V that I have for sale are 17x7 and the offset is 50mm and the tires are 215/50-17; my car has Eibach Pro-Kit springs which are close to the S-Tech in lowering and I never had any rubbing... and I can tell you, the streets where I live are not very smooth! Even with four adult men all 200+ pounds in the car, it never rubbed...

05-12-2008, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hostility Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 661, CA Posts: 638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Just wondering. I'm thinking about getting these. the offset is 45. they are 17 lbs each. 5 x 114 17x7 i would be able to put these on my stock tires correct? then would the offset be okay? i have tein s-techs and i think 45 is pushin it but im not sure if ill rub __________________ 2007 Mazda6i ATX//35W 8000k Apexcone HIDs//5% tint//AEM CAI Megan Racing H-Brace//Tein S-tech lowering springs//D/S Rotors Tanabe Concept G axleback exhaust//700w Interfire Amplifier 350w 12" MB Quart Sub//Pioneer Head Unit//18x8 215/40 Nexxen

05-12-2008, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
threewhistles Rally Racer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 1,938 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	45 is the borderline. Springs will not make your car rub, will only increase the frequency that they rub. Count on needing a roll. __________________ Trust me, your signature is lame. Not only am I president of "The Old Guy Hater Club", I'm a client. 2008 Los Angeles Angels of Fountain Valley: FTL.....(choke, gag, choke)

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Hostility Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 661, CA Posts: 638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	meaning the more chance of them rubbing, as in over bumps and shit like that? __________________ 2007 Mazda6i ATX//35W 8000k Apexcone HIDs//5% tint//AEM CAI Megan Racing H-Brace//Tein S-tech lowering springs//D/S Rotors Tanabe Concept G axleback exhaust//700w Interfire Amplifier 350w 12" MB Quart Sub//Pioneer Head Unit//18x8 215/40 Nexxen

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threewhistles Rally Racer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 1,938 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Correct, they either will rub or they won't. Being lowered will probably cause them to rub more often if they are going to at all. __________________ Trust me, your signature is lame. Not only am I president of "The Old Guy Hater Club", I'm a client. 2008 Los Angeles Angels of Fountain Valley: FTL.....(choke, gag, choke)

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Hostility Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 661, CA Posts: 638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont get why they would if its stock tires..? __________________ 2007 Mazda6i ATX//35W 8000k Apexcone HIDs//5% tint//AEM CAI Megan Racing H-Brace//Tein S-tech lowering springs//D/S Rotors Tanabe Concept G axleback exhaust//700w Interfire Amplifier 350w 12" MB Quart Sub//Pioneer Head Unit//18x8 215/40 Nexxen

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Hostility Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 661, CA Posts: 638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	totally just thought of that. forgot stock offset is like 60 lol okay well there's another cheaper option but the offset is crazy and im not sure what to do. those. 42 offset 17x7 how much rolling/pulling would i have to do? __________________ 2007 Mazda6i ATX//35W 8000k Apexcone HIDs//5% tint//AEM CAI Megan Racing H-Brace//Tein S-tech lowering springs//D/S Rotors Tanabe Concept G axleback exhaust//700w Interfire Amplifier 350w 12" MB Quart Sub//Pioneer Head Unit//18x8 215/40 Nexxen

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peteh110 Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	a 42 offset will stick out farther toward the fender than a 45 offset... you should look for numbers higher than 45 - 48mm, 50mm, 53mm and 55mm are common offsets for aftermarket wheels and should all work with the OEM tire size you could probably get away with the 45 offset/OEM tires if you roll the rear fenders... plenty of people have done it, and some places even rent fender rollers.... by way of comparison - the Kazera KZ-V that I have for sale are 17x7 and the offset is 50mm and the tires are 215/50-17; my car has Eibach Pro-Kit springs which are close to the S-Tech in lowering and I never had any rubbing... and I can tell you, the streets where I live are not very smooth! Even with four adult men all 200+ pounds in the car, it never rubbed... __________________ 2005 Lapis Blue 6s 5-door 2005 Titanuim Gray MVP ES