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s.gaspar · 05-03-2009, 02:18 AM

ok so i found a great deal on some 5zigen GN+ 18x7.5 with a 48 offset... firstly what do you guys think of the wheel and offset?? i've searched and it seems like everyone is saying rubbing wont be an issue, just wanting to double check. i forget the tire size on them but im thinkin of either goin 215-45 or 225-40or45. what do you guys think?? also here is my first photoshop of adding wheels to a car... what do you guys think? should i go with these or speed3 rims?

Business · 05-03-2009, 04:25 AM

If you have the chance to get new wheels, always go wider (screw the mazdaspeed wheels). 18x7.5 +48 is perfect for an 18" daily driving setup. I'd suggest 225/45/18 over the other options you listed as well, as the extra half inch of width from the wheels provides an optimum fit for the tire, whereas 225/40's optimum fit would be with an 8" wide wheel.

Good choices so far.

Nealio · 05-03-2009, 06:09 AM

Do it!

And get the 225s.

s.gaspar · 05-03-2009, 10:05 AM

koo thank you guys very much, they're coming with 225 40 but the plan is to get 225 45, thanks again i'll post more pics when i get them today

MrTea · 05-03-2009, 11:16 AM

if the tires are in good condition, don't just replace them to replace them. the 225/40's will be just fine around town, a bit firmer ride than the 45, but a lot of people run them. just keep it in mind when you do go to replace them, that a 45 might be a better option for you you then if you want.

rxh5015 · 05-03-2009, 03:01 PM

GN'S FTW!!

Fresh_Six · 05-03-2009, 08:43 PM

i think you picked up the set i was gonna get off craigslist lol good find man. post pics when you get em on!

s.gaspar · 05-03-2009, 09:42 PM

QUOTE (Fresh_Six @ May 3 2009, 05:43 PM)

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i think you picked up the set i was gonna get off craigslist lol good find man. post pics when you get em on![/b]

lol were they in la?? sorry bro it was a good deal i couldn't pass on them, im gonna try to sell the tires and then repaint them and throw new tires on before mazdafest

Fresh_Six · 05-04-2009, 02:57 AM

ahhh no worries man. Just wanted to pick them up as an extra set lol. Congrats on the new rims! Can't wait to see them at Mazfest! What color are you gonna paint them??

s.gaspar · 05-04-2009, 03:25 AM

prolly just silver or just paint strip them... and polish them... i need to find someone to dismount the tires though so i can sell them 3 are 225-35's and 1 is a 225-40... im gonna try to start working on the rims tomorrow

05-03-2009, 04:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Business Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Draper, UT Posts: 7,011 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If you have the chance to get new wheels, always go wider (screw the mazdaspeed wheels). 18x7.5 +48 is perfect for an 18" daily driving setup. I'd suggest 225/45/18 over the other options you listed as well, as the extra half inch of width from the wheels provides an optimum fit for the tire, whereas 225/40's optimum fit would be with an 8" wide wheel. Good choices so far. __________________ Now rocking a 91 Miata

05-03-2009, 06:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nealio Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tampa/Bradenton, FL Posts: 2,440 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Do it! And get the 225s. __________________ 2005 Volcanic Red Mazda6S MTX Hatch OBX - AWR - Mazdaspeed Acc. - Injen - CP-E - Greddy - ProSport - Corksport - Medieval Motorsports - Apexcone

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MrTea Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 8,150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	if the tires are in good condition, don't just replace them to replace them. the 225/40's will be just fine around town, a bit firmer ride than the 45, but a lot of people run them. just keep it in mind when you do go to replace them, that a 45 might be a better option for you you then if you want. __________________ '03 Lapis(mostly) 6i...Tranny swap by Gillis Motorsports : MTX-75 5speed tranny, 4.06 gears, Torsen LSD & chromoly axles, Engine build by Gillis Motorsports: 9:1 Supertech Pistons, Crower rods, Supertech valves, springs & retainers, ARP head & main studs, F2 Stage2 Turbo, Custom F2 engine/tranny mounts, 3" Turboback exhaust, Tein Basic Coilovers, Brembo Big Brake Kit and Rotora Rear Rotors, RacingBeat Front & Rear Sways, Seibon OEM hood, VF Engineering rear engine mount, Powdercoated Valvecover, TEIN hood dampers, Some sort of Body Kit from some company usually last dyno 8/23, 10psi...260HP/267TQ Still need: Seat, cage, Gillis suspension...then i'm DONE!!

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Fresh_Six Track Racer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County , CA Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i think you picked up the set i was gonna get off craigslist lol good find man. post pics when you get em on! __________________ '05 Steel Gray Mazda 6i Sport Sedan <a href="http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?&autocom=registry&cmd=view_item&CID=135" target="_blank"> My Garage </a>

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s.gaspar Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	ok so i found a great deal on some 5zigen GN+ 18x7.5 with a 48 offset... firstly what do you guys think of the wheel and offset?? i've searched and it seems like everyone is saying rubbing wont be an issue, just wanting to double check. i forget the tire size on them but im thinkin of either goin 215-45 or 225-40or45. what do you guys think?? also here is my first photoshop of adding wheels to a car... what do you guys think? should i go with these or speed3 rims?

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05-03-2009, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
s.gaspar Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	koo thank you guys very much, they're coming with 225 40 but the plan is to get 225 45, thanks again i'll post more pics when i get them today

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Fresh_Six Track Racer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County , CA Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	ahhh no worries man. Just wanted to pick them up as an extra set lol. Congrats on the new rims! Can't wait to see them at Mazfest! What color are you gonna paint them?? __________________ '05 Steel Gray Mazda 6i Sport Sedan <a href="http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?&autocom=registry&cmd=view_item&CID=135" target="_blank"> My Garage </a>

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s.gaspar Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	prolly just silver or just paint strip them... and polish them... i need to find someone to dismount the tires though so i can sell them 3 are 225-35's and 1 is a 225-40... im gonna try to start working on the rims tomorrow