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the_gray_mazda6 · 05-16-2009, 12:04 PM

This is my current setup with rolled fenders:
Wheels: 18x7.5 5x114.3 ET48
Tires: 225/45/R18

I want to know if I would rub or encounter any problems if I were to change my wheels to a 43 offset using the tires I have now and having same dimensions for wheels (except for the offset). I have not lowered my car.

Thanks for your help!

the_gray_mazda6 · 05-16-2009, 12:47 PM

I don't rub with this setup in a 48 offset... but I want to know if a 43 would

Egierda · 05-16-2009, 10:51 PM

I think that you should be fine.

dream weave · 05-20-2009, 10:54 PM

remember that Joey rubbed with +43, before he lowered it

the_gray_mazda6 · 05-25-2009, 06:16 PM

QUOTE (dream weave @ May 20 2009, 09:54 PM)

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remember that Joey rubbed with +43, before he lowered it[/b]

very true... I got my wheels shaved to a +48 offset. I won't run into a rubbing issue anymore

Egierda · 05-25-2009, 08:37 PM

rubbing will depend upon three things:

1. rim width
2. rim offset
3. tire size

i'm running an 18x8 +45 with a 225/40/18. i did not rub at stock height...only after lowering. now, if you are carrying people in your back seat, you may rub at stock height but i normally did not, so...

the 18x7.5 in a half inch thinner than my wheels...so you should half 1/4 inch more clearance that way. however, you are pushing your wheels out by 2mm (because of the lower offset). all in all, you should still sit further inwards (by a few millimeters) in comparison to my setup in the rears. with a similar fitting tire and no elephants in your trunk, i think that you'll JUST clear. if you roll your fenders, you'll have ZERO issues at all.

threewhistles · 05-27-2009, 09:44 AM

+43 could go either way. There is no definative answer. I'm betting it rubs.

05-16-2009, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
the_gray_mazda6 Mazda Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,087 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	This is my current setup with rolled fenders: Wheels: 18x7.5 5x114.3 ET48 Tires: 225/45/R18 I want to know if I would rub or encounter any problems if I were to change my wheels to a 43 offset using the tires I have now and having same dimensions for wheels (except for the offset). I have not lowered my car. Thanks for your help! __________________ 2005 Mazda6 3.0L MODS: Too many to list, check out my 6club garage! ** \\ 6Club Garage // ** \\ The RPM Store // 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R (Black) to go sh*tballs fast...

05-16-2009, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
the_gray_mazda6 Mazda Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,087 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't rub with this setup in a 48 offset... but I want to know if a 43 would __________________ 2005 Mazda6 3.0L MODS: Too many to list, check out my 6club garage! ** \\ 6Club Garage // ** \\ The RPM Store // 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R (Black) to go sh*tballs fast...

05-16-2009, 10:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Egierda Rally Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,774 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I think that you should be fine. __________________ *04' 6s MTX sedan* - Tein - TC Sportline - Seibon - AEM - Magnaflow - Cusco - Streetglow - Momo - iRotors - Hawk Performance - Maxcar - Ignited - Exile - American Bass - Legacy - TenzoR - Falken - Redline - TWM - Compustar - Racing Beat - AWR - Autometer - Lotek - AutoExe - Megan - Feather Carbon - Autolumination - Wedge Engineering - Scroth - Sparco - Sabelt - NRG - DG Motorsports - Carbon Creations - Cordova Motorsports - Sniper Tuning - Axxess - GT Spec - Tanabe - CP-E - Scangauge - Steeda - Hella - Aero Catch - ELF Racing - Stoptech - Car_LED - ARP - Project Kics

05-20-2009, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
dream weave Rally Racer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 1,197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	remember that Joey rubbed with +43, before he lowered it __________________ 2004 Mazda 6S non-sport LeatherSeats.com Two-Tone Kit\|\|\|Eibach Pro Kit\|\|\|Tokico Blue Shocks\|\|\|Injen RD6070P\|\|\|VG Sharkfin Metra Kit\|\|\|Pioneer DEH-P7800MP\|\|\|ED 16Ov.2D4\|\|\|JBL GTO601.1\|\|\|JBL GTO75.4\|\|\|Apexcone 5000K 35W HID's Sidemarker Mod\|\|\|Taillight Mod\|\|Foglight Mod\|\|\|OEM Remote Start\|\|\|OEM Lower Fogs\|\|\|OEM AutoDimming Mirror\|\|Glare Mod

05-25-2009, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Egierda Rally Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,774 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	rubbing will depend upon three things: 1. rim width 2. rim offset 3. tire size i'm running an 18x8 +45 with a 225/40/18. i did not rub at stock height...only after lowering. now, if you are carrying people in your back seat, you may rub at stock height but i normally did not, so... the 18x7.5 in a half inch thinner than my wheels...so you should half 1/4 inch more clearance that way. however, you are pushing your wheels out by 2mm (because of the lower offset). all in all, you should still sit further inwards (by a few millimeters) in comparison to my setup in the rears. with a similar fitting tire and no elephants in your trunk, i think that you'll JUST clear. if you roll your fenders, you'll have ZERO issues at all. __________________ *04' 6s MTX sedan* - Tein - TC Sportline - Seibon - AEM - Magnaflow - Cusco - Streetglow - Momo - iRotors - Hawk Performance - Maxcar - Ignited - Exile - American Bass - Legacy - TenzoR - Falken - Redline - TWM - Compustar - Racing Beat - AWR - Autometer - Lotek - AutoExe - Megan - Feather Carbon - Autolumination - Wedge Engineering - Scroth - Sparco - Sabelt - NRG - DG Motorsports - Carbon Creations - Cordova Motorsports - Sniper Tuning - Axxess - GT Spec - Tanabe - CP-E - Scangauge - Steeda - Hella - Aero Catch - ELF Racing - Stoptech - Car_LED - ARP - Project Kics

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05-27-2009, 09:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
threewhistles Rally Racer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	+43 could go either way. There is no definative answer. I'm betting it rubs. __________________ 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)