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ms6fanatic · 02-06-2012, 07:16 PM

Need a new summer tire + wheel combo for my Mazdaspeed6 but I'm not looking to roll my fenders or install springs to lower the vehicle. Since I will likely buy online (difficult to return), I'd like to buy something that will not cause rubbing issues...

Stock rims are 18x7 with a +55 offset.
Stock tires are 215/45/18

To be safe, I'm going with the same tire size but with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires (215/45/18)

For rims I might go with XXR 518's (18x7 with a +48 offset)

Only difference between the stock vs custom setups is the offset of the new rims, and even that is not by much.

For those with similar experiences --> Am I 100% safe from rubbing with this config??? Will 225/45/18's work without issues??? I know the rear right side can be troublesome on the Speed6 for rubbing/fender issues...

Also, anyone have comments regarding machined finished wheels. Are they much harder to keep clean?

nevinsrt · 02-06-2012, 09:06 PM

i know i have very little rubbing with my DR-33s and they have an offset of 40 on my 215/50/17s. my rubbing is if i come off a speed bump quick and the rear drops with a slight scrape but nothing major. havent had any rubbing when corning and im at stock height.

MonoxideChild · 02-06-2012, 09:47 PM

you will be fine with that size. you could even slam the car 4 inch's and still not rub.

02-06-2012, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
ms6fanatic Learners License Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	No fender roll or drop - what are my options? Need a new summer tire + wheel combo for my Mazdaspeed6 but I'm not looking to roll my fenders or install springs to lower the vehicle. Since I will likely buy online (difficult to return), I'd like to buy something that will not cause rubbing issues... Stock rims are 18x7 with a +55 offset. Stock tires are 215/45/18 To be safe, I'm going with the same tire size but with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires (215/45/18) For rims I might go with XXR 518's (18x7 with a +48 offset) Only difference between the stock vs custom setups is the offset of the new rims, and even that is not by much. For those with similar experiences --> Am I 100% safe from rubbing with this config??? Will 225/45/18's work without issues??? I know the rear right side can be troublesome on the Speed6 for rubbing/fender issues... Also, anyone have comments regarding machined finished wheels. Are they much harder to keep clean? __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT Mazdaspeed CAI w/ Hydro-Shield \| TWM Stage II Short Shifter \| Magnaflow Catback Exhaust \| Redline MT-90, Redline D4

02-06-2012, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
nevinsrt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 115 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i know i have very little rubbing with my DR-33s and they have an offset of 40 on my 215/50/17s. my rubbing is if i come off a speed bump quick and the rear drops with a slight scrape but nothing major. havent had any rubbing when corning and im at stock height. __________________ Nevin. 2003 6s 5spd Redfire Metallic - 145hp/143tq - Axel back stright pipe, Xlink MP3, Airbox mod, Silicone pipe, EGR Mod, TB coolant bypass, tinted tail lights, LED Parking lights, LED interior reading lights, Filled lower stock mount, debadged, door trim removal, Onyx black front grill, Red F/R Calipers, Drag DR-33 17x7 Silver, Hawk HPS F/R, Schroth 4 Point Harness 2003 Neon SRT-4 - lots of bolt ons and gutted

02-06-2012, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
MonoxideChild Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rockford,IL Posts: 5,071 Thanks: 109 Thanked 447 Times in 390 Posts Groans: 58 Groaned at 11 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: 2 reviews	you will be fine with that size. you could even slam the car 4 inch's and still not rub. __________________

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