Another 'will it fit' Topic

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:13 am

So I want to run a 7" wide wheel with a 35 offset and 215/45/17 tire. I want to know If I will have any problems with this. I should be okay offset wise I think, but I'm just wondering If I can run that size tire and be okay. Brodie told me he runs that same size tire on a 7" wide wheel with a 40 offset and he is ok. For reference I am currently on stock suspension, but will be switching to Mopar 2gn lowering springs, and Tokico HPs.

This Wheel:

http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=17259

This Tire:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direc ... o?pc=40217

Let me know, as I wanna start preparing to order If its a go!

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:22 am

i never compared the struts, but on my HPs with eibachs i fit 18's with a 40 series, and i have 17's with a 205/50...with no issues at all. 17/7 and 18/7.5

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:22 pm

Hmmm.... If I could run a 205/50 that would be awesome, but I'll be happy if the 215/45 will work ok. What offset are your 17s?

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:24 pm

+42 i wanna say.

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:36 pm

Ok cool. Hopefully I can run these with a 35 offset and 215/45-17 tire.

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:16 pm

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

should help you a little in finding sizes that will work

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:32 pm

Thanks Teej, yeah I used a different one and I know the tire will be taller but I'm just wondering will it work with the 35 offset?

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:05 pm

yea you shouldnt have any problems.you are not going low enough to rub your fenders,and the lower offset will give a little more room to work with in the back.it will sit nice and flush

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:35 pm

Alright, that's what I was thinking. Thanks! Now I just need to get the $500 to buy the wheels haha

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:42 pm

no prob,saving money is the bitch part lol

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:22 pm

yeah.. tell me about it. I'm broke!