The Ultimate "Will They Fit" Thread - Everything you need to know about wheels, spacers and tires for your MS

[Nitr0EngiE]

What wheels should I buy and space combo if needed to run 245 tires(any ratio) on 18 x 8.5"

I want to fit brembo calipers in the front, I dont care how flush it is i want the most clearance all the way around i dont want any rubbing I am on yellowspeed coilovers. the rears are set as high as they go and the fronts dropped i dont know how much probably around 1.3 inch(probably same drop in rear)

I am sorry trying to understand all this offset vs tire vs fender vs caliper and vs monkey and goats fuck all this if anyone knows what needs to be bought let me know please.

on summit racing i dont see wheels with 5x 114.x bolt pattern

[smoogs12]

So basically you want to know what offset you should be running, correct?

If so, I would say probably something in the +45 range.

Also, caliper clearance is going to depend heavily on spoke design and not much else. It's a shot in the dark what kind of calipers you will be able to fit.

[blackms3_71]

okay so here is what i would like to know will:
enkei raijin can come in 18x8 +45, 18x8 +40 or 18x8.5 +38
i will be running 235/40 and i want to know will any of these cause a problem i do understand i prob have to roll the rear but im not looking to do camber and all that so please let me know so i can order already lol

[pixelNate]

Originally Posted by apawk I went with 17x9 et42 and they fit great!! Flush with fenders with 245/45s

You have pics anywhere? I was looking to run something similar.

[apawk]

Originally Posted by pixelNate You have pics anywhere? I was looking to run something similar.

I will get some pics up for you this weekend. I really wanted to run 255/40s for the extra width but the wheel was already so close to my front strut i was really afraid it was going to rub so i went with 245/45.

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by blackms3_71 okay so here is what i would like to know will: enkei raijin can come in 18x8 +45, 18x8 +40 or 18x8.5 +38 i will be running 235/40 and i want to know will any of these cause a problem i do understand i prob have to roll the rear but im not looking to do camber and all that so please let me know so i can order already lol

3rd option will cause problems.

1st and 2nd could be done with just a roll. The roll would need to be pretty good on the +40 though.

[NICKELL666]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 3rd option will cause problems. 1st and 2nd could be done with just a roll. The roll would need to be pretty good on the +40 though.

18x8.5 +38 will work as well. Same as evo x wheels.. A lot of people run that setup...

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[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by NICKELL666 18x8.5 +38 will work as well. Same as evo x wheels.. A lot of people run that setup... Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

with no camber and just a roll?

also what kind of suspension is this on?

[NICKELL666]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 with no camber and just a roll? also what kind of suspension is this on?

I don't know what he's on but I did with coilovers...

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[smoogs12]

Meh...alright. fair enough.

Now that I think about it, it doesnt seem so bad.

[NICKELL666]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 Meh...alright. fair enough. Now that I think about it, it doesnt seem so bad.

It's a fairly aggressive set up... But it can be done with a little work..

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[Pseudonym]

Originally Posted by RhoadBlock To start off, here's some pics of how spacers look. Gen 1 MS3 Stock Wheels vs Stock + 15mm spacers | Eibach Pro-Kit - pics courtesy of @builthatch Before After MS6 Stock Wheels vs. Stock + 15mm spacers | H&R Springs - pics courtesy of @superskaterxes Before After MS6 18x8 +48 vs 18x8 +33 (effectively w/ 15mm spacer) - 235/40/18 tires | BC Coilovers (unfinished height adjustment lol) Before After

Just looking for opinions folks. I'm on oem wheels and 15mm spacers and sonic coilovers; am I crazy? Or do I not sit as flush as these pics above?

[radbrad]

Originally Posted by Pseudonym Just looking for opinions folks. I'm on oem wheels and 15mm spacers and sonic coilovers; am I crazy? Or do I not sit as flush as these pics above?

Your car looks nice, but it looks like you have more negative camber in the rear compared to the cars in the OP. Do you have adjustable camber arms in the rear? Those will help push the top of the tire out and get a more flush look..

[Pseudonym]

makes sense that itd be a camber issue. i gotta get in touch with the guys i have doing my alignment.

[Croxley611]

18x8 40mm offset on 225 40 18 lowered on H&R springs
Will I have any issues?

Tap tap taparoooo

[anavrinIV]

Originally Posted by Croxley611 18x8 40mm offset on 225 40 18 lowered on H&R springs Will I have any issues? Tap tap taparoooo

May need a slight roll but other than that you'll be fine

[Croxley611]

Fit was good, good clearance on front and back.
Tap tap taparoooo

[CrawlingMS3]

Needing a new set of tires and kind of want to upgrade to 235's
Sitting on 18x8 +45 wheels. I'm wondering how the fitment will be if I go to 235 tires and eventually be on H&R springs but staying at stock height for a while
Pics/experience needed. Pu's only

[apawk]

Will they fit... Yes they will!

17x9 +42 w/ 255/40s

Couple of pics:

[pixelNate]

^^^ Fenders rolled?

[apawk]

Originally Posted by pixelNate ^^^ Fenders rolled?

yes sir. Forgot to mention that, they are rolled!

[pwdunmore]

Hey guys, I want to get a new rubber and rim setup so I read most of this thread.

I am somewhat decided on 245/45/17 tire with a 45+ 17/9 rim, will I need a roll?

I am on my stock suspension still but plan to go on springs/koni's next year.

[trancehead]

Just picked up a set of RX8 wheels (18 x 8.0 50mm offset) and I currently have Hancook Ventus v12's (225/40ZR-18) on my OEM wheels. It looks like the tire size for the RX8s are 225/45R18. I currently have 5mm JBR spacers and am lowered about an inch on coilovers. Basically I just want to know if I can run my current tires on these new RX8s. I think I can but would just like some peace of mind lol

[apawk]

Originally Posted by trancehead Just picked up a set of RX8 wheels (18 x 8.0 50mm offset) and I currently have Hancook Ventus v12's (225/40ZR-18) on my OEM wheels. It looks like the tire size for the RX8s are 225/45R18. I currently have 5mm JBR spacers and am lowered about an inch on coilovers. Basically I just want to know if I can run my current tires on these new RX8s. I think I can but would just like some peace of mind lol

You will have no problems with that setup. I always recommend a roll on back fenders just as a safety net but i dont even think you would be that close to rubbing. Pics of setup when you're done!

Originally Posted by pwdunmore Hey guys, I want to get a new rubber and rim setup so I read most of this thread. I am somewhat decided on 245/45/17 tire with a 45+ 17/9 rim, will I need a roll? I am on my stock suspension still but plan to go on springs/koni's next year.

You will probably rub if your under heavy acceleration and hit a dip in the road on stock suspension. I would go ahead and roll even if you don't get the koni's.

[trancehead]

Originally Posted by apawk You will have no problems with that setup. I always recommend a roll on back fenders just as a safety net but i dont even think you would be that close to rubbing. Pics of setup when you're done!

Thanks man!

[mrdouble99]

I'm about to buy these wheel and i want to make sure i won't need a mad roll.

XXR 531 17x9 et35 and i'm gonna put 215/50r17 tires on it

I'm ok with a mild roll, but if i have to roll them flat that gonna hurt me

[NICKELL666]

Originally Posted by mrdouble99 I'm about to buy these wheel and i want to make sure i won't need a mad roll. XXR 531 17x9 et35 and i'm gonna put 215/50r17 tires on it I'm ok with a mild roll, but if i have to roll them flat that gonna hurt me

you're gonna need a "mad roll" and a lot of camber.. I run 18x8.75 +35 with 215/40(closer to 225) and I'm rolled, slightly pulled, with some camber adjustments. Also, depends how low you want to go.. Either way, you're going to be looking like a 4x4 or "herrafrush"

[mrdouble99]

i'm on H&R and Koni yellow

[NICKELL666]

I'd go with something a little less aggressive. I think my set up is a bit extreme but I can't just send it back. Ideally I'd say 17x9 +40 would be perfect. If you can find that size anyway

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[Nliiitend1]

XXR is making CCW copies now? Awesome.

[Ace Protege]

xxr is the fucking plague.

[Qwik6]

Will a 19x8.75 +35 fit on my mazdaspeed6? Or 18x8.75 +35?

[Mazdaspeed3KHP]

Originally Posted by pwdunmore Hey guys, I want to get a new rubber and rim setup so I read most of this thread. I am somewhat decided on 245/45/17 tire with a 45+ 17/9 rim, will I need a roll? I am on my stock suspension still but plan to go on springs/koni's next year.

You wont need a roll for this if your have a gen 2. I put 19x9.5 +20 with 225/40s and didn't need a roll on stock suspension. I was just playing around with the wheels for a day but it never rubbed. Granted the tire size was smaller but the offset and width of the rim was much larger.

I plan on running the same size, 17x9 +45 with 245/40's instead, plus 5mm spacers to clear the front struts.

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed3KHP You wont need a roll for this if your have a gen 2. I put 19x9.5 +20 with 225/40s

Wouldn't exactly call that wheel/tire combo practical though.

[Mazdaspeed3KHP]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 Wouldn't exactly call that wheel/tire combo practical though.

No it wasn't at all lol. Looked really dumb. That's why It was only for a day, still good info to see what actually fits with no modification. If for some reason you needed to run that size for a week. They were the Varrstoen te37 reps and I think the offset was 22 not 20.

I decided not to go with anything larger than a 9" width just to be practical. Anything lower than a +35 offset would also be too much work and not worth it.

[jtt]

I have 17x9 + 48 with 245/40/17 on koni yellows and Cobb springs. 5mm spacers in front. No roll nor rubbing on genpu

[marianiman]

18x7.5 +48 plus a 15mm spacer 225/40/18 on a speed6 with ksport coilovers, already a moderate roll done in the rear, think ill run into any issues?

[cletusb]

Is anyone running 18x8.5 +48 on a lowered MS6?

Sorry if I missed it, had a search but could only see info on MS3

[TSlop]

Hello all, new to the forums here!

I've read through all 15 pages here, and I haven't quite seen the answer to the question I have. I'm running the stock wheels on the genone (215/45 tire on 18x7 rim, +52.5). I'm looking to get a new set for the summer, and don't particularly want to do any fender work if I can help it. The car is completely stock, and actually had the rear shocks replaced recently, so they should function pretty well.

I'm looking at some wheels in the 18x7.5 and 18.8 size, and was hoping you guys could give your opinions if they'll fit with no additional fender work.

A couple sizes I'm looking at:
18x7.5 +42
18x8 +48
18x8 +45

All would be running the same tire of 215/45.

Any thoughts on rubbing issues? I'm not trying to have an aggressive fit, just a nice set of rims without doing any fender work. There does not seem to be a hefty selection of 18x7 rims to choose from where there will be less issues.

Thanks!

[Nliiitend1]

On stock suspension and that tire size I don't think you'll have issues with any of those setups.

The 18x8 +45 is going to be the one that's "most aggressive" of the three, obviously.