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So Tirerack shows a rim width range from 7-8.5" for the 225/45ZR15 size.
Car is a 2002 Miata running at about stock ride height.
We have 15x7 rims on the car now what would be the widest we could get away with without having to roll the fenders? What are the cool kids running?
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If you are wanting to run 225s, then I would go with at least a 7.5" rim. Probably no more than 8".
Now for the rubbing, you might just want to try someone else's rims. For example, if you want to co-drive your car on my 7.5" rims with 225s, then I would be down for trying.
You could do 15x9 6UL's or TRM C3M's. Mine is lowered and slightly rubs on the aftermarket sway bar at full lock, but never had them rub the fenders.
Wouldn't 9" wide rims be more rims that the tire 225/45zr15 needs??
What size tires are you running on those rims maan1986?
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Originally Posted by POS Racing
I have a stock height '03 with 15x8 Koenig Flatouts and 225/45 RS-3's. I'm in N. Richland Hills if you want to drive it. No rubbing problems at all.
Jim Moller
817 - nine nine four - three sevens, and a two
Mick, not sure if you know Jim, but I can vouch that he's normal in case you want to hook up with him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim m
The cool kids run a 225/45 on a 9" rim, and it's not too big for the tire. From what I hear, it stiffens up the sidewall and gives you sharper turn-in. However, you have to do a little fender rolling on an NA - probably on the NB as well.
I'm running the 225/45 on an 8" rim, and it feels great. I'm not a good enough driver to notice the difference in turn-in. I've only had minor interference issues that I was able to take care of using the "ghetto roll" method - prying a couple of fender tabs in with a cheater bar, using the tire as leverage.
What about inside clearance at full lock? I believe it killed the wheel bearings eventually on my car.
I've got 225s on my 8s with a +25 offset and sit way lower than stock. I can say at stock ride you shouldn't have to roll the fenders and with an 8 the sidewalls are straight up and down where as with the 9s you will have a slight stretch. I have had not complaints about mine on 8s.
That's right. I'm running the RB hollow front bar - I think it's 1.125" or so; 4" from the front pinch weld to floor, 4.33" rear pinch weld to floor height. Haven't had any fender rub, but at full lock the inside of the rim rubs against the front swaybar arm. A 5mm spacer would probably do the trick, but then it'd probably rub the fender.Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
15x9 is probably the widest you could go without modifying anything.
I'm running 15x8 6UL's with 225x45x15 Toyo R1R's as my DD. I've also got the RB front sway bar, Koni shocks and GC coilovers and is lower than stock. No rubbing issues except for when in full lock to lock.
Where did you get your spacers? Do you have any closeups of the look? Sounds really nice. I assume it didnt affect ride quality?Quote:
Originally Posted by driftdevil
Oops I assumed spacers.
I have 6UL 15x9s with 225/45/15's on a '99 with no fender rolling.
The issue with the 9's and 225's is your spring size. Stock springs are bigger around than my Xidas, IIRC 3" vs 2.5".
I have had a little rubbing on my RB sway bar, if I turn the wheel to full lock, so I try to remember not to do it.
I also make sure the wheel balance weights are not right on the inside edge of the wheel.
I had 9" 949s for my 225-45-15 RS3s. Slight rubbing on the RB front bar at full lock. FCM springs were also smaller than stock.
9" was the supposedly 'hot choice' size of choice for the kooks, but maybe the BFG will like the 8" just as well.
Oh yea, I also pinched the inside of the fenders. Well, no so much pinched as beat flat with a rubber mallete, which actually worked quite well.
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Originally Posted by jrj512
Normal!!! What a total disappointment.
If it makes you feel better Jim m I am very Leary about contacting you since jrj512 vouched for ya! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim m
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Originally Posted by POS Racing
I don't blame you a bit.
I have a 225/45/16 on a 9 inch wheel on my car. Previously, many moons ago, I had a 225/50/15 on a 7.5 wheel, and light clearancing was all that was needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
No a 225 street tire will work best on a 9" rim. Performance drops pretty significantly on a 8" and it will be pretty crappy on a 7".Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
So is anyone running a 9" rim fitting under a NB running stocks springs at stock ride height??
I gotta feeling that isn't going to fit without clearance issues.
Many people run 225s on 7.5" and 8" rims without significant performance issues. While a 9" rim might be optimal for a 225, I doubt it will be an issue for you to run an 8" rim.
Jim m already stated that he runs 225s on 8" rims on his NB with no issues, so just go that route.
And then I find this!
http://www.flyinmiata.com/wheels/index.phpQuote:
Originally Posted by Flyin' Miata Website
My google is weak who is sells this Banjo fitting??Quote:
Originally Posted by Tirerack.com
**Edit** Nevermind -> https://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php...umber=14-66900
I did for a while before I got my suspension. It looked kind of funny but no issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
NA, NB, or NC what do you drive?Quote:
Originally Posted by maan1986
Your Profile doesn't mention a car ;-) http://www.dfwmiata.com/members/441-maan1986
Nb fo life yo!
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Originally Posted by POS Racing
Here is a wheel width/offset calculator I found useful when I was looking. http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel...ulator#Results The 15x8 at 25mm offset was about as far outside the fenderwell as I could stand. Wider than 8" wheels with an offset that will clear the springs will protrude way past the fenders. I suppose that would be fine in some circles. With smaller diameter springs, you can use an offset that keeps the wheel in a little, and looks much better... in my mind at least.
Jim
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Originally Posted by maan1986
I plan to keep the wheels in the above picture for daily driver use so I'm not concerned about looks I'm wanting more tire under the car when I go play autocross. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim m
This car isn't mine it is my daughters and she is nice enough to let me use it for autocross as well as pay for all the maintenance, insurance, and fuel for the car.
Hey wait a minute!
You're gettin' hosed, man.Quote:
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I know, right!Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
That's what daughters do.
Heard Jimmy charges Laramie for co-drives. ::StirTheP
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I always knew that KK is a very bright young lady. ::rock::Quote:
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Your daughter is nicer than my son, that's why I have the green one, since I couldn't drive the blue one when I wanted.Quote:
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We could swap wheels and you can try the 15x9s on your car to check fitment. It'd have to wait until about mid August or so though...
I am running 15x9 +0 with 225-45-15 no rubbing and I didn't roll my fenders. ::evil::
Gabkwong has TR Motor Sports 15x9 with 225. Rs3s.
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2 of them actually, but I am considering parting with the 93le as we just got a 1st gen Mazda 3 that the wife wants moved into the garage.Quote:
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How much? I miss my 93LE.Quote:
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