Changing Tire Profile on Stock Rim

[REZXPERT]

what's the 'safest' tire upgrade for width & profile on our stock rims?
is 225/40/18 too wide for our rim width? i couldn't find a direct answer in the Tires Section for MPS rims.

has anyone here done this?

[MPS]

225/40/18 is fine
i did 235/40/18
for better grip
more tire to the ground

[REZXPERT]

225/40/18 is fine
i did 235/40/18
for better grip
more tire to the ground

won't 235 'bulge' over our rims though? that's the grossest thing next to lookin down & not being able to see my belt.

[Garu]

225s are fine on the stock rims, 235 you're pushing it. Stock rims are only 7" wide.
There are some folks who are running 235 on the stock on M3F, but... they are Americans eh?

[MPS]

ohh wait lol mine are 7.5

[REZXPERT]

ohh wait lol mine are 7.5

yeah STOCK rim, Vlad

[REZXPERT]

225s are fine on the stock rims, 235 you're pushing it. Stock rims are only 7" wide.
There are some folks who are running 235 on the stock on M3F, but... they are Americans eh?

would you do it then? 'much of a difference, comparing our stock rubbers to
225/40/18? i'm only bringin this up as my tires are off the wheels for powdercoating.

[Garu]

Yup, 225's are fine but you should stick with 40 profile.
You can see the comparison with this calculator.

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

[kid_icarus]

lol.
now my question is... what specs would a rim need to have in order for the stock tires to fit on them properly?

while also fitting the mazdaspeed3?

i sometimes contemplate getting rims instead of powdercoat haha.

[Garu]

With 215s you can do it on 7.5" width wheels. But on 8", it will look retarded imo.

[07Speedfreak]

I'm tempted towards the 235's on stock wheels too. After seeing a few pics, it doesnt bulge over the rims like I thought it would.

235/40/18 on MS6 wheels which are also 7" wide

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/northmiler89/012608002_edited-1-1.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/northmiler89/new.jpg

[kid_icarus]

With 215s you can do it on 7.5" width wheels. But on 8", it will look retarded imo.

thanks sir.
it's too bad tirerack doesn't have wheel widths..
at least i can't see it
i'm probably blind

edit: nevermind i can see it now

i like these wheels...
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=4388756542B&wheelMake=Enkei+Performance&wheelModel=LF-10&wheelFinish=Black+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MazdaSpeed3&autoYear=2007&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand

but i'll stop speaking on this thread now haha sorry for threadjacking joe

btw that's a unique mazdaspeed picture... american grey color i suppose eh?

[Fuman]

225/40/18 is fine
i did 235/40/18
for better grip
more tire to the ground
If by grip you mean traction then no
wider tire doesn't give you better grip.
Just provides you with more stability unless its raining or snowing.
More details here: http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae200.cfm?CFID=365753&CFTOKEN=31113752

[Garu]

thanks sir.
it's too bad tirerack doesn't have wheel widths..
at least i can't see it
i'm probably blind

edit: nevermind i can see it now

i like these wheels...
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=4388756542B&wheelMake=Enkei+Performance&wheelModel=LF-10&wheelFinish=Black+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MazdaSpeed3&autoYear=2007&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand

but i'll stop speaking on this thread now haha sorry for threadjacking joe

btw that's a unique mazdaspeed picture... american grey color i suppose eh?

Hehe, it's 7.5". It says 18x7.5. 7.5 is the width of the wheel.

[RX9]

if you planed to go down track, kept it on 215 or 225 on stock for save. the stock rubber has amazing handling, they are gone too quick tho.
iam planning to get 235/40/18 on 8in rim with 48 offset

[REZXPERT]

I'm tempted towards the 235's on stock wheels too. After seeing a few pics, it doesnt bulge over the rims like I thought it would.

235/40/18 on MS6 wheels which are also 7" wide

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/northmiler89/012608002_edited-1-1.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/northmiler89/new.jpg

that looks MINT. i'm sure tire shops would oblige in trying both sizes on our wheel if you're buying from there. thanks for the pics!

[REZXPERT]

if you planed to go down track, kept it on 215 or 225 on stock for save. the stock rubber has amazing handling, they are gone too quick tho.
iam planning to get 235/40/18 on 8in rim with 48 offset

when you do, let me know, Bernie. i'm doin up the same size if those pics do it justice.

[Unoriginalusername]

mmmmm rubbber

[RX9]

when you do, let me know, Bernie. i'm doin up the same size if those pics do it justice.

sure joseph, i am arming Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R (http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=Bridgestone&tiremodel=Potenza+RE%2D01R&pc=056857) now, they are just a little over my budget now.

[REZXPERT]

sure joseph, i am arming Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R (http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=Bridgestone&tiremodel=Potenza+RE%2D01R&pc=056857) now, they are just a little over my budget now.

fyi, just got a quote from Allen @Simply Tire, one of our new sponsors, on various 225&235 40/18's.. Falken & Hankooks. good deals boys.

[REZXPERT]

fyi, just got a quote from Allen @Simply Tire, one of our new sponsors, on various 225&235 40/18's.. Falken & Hankooks. good deals boys.

if anyone's interested in doin up 225/40/18 for their rides in time for spring, let me know. Allen @Simply Tire quoted me $540 for a set of Falken ZE912, mounted & balanced. I'll ask for a discount if we can get a few guys in on this.

http://www.falkentire.com/#/Tires/Tuner/ZE-912

[kid_icarus]

if anyone's interested in doin up 225/40/18 for their rides in time for spring, let me know. Allen @Simply Tire quoted me $540 for a set of Falken ZE912, mounted & balanced. I'll ask for a discount if we can get a few guys in on this.

http://www.falkentire.com/#/Tires/Tuner/ZE-912

lol

REZ! all you do is promote money spending on this forum!!!
i should just avoid reading all your posts haha.

[REZXPERT]

lol

REZ! all you do is promote money spending on this forum!!!
i should just avoid reading all your posts haha.

i promote the good dealeeos! come on, Phil, you want this tread...

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/tragikgogo/falken_ze912_lg.jpg

[kid_icarus]

lol i do
but my wallet can only tolerate so much.

i'm just gonna wear these tires down at least untill next summer haha
then i will re-evaluate the situation haha

how are those rims coming?

[REZXPERT]

lol i do
but my wallet can only tolerate so much.

i'm just gonna wear these tires down at least untill next summer haha
then i will re-evaluate the situation haha

how are those rims coming?

sandblasting should be done today. i'm hoping powdercoating & clearcoating will be complete next tues as i'm off so i can shuffle over & p/u... maybe install next week:) pics to follow.

(fyi, i got something to say about Blastal but i'll post it in the 'Let the Powdercoating Begin..' thread once my rims are done & in my hands)