Need Help

[chan7]

Hello all TM3 members,

I'm new to the Mazda forums and currently bought a 2010 Mazda 3 GT-E sedan, but still awaiting for the dealer to locate the car for me.

I have a quick question and need your help. I'm looking to buy rims for this coming summer and wanted to find out if these rims and tires will fit without rubbing or cause ride problems?

18' rims, 8" wide, 40 offset with Nankang ns-2 (225/40R18)

Your help is greatly appreciated!

[Default User]

stock height....Should be fine

[chan7]

Hey Default User, sorry forgot to mention. I will not be lowering it at all. The thing I'm afraid of it will be sticking out too much causing the \ / affect.

[Default User]

IIRC - 2010 uses (16x7) 205-55-16 / (17x7) 205-50-17 with offset 45
at 18x8, tire size should be 225-40-18. At offset 40 - you'll be fine.
In fact - it should line up almost perfectly with the fender without any rubbing issues even at full-lock turning

Post pics when you get a chance
I'm curious to see these rims on a 2010

[chan7]

Thanks for the fast response Default User.

Any others?

[chan7]

Hi Default User... thanks for the help, I greatly appreciate. I will post pics asap.