cretinx

In the rear . . .

Tires - 285/35/18
Wheels - 18" x 9.5", +45 mm offset

Connor at TireRack doesn't know whether these will fit - I'd like to try but as soon as I drive with them I can't send them back.

Anybody actually measured? Have opinions?

(and no comments on how staggered is bad, or these are too big - I owned an RX-7 with a single turbo and 265s out back - car melted them through 4th gear - I've already ordered the GReddy kit and plan to modify it extensively, so I need some grip in the back).

epitrochoid

i think mazdatrix runs this size...but with a +45 wheel you're pushing it.

PUR NRG

"Pushing" in what sense?
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Fanman

I have 265/30/19 on 35 mm offset (I have the RB springs though). At 275 they said it would rub.

epitrochoid

nm, i thought he meant on all 4 corners. 285 on a 9.5 +45 should be ok in the back

fanman, you risk rubbing on the outside. with a +45 it's the inside he should be concerned about.

cretinx

I have no concern about rubbing the outside - the stock diameter is slightly larger than the diameter I plan on running - so it should just stick out past the fender if its going to stick out in that direction.

are you saying a +35 would be a better offset then?

epitrochoid

no, stick with the +45...there's more room on the inside then the outside. you want to keep as close to OEM offset to maintain optimal suspension geometery.

cretinx

SWEET

lemme get on the horn with connor now.