Quick Question...??

[SableSal]

Will a 18X7.5" wheel with a +42 offset fit on a Gen3?

Thanks in advance,



Sal

 

[SableSal]

While looking for my question to be awnsered, I found this

http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html

Wheel Offset Calculator. Good tool to have on hand, especially when working with tires and sizes.

Also, here's the tire size calculator while I'm at it

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




Sal

 

[Glue Maker]

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Hey look! Sal is still alive! Good to see that you're okay after all that TCCA drama

 

[SableSal]

Yeah, Hello... I'd rather not speak of the TCCA drama. It's a done deal, thanks for the reply though!



Sal

 

[stephen newberg]

Will a 18X7.5" wheel with a +42 offset fit on a Gen3?

The wheel will fit, but depending on the tire put on the rim, you might touch the struts. If you go very wide, it becomes more likely.

pax, smn

 

[SableSal]

I was planning a 235/40-18
But a 225/45-18 I may go with.

Although the 235-40 is a better size... I unno


I'll keep you all informed.



Sal

 

[stephen newberg]

I was planning a 235/40-18
But a 225/45-18 I may go with.

Although the 235-40 is a better size... I unno

I would think you might be best off with the 235 at a 40 height sidewall. I do not think that it will touch, but have not tried it on an 18 inch rim, so I am not positive.

pax, smn

 

[Alex Twilight]

Yes it will fit. No it will not touch the sidewall. 235/40-18 is a good size. I know someone with this exact setup (with 18x8 wheels no less) on a 99 Taurus SE, lowered, and it doesn't rub.