with these size can i still lower my car?

[ultimateM3]

does anyone know if i can still lower my mazda3 with the size of 215 45 17? If so, will it rub?

[asi007]

You won't have any problems with that size. I'm running 215/35ZR18s on my car right now and not have any problems (I realize your outer diameter is higher overall but I know loads of people running sizes like 225/40-18 dropped on SportLines and S.Techs and not having problems. I'll be dropping my car on H.Techs soon and hopefully switching to 225/40ZR18s. My wheels are 8 inches wide btw.

[ultimateM3]

i hope u r right because with the stock springs i do get rub once in a while when going over humps.

[b]

When I had my factory 17's I was running that tire size and I was on a prokit. Zero issues!!!! I loved that size tire. Looked a little beefy :)

[mEtH]

Are you talking about mouting these on the stock rims or do you have aftermarket rims? You should not rub with the OEM no matter what suspension you got.

[condor888000]

i hope u r right because with the stock springs i do get rub once in a while when going over humps.

Whats your rim size? Width and offset in particular.

[ultimateM3]

I have after market rims. The offset not sure but they are for mazda3 (at least that is what the guy said) The size is 7.5 x 17 (i think) or 215 45 17.

[Swerny]

all depends on offset of the rims.

Post it up. It's stamped on the inside of the rim.

[ultimateM3]

i will look into it. Thank you.

[TurboEight]

offset is what is a killer for our car getting wheels....try to get as close to 52mm...

i love my 48mm cuz it sits flush to my fender without rubbing with 225s.