2015 Mazda 3 GS Rim Size

[slidxe]

I recently installed 15 inch winter rims on and I did some research and it appears the lowest spec seems to be 16'. The car drives fine... but could there be any other issues later on?

[ottoyu34]

As long as it clears the brakes. Do you know the tire size?

[slidxe]

The car came with the 16" stock rims. It clears the brakes for sure no rubbing or scratching. Im just worried for any safety concerns.

[slidxe]

Attached some photos here http://imgur.com/a/90W5T

It almost touches the part that connects the control arm. What I'm worried about is when I go over any bumpy roads the rim will scrape it. Any input is appreciated. Thanks

[Johns 08 3 GT]

That lower arm looks way too close to the wheel from the second pic.

[slidxe]

That lower arm looks way too close to the wheel from the second pic.

The thing is its not in contact right now but when going over bumps it will right?

[Johns 08 3 GT]

The thing is its not in contact right now but when going over bumps it will right?

Thats what it looks like. When the wheel travels upwards it looks like the lower arm will touch the rim of the wheel.

[XTOTHEL]

I don't think it will rub...

[slidxe]

I don't think it will rub...

In the second pic there's probably about 1/4 inch gap from the rim and control arm... its super close and my main concern is a bumpy road... my understanding is that part doesnt move with the rim.

[Johns 08 3 GT]

The lower arm does in fact move. Only a 1/4 inch between the wheel and the arm is way too close.

[XTOTHEL]

It does move, but doesn't it moves with the wheel? The end of it "pivots" as the wheel move up and down, I think it would only be an issue say if the wheel was to move so high up into the wheel well.

[ottoyu34]

Assuming you're driving the car. If it would hit, it already did.

The pivot is quite near the edge of the wheel barrel, you probably bottom out before the suspension interference at the said area.