wheel question??????????

i found so nice lookin wheels that jbm has so i called to see if they had them and if they came for the mazda the come in 18x8.5 and the guy is telling me thats to wide i need like a 18x7 of so and im wondering if thats true get back at me and let me know thanks,
-mikey-

can anyone help me??????

Well,

18X8.5 is a pretty wide wheel!

I run an 18X8 wheel, and I had to flare the bedsides on my 4WD bed!

If you are running a 2WD Bed then FORGET IT! Those wheels will be way too wide!

Either way they are a little wide for a mazda!


Dev

so they will fit up frount but not out back what if i shortened the rearend?? and i plan on runnion 4x4 sheet meatal by the way how much does it cost to have the rearend narrowed???

what is the offset and/or backspacing?

A general rule of thumb for mazdas (2wd sheet metal) is for a 7 inch wide wheel you will need at least +32 offset, a 7.5 at least +40, an 8 at least +47, an 8.5 at least +54 etc, etc. In backspace thats 5.25 for a 7, 5.75 for a 7.5, 6.25 for an 8, 6.75 for an 8.5 etc, etc.

Well said!



Dev

is there really any wheel that is "too wide" in the name of true fabrication? check with your local driveline shop to see how much it costs to get your rearend narrowed. they should be able to do it.

hey im going to be running an IRS with 5 lug and a yota front clip. I need some help finding some wheels that will fit. I want to run some 18 or 20s but the offsets on them are killing me! and i dont have the money to order a new set with the offset i want.