mark2.0
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There seems to be a lot of discussion about which wheels will tuck and which ones will not. Offset, diameter and width of wheel, and diameter and width of tire all make a difference. That's common sense mathmatics. However, most of us need to have a couple of other key informational pieces in our calculations to allow us to make a very informed decision about wheel (and tire) purchases. So let's start a thread that answers these questions.
The factory offset of the mazda wheels is 40mm. Correct?
The factory fender distance to hub is??? I don't know this one. please pipe in.
Great little tool to see the tires in action is at (Props to 808hawaiian who posted this earlier this year)
The factory Wheel dimentions are - 14" x 5.5", 6-lug 5.5" bolt pattern.
Nowe the will they or won't they tuck hard part.
I assume that at 17x8" wheel with a high offset ( 32mm to 38mm) running 50 series tires will tuck and probably not give too many problems with turning, rubbing, etc.
I can't find anything outside of a duelly wheel that is any narrower
That's the start to the thread. Please add to this info with what you know and please correct me if I'm wrong about the wheel/tire combo listed above. That is what I am thinking about buying, but what I buy has to tuck. I'm going with a 3" static drop in the front annd back with the regular 2wd sheet metal. But regardless of what I'm doling, I would like to see all of this info in one thread. Much easier to find when you go to look.
Goal is to start one thread that helps all of us not screw up wheel and tire purchases.
Thanks for the replies ahead of time.