ok, quick question, im thinking about buyin some rims and i dont want anything to be a miss.... i have a 2003 mazda protege ES.... i want to know my lug pattern and any other helpful info for this sort of thing... dont wanna waste my money.... thanx a bunch....

 

114.3 X 5. Beware of offset.
Helpful thread http://www.protegeclub.com/showthread.php?t=6325

 

what is the biggest a pro can go without rubbing?

 

The Rims are Enkei RP07, 5x114.5, 18x7
The tires are Nitto 450s
Size is 215/35 ZR 18

this is what im supposed to be buying 2moro but i dont wanna buy them and they arent right, i dont know jack about tires..... help!?!?

 

read the thread at the top of this forum..the fitment recipe...all questions should be answered

 

Is the ES a 4 lugger or is it a 5 lugger? If its a 4 lugger, isn't the bolt pattern 4x100?

 

the ES is 5 lug....the bolt pattern is right...just need 2 know if the 18s r gonna rub r not

 

i read all that and it meant nothing 2 me. i dont even know what offset means. most of the forum was questions and no answers.

 

The offset is what you need to know. If the wheel is 18 x 7 then you need an offset of 45+.
If the wheel is 18 x 7.5 then 48+. I have TSW Rib 18 x 7 wheels 45 offset with Falken 215/35/18 and no problem with rubbing.

 

99-00 ES was 4 lug, 01 and up 5 lug

 

well, got the rims, put them on and they look great... dont rub at all..... lata.