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    Hi guys.

    Has anyone got pics of their Gen 1 MPS 3 with 225/45/18 tyres on stock suspension?

    Just curious to see what they look like in comparison to the OEM 215/45's as the sidewalls on the 225/45's are slightly higher.

    Can anyone help? Thanks!

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    They're about 1 cm wider, and just a tiny but taller... Doubt you can see the difference, but if I get a chance today, can take a pc of mine

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    Stock ride height....




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    Would appreciate it mate!

    Quote Originally Posted by SarcasticOne View Post
    They're about 1 cm wider, and just a tiny but taller... Doubt you can see the difference, but if I get a chance today, can take a pc of mine


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    Thanks.. they look a little more chunky compared to 215's I believe (I'm bloody picky though).

    Any issues with rubbing with some weight at the back by any chance?

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    3 in the back + luggage = scrubbing when going over speed bumps... They're no real worse than 215/45 in reality

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    Yeah fair enough. Do the tyres bluge out of the rim? Can't see that clearly from the pics.

    Quote Originally Posted by SarcasticOne View Post
    3 in the back + luggage = scrubbing when going over speed bumps... They're no real worse than 215/45 in reality

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    What Sam said.

    There's no rubbing due to 225/45 unless you bottom the entire rear out. The tyres will protrude about 5mm from the rim depending on which tyre and the sidewall profile. To be honest, if you're going to lose co-ordination while parking, the protrusion saves you from gutter rash

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    Quote Originally Posted by pHiLix View Post
    Hi guys.

    Has anyone got pics of their Gen 1 MPS 3 with 225/45/18 tyres on stock suspension?

    Just curious to see what they look like in comparison to the OEM 215/45's as the sidewalls on the 225/45's are slightly higher.

    Can anyone help? Thanks!
    215/45 = 96.75mm high (45% of width of tyre)

    225/45 = 101.25mm high (45% of width of tyre)

    Difference = 5mm height


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    ---------- Post added at 02:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:18 PM ----------

    225/45/18 ku36

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    Stock ride height with 225/45 - aftermarket wheels, but this might help you see the difference, as it's pushed closer to the gaurds (+48 offset) - this has a squarer sidewall than the same fitted to OEM wheels. on OEM, there's a little bulge in the sidewall - varies between tyre types.
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    I think the extra sidewall fills the guards nicely
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    Thanks for all the pic everyone. Much appreciated. Still undecided on which tyre size I should get to replace the stockers.

    I have to admit, 225's do look a little weird on a 7 inch rim if you look closely. I think the 215's suit the OEM rims more..

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    I've got 225/45 and personally like the chunkier look. I can notice the difference visually. and they do save the rims from being scraped thats for sure

    I'll try and get some pics. also some tires will look fatter than others even with the same profiles and sizes. I've got Kumho KU36

    also isnt the stock mps rim 7.5inch wide?

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    The gen 1 MPS 3 is 18x7. It's the gen 2's that are 18x7.5.

    Quote Originally Posted by lup15 View Post
    I've got 225/45 and personally like the chunkier look. I can notice the difference visually. and they do save the rims from being scraped thats for sure

    I'll try and get some pics. also some tires will look fatter than others even with the same profiles and sizes. I've got Kumho KU36

    also isnt the stock mps rim 7.5inch wide?

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    the gen 2s are 225/40/18 i think

    they look good

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    225/45 on stock rims and height
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    If there is other photos you want, ask and I'll get them for you tomorrow

    The biggest difference between 215 & 225 is the price
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    Thanks mate!!

    These pics give me a good idea of what 225s look like.


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    If there is other photos you want, ask and I'll get them for you tomorrow

    The biggest difference between 215 & 225 is the price

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    all good, happy to help

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    A couple of pics of my old MPS3 rolling on 225/45 Falken RT615's


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