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!
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!
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
Stock ride height....
Would appreciate it mate!
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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?
3 in the back + luggage = scrubbing when going over speed bumps... They're no real worse than 215/45 in reality
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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225/45/18 ku36
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.
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..
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?
the gen 2s are 225/40/18 i think
they look good
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A couple of pics of my old MPS3 rolling on 225/45 Falken RT615's