Finest CX-7 yet (From a dealer

[Hughes412]

I took this the other day. I almost went in to get it. But they added 4k for the wheels and tires. But damn that's clean.

[nate0123]

needs a drop, but yea it does look decent

[G-Papi]

4k for a tire and wheel upgrade?????? For the street?????? WTF??????

[Donas64]

Highway Robbery!!!

[nate0123]

not really, cause nobody will actually pay an extra $4k for that :p

[chasmanz28]

I took this the other day. I almost went in to get it. But they added 4k for the wheels and tires. But damn that's clean.Could you take some close up pics? From what i can see they look good

[cruzdreamer]

I took this the other day. I almost went in to get it. But they added 4k for the wheels and tires. But damn that's clean.
I wondered how the CX7 would look with chrome wheels....nice but $4K is a bit steep to get that look. Anyone else gonna switch out for chrome wheels? I am surprised they did not offer any chrome wheels.

[1Sleepy93]

No but you can find chromed stock wheels on ebay.

[ALIEN3T]

whats funny is they charge you ungodly amoutns for upgrades, but you are still payign for the stock parts int he original price. and they sell those off also. shuld demand for those parts cause they dont credit those before adding the upgrdes! lol

[Z_Monzter]

whats funny is they charge you ungodly amoutns for upgrades, but you are still payign for the stock parts int he original price. and they sell those off also. shuld demand for those parts cause they dont credit those before adding the upgrdes! lol


+1000 Isn't that some $#!T.(pissed)

[Z_Monzter]

I took this the other day. I almost went in to get it. But they added 4k for the wheels and tires. But damn that's clean.

Very nice, but what a rip off(pissed)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e377/Z_Monzter/CX-7with22s.jpg

[nate0123]

it breaks my golden rule of wheel/tire sizing:

the wheel gap cannot exceed the height of the sidewall

most vehicles come from the factory following this rule and you'll notice they look fine for the most part; it's when larger wheels with lower profile tires go on that the ratio is disturbed and lowering becomes a requirement (IMO)

[Kansei]

^^^ I've always thought the same but never put it into words. that's exactly what I've thought though wow.

Oh and btw those look to be AT Italia Inox wheels. I pressured my mom to get them for her black 03 altima for sooo long, but she never did. Her 05 came with chrome wheels (POLISHED ALUMINUM, so not heavy) though so all is well. Oh and the wheels aren't heavy chromies (not at heavy at least).. they just have a polished fascia attached to them IIRC.

[Gray Ghost]

I took this the other day. I almost went in to get it. But they added 4k for the wheels and tires. But damn that's clean.

I like mine!!!(yupnope)

[nate0123]

almost too "tuner-ish" for the CX imo - especially without a drop

[Gray Ghost]

Don't you think "tuner-ish" is what Mazda had in mind when they designed this car? All of the cars they had built for the SEMA show are very "tuner-ish" and with a turbo intercooled engine there will be lots of performance parts available in the near future.

[Killer]

CX-7 Tunerish??? No. Soccer Momish..Yes.

[SuperStretch18]

IMO, every CX needs a drop!(nana)

In all honesty, I can't wait for the eibach kit to come out, just hope someone also thinks ahead and makes a camber kit!

[Gray Ghost]

Yea, all those soccer moms go to SEMA to see all the tuner cx's. Whatever. The cx is a platform ready for tuning. You should see what they are doing to them in Japan.

[nate0123]

Don't you think "tuner-ish" is what Mazda had in mind when they designed this car? All of the cars they had built for the SEMA show are very "tuner-ish" and with a turbo intercooled engine there will be lots of performance parts available in the near future.Nope, the styling IMO is sleek and upscale; those rims look like they belong on a Civic. Sorry if that hurts your feelings.

I would be interested in seeing pictures of these SEMA CX7's; I'd bet they aren't otherwise stock and I bet they're lowered. Just a hunch, though.

[NOTSPCY]

Nope, the styling IMO is sleek and upscale; those rims look like they belong on a Civic. Sorry if that hurts your feelings.

I would be interested in seeing pictures of these SEMA CX7's; I'd bet they aren't otherwise stock and I bet they're lowered. Just a hunch, though.


Sorry to say but i have to agree 100% on this . Not the right rims for the application .

[nate0123]

here ya go... all highly modified and all dropped significantly

http://semadigital.com/netpub/server.np?original=5522&site=photolibrary&catalog=catalog&download

http://semadigital.com/netpub/server.np?original=5523&site=photolibrary&catalog=catalog&download

http://semadigital.com/netpub/server.np?original=5524&site=photolibrary&catalog=catalog&download

[BadKarma]

Sorry to say but i have to agree 100% on this . Not the right rims for the application .

+1

[Donas64]

The CX-7 is on the sporty side of SUV's but if I ever got one all I would change is rims and drop! fini! Theres only so much you can "sensibly" do to an SUV.

[Killer]

Yea, all those soccer moms go to SEMA to see all the tuner cx's. Whatever. The cx is a platform ready for tuning. You should see what they are doing to them in Japan.anyway you slice it...it's an SUV. Sorry man.

[vbbuilt01]

I'm not an expert, but I'm guessing that $4K may not be unreasonable. The original post didn't specify what tires or rims were on that display vehicle.

Out of curiosity, I went to Tire Rack. Not being picky, I simply picked a set of rim, tires, TPMS, etc and priced it. Here's what I got.

20x9 ASA JH8 Chrome Plated $354.00 $1,416.00
245/45ZR20 Goodyear Eagle RS-A Blackwall $207.00 $828.00
TPMS SENSOR $55.00 $220.00
TPMS NUT $7.50 $30.00
UPS Ground shipping $115.00

These tires and wheels will be mounted and balanced at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE

total $2609.

I'm not sure what it'd cost to remove your old tires and install the new set, but add those costs to the $2609. I'm sure if I chose "fancier" rims and high performance tires, the cost, with installation, could easily approach $4K.

It all depends on what your budget is and your percepton of whether or not that $4K is excessive. You gotta do your homework.

Vince.

[SuperStretch18]

anyway you slice it...it's an SUV. Sorry man.

There are alot of comments out there from people who don't own one! My suggestion is to test drive the car! Stock vs. stock, this thing will shred a tc or civic. I've actually put a few modded integras in their place!

That said, I won't be putting chrome on this car either. Nice silver 20s, low profiles and a decent drop would do fine! Problem right now is that there is no drop kit for this car. Eibach is working on one, but in the meantime there are no other options.

[Killer]

There are alot of comments out there from people who don't own one! My suggestion is to test drive the car! Stock vs. stock, this thing will shred a tc or civic. I've actually put a few modded integras in their place! Again..it's still an SUV and if you bought it to show you can beat a Civic or a TC..well I don't really have an answer for that.

That said, I won't be putting chrome on this car either. Nice silver 20s, low profiles and a decent drop would do fine! Problem right now is that there is no drop kit for this car. Eibach is working on one, but in the meantime there are no other options.If you are so concerned about beating ricers..why put 20's on your CX-7 and slow it down?

And for what it's worth I HAVE driven one. It's a nice entry level SUV.

[SuperStretch18]

Again..it's still an SUV and if you bought it to show you can beat a Civic or a TC..well I don't really have an answer for that.
If you are so concerned about beating ricers..why put 20's on your CX-7 and slow it down?

And for what it's worth I HAVE driven one. It's a nice entry level SUV.

Not really concerned about beating ricers (I'm 28 and pretty much past that), but just wanted to make a point. Basically, tuners are an opinionated bunch and think it is just fine to tune a 98 hp xB or a 105 hp Fit, but throw in a sporty SUV with almost 250 hp and whoah!!!

No beef though and sorry I assumed that you had not driven one!(hippy)

[Killer]

:) Enjoy the ride!!!

[Gray Ghost]

Nope, the styling IMO is sleek and upscale; those rims look like they belong on a Civic. Sorry if that hurts your feelings.

I would be interested in seeing pictures of these SEMA CX7's; I'd bet they aren't otherwise stock and I bet they're lowered. Just a hunch, though.

Dosn't hurt my feelings. Actually, I think it's pretty funny. The rims on my CX are the exact same size and design pattern as the stock wheels. The only difference is mine are gray and crome to match my CX but the pattern is identical. If that makes them tunerish then I guess the stock wheel is tunerish.

[CXRabbit]

I've yet to see aftermarket rims that look nice, IMO... and this one is no exception. Looks like some kid got his hands on Mom's car and did a poor job "tricking it out" to impress his friends.

[CX-7owner]

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do;jsessionid=GJ4vYzG5wZJJP8JZpY5j S6TVlhT5nrQ7nPSn2C1ncTyJfB6LwyDx!447924136!NONE?rc z=91320&mk=MAZDA&rc=LAVINT&yr=2007&wd=18&pc=64034&rw=9&vid=010440&bp=5-114.3
SO these are the rims. NICE! I will definitely get my self a set at Discounttire when the GoodYears go bald. Also in the original picture it looks like the dealer had those wheels "chromed".

[1111tuncam]

CX-7 is the wifes, but I'd really like do some mods(drop). IMO it'll give it a better look. The problem is, its a lease.....

[StickShiftCamry]

Those rims look soooo outdated, Ppl want gangsta ultra deep lips on their CX-7 rims not those outdated rims.

[CX-7owner]

Huge lips=tacky, I'm getting those rims soon

[astraelraen]

TSW has a good line-up of wheels right now.

The vortex looks great in my opinion. I like the mondello too, but I may be a bit biased on that one ;)

[SuperStretch18]

+1 on the vortex rims. I didn't like them until I actually saw them on a car. Spokes that extend to the edge of the rim make them look bigger than they are. The opposite it true for deep dish rims...

[07LiquidCX7]

+1 on the vortex rims. I didn't like them until I actually saw them on a car. Spokes that extend to the edge of the rim make them look bigger than they are. The opposite it true for deep dish rims...

You are exactly right. Deep lips make the wheels looks smaller. But on a lowered vehicle there is no matching the look of a deep lip wheel. My BMW has 19" deep dish mesh style wheels on it and everyone things they are 20's because the car sits low on them.

If you are leaving your CX stock height... go with wheels that extend to the edge of the wheel as suggested above. It will look a ton better. Those wheels linked above are pretty nice actually, might be rethinking dropping and lipping mine.

[PixelPusher001]

Those rims look soooo outdated, Ppl want gangsta ultra deep lips on their CX-7 rims not those outdated rims.

eh... to each their own but around here its the ultra deep lips that are pretty dated. they can still look sharp but they're a dime a dozen and "pimping" has shifted to a more "complementary to the original design of the car" style rather than the "look how wide my body kit is and did I blind you with chrome & carbon fiber" thing... which was fun in its day!

[CX7_Rider]

Hi,

Ohh $4K it's expensive for 20" rim and Tire set up.
I got mine for $2900 (Can) with chromed valve (I don't have TPMS on my GT)

[cruzdreamer]

Like those rims CX 7 Rider...is that black in the center? Cool....closer shot would be good.

[CX7_Rider]

Of course, the appliques are Black, like my car. For me it' a perfect match.
Next mod, drop the car...

Thanks

[CX-7owner]

It's only 4K because the dealer marked it up nearly double, the rims are about 199.99 each, and you can get tires for 140 dollars each so it will come out a lot cheaper if you got it done at say Discounttire.

[cx-72go]

It's only 4K because the dealer marked it up nearly double, the rims are about 199.99 each, and you can get tires for 140 dollars each so it will come out a lot cheaper if you got it done at say Discounttire.

Rider where did you get those rims? Very nice.
JD

[BHOUST528]

i think that the one from the dealer is pretty hot and tint that thing out and youve got one sick CX my friend.