New wheels..

[k-lea]

Harhar, got you there.

Well, if you haven't heard I recently got into a wreck. All 4 wheels are bent and I'm looking at some new wheels to put on the K-Speed. Any suggestions? I'm open to wheel ideas.

http://www.enkei.com/jpeg%20files/Wheels/NTO3_MHS.jpg

I fell inlove with these guys, but I think the main thing that is going to throw me off are the sizes. I've been advised to try doing a 17 x 17.5 front and 17 x 8/8.5 in the back. I do want to end up doing this because of the "bulldog stance" miata's have if you look from the rear. (anyone else notice this?) I think the 8 or 8.5 will look nice on the back. Also, the 4x100 is going to screw me up too.

Ok, ideas, kgo.

[MSP#735]

they are pretty sexy!

[k-lea]

Well, yea they are. But if it's not the bolt pattern, it's the offset. That's how this seems to be going for me. It's one or the other that keeps me from getting them. I may just have to back down and deal with one instead of changing up the rears.

[meinp5]

That looks like a wheel that would look good on a european car. I can't really describe why, but I don't think I've ever seen that style wheel on an import that I have liked.

[k-lea]

Miatas + Spokes = sex

[gimpo2]

get some spinnaz!!!

[Falango]

Damn that wheel would look awesome. Good luck with the search!

[kcbhiw]

Those will definately look good on the MSM!

[mountjonas]

i like these. they're off natey's car. panasports, i believe, judging by the file name.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Natey/touge.meets/Panasport.236.JPG

[orlandomsp]

Man I wish there were roads like that around here.

[II-Savy]

The panas are classic but I don't like the wheels in the first post. There are too many spokes for me and they will be a pain in the ass to clean.

[k-lea]

The panas are classic but I don't like the wheels in the first post. There are too many spokes for me and they will be a pain in the ass to clean.
Meh. I don't mind about cleaning issues. The RH's giving me a hell of a time as is, I don't mind going a little bit further if I feel I have wheels worth cleaning.

Btw, if Jersey ever chimes in, iirc his MSM wheels have a lot of spoke and they look like pure sexage. Most Miata's that I've seen with a more "spokey" wheel pull it off really well.

The Pana's are classic, and totally not what I'm looking for. Pana's are good for the NA's and later NB's and beater wheels, but the MSM needs some hotness.

[mountjonas]

i think jersey has ASA AR1's. those are nice and pretty inexpensive.

[aMaff]

SPOKES! (don't mind the crazy decal work. The "painter" that did that has since been fired...

Anyway, I really like how these look on the car :).

[k-lea]

I think the same. I'd love to snatch something with a polished lip but if anything gets messed up its my wheels. (obviously) I don't even know why I want to replace them with something pricey or somewhat pricey when I know I'll just be hitting more curbs and other road debris to eph them up.






...HRM.

[k-lea]

SPOKES! (don't mind the crazy decal work. The "painter" that did that has since been fired...

Anyway, I really like how these look on the car :).
Haha, good!

[kcbhiw]

lol, Andrew. I never noticed the "Muff". That's awsome. I'm glad my influence stuck :D

[CitizenPro]

Work VS-XX's would look very nice on your MSM

http://www.ravspeconline.com/images/wheels/work/work-vs-xx-actual.jpg

Also the Work VS-TX in Gunmetal is sex also......i almost bought these for my speed.

http://www.ravspeconline.com/images/work-vstx.jpg

http://www.ravspeconline.com/images/work-stock.jpg

[k-lea]

Is that actual blue? Or just some tapage kind of thing to keep them from getting scratched?

If it's actual blue, negative. Throws off my ti and red theme.

[Nutari]

Is that actual blue? Or just some tapage kind of thing to keep them from getting scratched?

If it's actual blue, negative. Throws off my ti and red theme.

*edit* Looked a little harder and that is a no go captain. Nice, otherwise.
hm.. im going with the TI and red theme... maybe TI and mazdaspeed orange.. not sure yet. will see how the boot looks.

[mountjonas]

blue is protective tape for shipment

[CitizenPro]

Correct. No permanent Blue, just your basic polished lip.

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

These: http://www.949racing.com/

http://www.949racing.com/ProductImages/6ULsilver90.jpg

http://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=29210

[aMaff]

lol, Andrew. I never noticed the "Muff". That's awsome. I'm glad my influence stuck :D
and he finally sees it lmao. I was hoping they'd use that when they announced my times but it didn't work out.

[kcbhiw]

and he finally sees it lmao. I was hoping they'd use that when they announced my times but it didn't work out.

I told Karen to, but I don't think she ended up announcing.

[k-lea]

These: http://www.949racing.com/

http://www.949racing.com/ProductImages/6ULsilver90.jpg

http://forum.miata.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=29210

Are nice only if they came darker and in 17.

[nate0123]

http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_product_details.cfm?CategoryID=1&ss_id=419

[k-lea]

Opinions:

http://www.autornd.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=11210&osCsid=d12625f90b994942897f772353e71524

[k-lea]

http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_product_details.cfm?CategoryID=1&ss_id=419

oh wtf, those are hot!

[Bala]

oh wtf, those are hot!
If you like the Konig's, check out these PIAA wheels. They come in silver and hyper black and are available in 4 X 100 ...

I recommend you get them from here: http://www.edgeracing.com/

Shots of them on my P5
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/323F%20wheelz/323F%20wheelz%20side.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/323F%20wheelz/323F%20wheelz%20profilefront.jpg

[k-lea]

What's really frustrating is I can look at wheels all day and love everyone of them but the wheels I'm getting have certain specifics that I need. I can't just go off and buy whatever I want. Plus, my bolt pattern blows. Seriously, what was Mazda thinking? :(

PS: Those PIAA's weigh a ton..

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

4x100 has to be one of the most common bolt patterns in existance. You should see what is available for the SVT Contour, SVT Focus.....Until recently there were very few.

[CitizenPro]

Opinions:

http://www.autornd.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=11210&osCsid=d12625f90b994942897f772353e71524

Blah! Konigs are also heavy beeches, but better looking than the sportmax's.

4x100 = Every wheel out there.

[k-lea]

Ok ok. Haha, before I look too much like a n00b.

Like I said before, it's either or. The bolt pattern will be off, size, or offset.

And for the "What was mazda thinking" deal, you would just think a Miata would have 5 lugs.

[sandspeed]

If you like the Konig's, check out these PIAA wheels. They come in silver and hyper black and are available in 4 X 100 ...

I recommend you get them from here: http://www.edgeracing.com/

Shots of them on my P5
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/323F%20wheelz/323F%20wheelz%20side.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/323F%20wheelz/323F%20wheelz%20profilefront.jpg

dangit those looks very nice:) clean points as well (first)

[Kansei]

Ok ok. Haha, before I look too much like a n00b.

Like I said before, it's either or. The bolt pattern will be off, size, or offset.

And for the "What was mazda thinking" deal, you would just think a Miata would have 5 lugs.

They do now :)

[k-lea]

shea, a NC that has no powAR.

[Kansei]

wait bala.. 215/40/18 on a P5?? um how did you manage that?

[Kansei]

shea, a NC that has no powAR.

but it does/can have a power folding hardtop hahaha.

I'd love a Roadster Turbo

[CitizenPro]

How bout the Axis Reverbs? --> Right hur (http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=10149)

They have black or silver......Axis are nice wheels.

[k-lea]

but it does/can have a power folding hardtop hahaha.

I'd love a Roadster Turbo

pfft. you get my drift.

[k-lea]

How bout the Axis Reverbs? --> Right hur (http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=10149)

They have black or silver......Axis are nice wheels.

Meh. I should put rules in for this thread. Haha, they are nice, yes, but not what I'm looking for. I think I'm going to message Rishie again and see if he can look harder.

I'll just shove all the work on him. (evil) I hate doing this whole wheel shopping.

[CitizenPro]

Meh. I should put rules in for this thread. Haha, they are nice, yes, but not what I'm looking for. I think I'm going to message Rishie again and see if he can look harder.

I'll just shove all the work on him. (evil) I hate doing this whole wheel shopping.

I was about to ask what the style your looking for. All i see so far is the mesh style wheel with a polished lip. And yeah, let Rishie take care of all the work....i told em what i wanted and he gave me the best deal around :)

[k-lea]

I was about to ask what the style your looking for. All i see so far is the mesh style wheel with a polished lip. And yeah, let Rishie take care of all the work....i told em what i wanted and he gave me the best deal around :)

"Spokey" as I like to call them. I trust him, but everyone is not liking one of the wheels he directed me to (Sport Max). Maybe I can get him to dig deeper.

[vindication]

hey cracka, gettin into accidents huh? if you want lotsa lotsa spokes then get daytons yo! but I suggest mesh wheels such as the Imagines I was gonna suggest that was already suggested by nate. also, what price range and weight range?

[k-lea]

Tis funny because I don't even know my budget yet. No one has looked at my car and I'm getting pissed. I'm not sure what the RH's run from Mazda but I'm going to guess 400ish each (I got corrected by a stoopid bird). So, my budget is going towards that. I'm going to be paying a BIG difference with the TEIN Flex, so it's whatever. I just want people to throw some ideas at me.

As for weight, there is no way in heck I'll buy a wheel heavier than my stockers. The stock RH's weigh around 22 lbs (iirc when I weighed them). That's pretty much it, just don't weigh more than the Harts.

[CitizenPro]

Heres some to keep u busy.....most of them are a higher brand of wheels but Rishie should be able to give u a killer deal. Back to the food....

- Racing Hart C2 Evo (http://www.dazzmotorsports.com/rh/details.php?image_id=1&sessionid=8208f61691a3cc85d17d7f049c12accf&sessionid=8208f61691a3cc85d17d7f049c12accf) -

- Volk Racing GT-7 (http://e-wheelz.com/en-us/GT-7.jpg) -

- Gram Light 57s Pro (http://e-wheelz.com/en-us/57spro_grey_silver.jpg) -

- BBS Wheels RGR (http://e-wheelz.com/en-us/bbs_rgr_db_ci3_l.jpg) -

- Advan Racing RS (http://e-wheelz.com/en-us/advan_RS_600.jpg) -

- PIAA Super Mesh (http://e-wheelz.com/en-us/supermesh_2pc_lg.jpg) -

- 5Zigen Heidfield Mesh (http://www.racinglab.com/images/hmesh_l1.jpg) -

[vindication]

SSW mesh

edit: they offer this in polished also if you dont want the black but I like the black better

[k-lea]

The Advans are killer but I don't know if I could ever forgive myself if I get some curb rash on them. I've always loved the Advans but they are (what I like to call them) "The God of Wheels" and I could never, yea, you get the point.

BBS wheels are nice too.

[k-lea]

SSW mesh

edit: they offer this in polished also if you dont want the black but I like the black better
It's so cute when you guys use the right terms and I just make up my own. Tehehe..

I'll check those out.

*edit* zomg, those are hot.

[gimpo2]

you shoulda bought warrens wheels

[vindication]

Or you can get some konig Absolute, I have them in opal and love them.

[k-lea]

you shoulda bought warrens wheels
They are still for sale, the guy hasn't gotten them yet. Warren's wheels are either 16 or 15 and I want to try to stick with 17. Plus, those wheels are 1200$.

[k-lea]

Or you can get some konig Absolute, I have them in opal and love them.
OR I can get a wheel no one has and be more original. ;p

[gimpo2]

They are still for sale, the guy hasn't gotten them yet. Warren's wheels are either 16 or 15 and I want to try to stick with 17. Plus, those wheels are 1200$.
i understand the size (they are 16's) but $1200 should be within your budget.. at $300 a piece @_@

[k-lea]

i understand the size but $1200 should be within your budget.. at $300 a piece @_@
Do you not realize how much those Tein's are going to put me back? If I can get a cheaper wheel I'm going to jump on it. The coilovers is what is going to be a major issue here.

[vindication]

OR I can get a wheel no one has and be more original. ;p
so looks like you are gonna make your own wheel then(dunno)(ughdance)

[k-lea]

so looks like you are gonna make your own wheel then(dunno)(ughdance)
Don't read into things. >.<

I don't really want people showing me their wheels because it's just not cool. I don't want to rock wheels that are already being rocked by another member, yuno?

[vindication]

calmit dawn nah sucka. I was just bustin your....labia. I wouldn't do it either.

[tunersteve]

I'm a big fan of either the Advans or the Heidfields that were posted a while back. Enkei makes a lot of nice wheels, like the CDR9s or the RSVs.

[CitizenPro]

OR I can get a wheel no one has and be more original. ;p

Ahh, exactly what i like to hear.

[Pitlab77]

here are mine
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Pitlab77/New%20Miata/IMG_1428.jpg

Plus do not go with staggerd wheels and tires. It will throw off the balance of the car.

Also I do not know what your plans are but if you are going to race your car in C-stock in scca you need to have a factory size and width for you wheels.

[aMaff]

I was just bustin your....labia.
(hahaspit) OMG dude! (rlaugh)

[ARD MP5]

I think here's the issue with what K-lea is looking for.

#1. STAGGERED FITMENT.

to find a staggered fitment in the 4x100 PCD is going to be difficult. Even mroe difficult if in an entry level budget.

The three wheels I can suggest that are affordable is the Sportmax

006, 009, and 962 as can be seen on our website.

Those wheels come in 17x7, 8, and 9 in the 4x100 PCD.

they are not light but neither were the RH wheels on the MSM.

Your other option would be to go expensive multipiece Japanese where I can custom build the wheel.

That's what i did for my wife's NA6 JRSC miata. We have 17x8.5 front and 9.0 rear with 245/35/17 on all four corners.

YUPS that's right. 245/35/17 IN THE FRONT on a stock body miata. It's all about offset. hehe.

In any case, I suggest you determine your budget and priorities for the wheels. Then we can provide options within those limitations.

I think one of the best options for the Miata is the Enkei RPF1 16x8.0 +38 offset. This wheel only weighs about 12lbs and is incredibly strong.

If you want 17's staggered, cheap, and lightweight it just won't happen. I can get staggered and cheap in very few brands.

So figure out the answers to those questions and from there we can move forward.

If going with 7" front and 8" rear in 17" I suggest tire sizes of 205/40/17 and 215/40/17. Ideally i'd like to have 205/40 front and 225/35 rear. Problem is that the 225/35 is shorter i believe than the 205/40/17.

Peace, Rishie

[k-lea]

here are mine
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Pitlab77/New%20Miata/IMG_1428.jpg

Plus do not go with staggerd wheels and tires. It will throw off the balance of the car.

Also I do not know what your plans are but if you are going to race your car in C-stock in scca you need to have a factory size and width for you wheels.

I'm not going to autox my Miata. I'm going with staggered wheels because that is what was recommended and I've talked to a few Miata owners with staggered wheels. Doesn't seem to affect them.

I've said many times on the forums that running the Miata in a 1/4 is stupid because it defeats the purpose of the car, but I ran it and now that all I want to do.

[k-lea]

Rishie,

I have been considering 16's but I'm scared it'll look horrible on my car. I've never really stepped out and done the whole wheel thing. The only wheel change I've had is with my 2001 LS but the wheels were from a Miata of the same body style, the MSM.

It's a big purchase on my part and it can go either way. I can hate it, or love it. It's nerve racking.

[ARD MP5]

Well imho the NA and NB chasis look best with 16's, however ours looks amazing with staggered 17's. It's all because of the color of the wheel. With the black centers it makes the wheel look smaller than a 17 so it fits real well.

In any case the sportmax is the only thing i can find you in staggered 17" and affordable.

[k-lea]

Alright. Thank you so much for your help.

I didn't really mind the look of the Sportmax but I got a lot of negative feedback when I linked people to them and that's one thing I don't want.

[Pitlab77]

Why not just get the larger size all the way around? There is not real point in staggering the wheels, unless you are just going for looks. If so.......

Also if you are going straight in a line (drag) then a 15" or 16" 205~225 would serve you better than a 17" wheel. Just because its larger does not mean it will be sticker if you cant find good tires for it. Also some tires have smaller contact area's than others even witht he same measurments. (A falken RT615 is wider than most other tires with the same #s)

But what are you trying to do with the car gives a better way to help us give you suggestions.

For me I have 12 wheels. The ones you see on the car (AVS ES100s), and 2 more sets of stockers 15 wheels (one with 615's and one with R-compounds)

[k-lea]

Why not just get the larger size all the way around? There is not real point in staggering the wheels, unless you are just going for looks. If so.......

Also if you are going straight in a line (drag) then a 15" 205~225 would serve you better than a 16" or 17" wheel. Just because its larger does not mean it will be sticker if you cant find good tires for it. Also some tires have smaller contact area's thanothers even witht he same measurments.

There is a point in staggering the wheels, it'll look nice and make more sense.

As for your other comment, I realize a smaller wheel will be better in a line. I don't do this on a daily basis and I don't intend to have magazine spreads for the fastest MSM, yet. (evil) So I'm not really worried about getting down and dirty at the moment.

I'm trying to keep my looks and still have something that can perform. A 17" just sits right in the "middle" and is as big as I'll go. You also have to realize that a 17 is all I've ever dealt with. Like I said above, I'm nervous to go smaller because I don't want to hate the way it looks.

[Pitlab77]

make more sense.

???

[gimpo2]

???

she wants it! isn't that good enough? hahahaha

[k-lea]

she wants it! isn't that good enough? hahahaha
haha, exactly!

[k-lea]

http://home.comcast.net/~clineschmidt/Front.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~clineschmidt/flyin_miata_kazera.jpg

15's

http://paulsdesk.vidnet.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1820&g2_serialNumber=2

16's.

Thanks to Pitlab. (pictures)

I may just say eph it and go 16.

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

If I was in your shoes and set on 17's, I would be looking at the Gram Lights:
http://e-wheelz.com/en-us/GRAM_LIGHT_MAXIMUM.jpg

http://e-wheelz.com/en-us/57spro_grey_silver.jpg

Or the SSR Competition, MMMmmmmmm:
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/ssr/swap/ssr_competition_ci3_l.jpg

http://www.flyinmiata.com/images/misc_images/fmnb05.jpg

[aMaff]

ya, SSR gramlights are cheeeeeeapp......


oh wait... :p I was thinking of picking up a set for my miata, but, let's see: ~230 x 4 = 920, + tires, vs $400 for used 13# 15x7 ATS Complites w/ Azenis RT215s w/ good tread left. Can you guess which I picked? :p

[k-lea]

Everyone has those. >.<

I've made up my mind, I'm going 16.

[k-lea]

Or 15..

BAH.

[ARD MP5]

WERD. Go with the RPF1 16x8.0. I'm tellin ya it's the hawtness for an autox setup.

[nate0123]

14s are awesome! ;)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/nate0123/miata14s5.jpg

[k-lea]

WERD. Go with the RPF1 16x8.0. I'm tellin ya it's the hawtness for an autox setup.

I don't autox. :(

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

I don't autox. :(

The post is a bit old but worth checking on if the price looks close to where you want to be:

http://renegademiata.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=912

[k-lea]

I'm starting to get super stressed. I'm going to have to pick something asap. My car is most likely going to the shop on Saturday and I need ferkin wheels to slap on it. I can't drive on rotors. :(

[meinp5]

Get the SSR Competitions. They looked awesome on that black car.

[k-lea]

I've made up my mind on the wheels.

Thanks everyone.

[meinp5]

What are you going to get?


I've made up my mind on the wheels.

Thanks everyone.

[k-lea]

If I told you it wouldn't be fun. You'll see, I'm sure.

[Kansei]

If I told you it wouldn't be fun. You'll see, I'm sure.

omg teh torture! I hate you! :D

[tunersteve]

I'm interested to see what you've picked. How soon/long do we have to wait?

[k-lea]

Should be a couple of weeks.

[nate0123]

f that

need details now

[gimpo2]

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/6/63/006_Alec_Trevelyan.jpg

[Rickman]

I recommend you get them from here: http://www.edgeracing.com/


I second this. I've ordered two sets from them so far and they have great prices, fantastic service, and quick shipping.

When I hit a pothole in my MSP and ruined a wheel (Flik Wasp) they replaced it at the original sale price I bought them for a year prior. Even though the new price was $50 higher than I had paid.

[ARD MP5]

so did you decide yet woman? haha.

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

so did you decide yet woman? haha.

Chants and bangs on bleachers..I want pics!! I want pics!! I want pics!!

[nate0123]

yea, seriously... WTF?

[k-lea]

shh, things are going slow.

[vindication]

booo for womenz and there decision making skills!

[nate0123]

tick tock...

[k-lea]

Ok.

I might as well update you guys.

I've been running around like a headless chicken these past couple of days. I ended up spending more money on shopping than I thought I would but I have some people helping me out.

I had settled on some wheels but now I'm changing my mind because of the weight of the wheels. So things have slowed down a bit. I also got screwed in some things and it just plain sucks.

I WILL NOT be doing staggered wheels. I'm just going to slap 17 x 7's all around. I will be purchasing my wheels THIS week. I have to send out some RH's for a member on the forum then I'll be getting mine.

[CitizenPro]

I WILL NOT be doing staggered wheels. I'm just going to slap 17 x 7's all around. I will be purchasing my wheels THIS week.

Aww! Staggered are uber sexy :( So any hints??

[k-lea]

Actually, I just thought of something..

staggered is still in play.

[k-lea]

Aww! Staggered are uber sexy :( So any hints??
On the wheels, no way!

but...
http://www.tein.com/img/ss-em1.jpg

[CitizenPro]

(first) Shweeeeet!

[k-lea]

This car sucks, haha. I wish I spent this much money on myself. :(

[k-lea]

Sweet, if Rishie hurries his but up this will be done.

[Kansei]

Sweet, if Rishie hurries his but up this will be done.

! a clue!

so are they listed on the autornd site? that sorta limits the number of possibilities haha

[k-lea]

! a clue!

so are they listed on the autornd site? that sorta limits the number of possibilities haha
Haha, you are such a dork.

I must not say anymore!

[k-lea]

Poop, now we are waiting on my $200's to arrive at my door.

...ANY MINUTE NOW. I feel like a drug dealer. People coming over and giving me money. Either a drug dealer, or a homeless white girl.

[Nutari]

Poop, now we are waiting on my $200's to arrive at my door.

...ANY MINUTE NOW. I feel like a drug dealer. People coming over and giving me money. Either a drug dealer, or a homeless white girl.
only $200? You're pretty cheap eh? *runs and hides*

[k-lea]

only $200? You're pretty cheap eh? *runs and hides*
Oh wtf. You would..

[Nutari]

Oh wtf. You would..
yeah.. I went there. Burn.

lol


dont feel bad. im just jealous of your mx-5

[k-lea]

yeah.. I went there. Burn.

lol


dont feel bad. im just jealous of your mx-5
You'll be UUUBER jealous after this hottness.

[Nutari]

You'll be UUUBER jealous after this hottness.
yeah.. im looking at some WORK rims for the 3..

not. freaking $1000 a rim! thats insane..

I do want rims.. but im still not sure what will match.. plus I HAVE to get like.. 18"s..

[k-lea]

What's wrong with 18's? I believe with the size of the 3 it'd look odd any other way. Everyone should upgrade to 18's. :)

WORK rims are hot. I was told to do WORK then I was like "EPH THAT!" So yea.

..wait, don't they come stock 18?

[Nutari]

[02:23] kristin: the guys try to race me, the chicks try to bang me.

Yes, the speed 3 came with 18's stock. I dont think I can put anything smaller cause of the big brakes up front

[k-lea]

Yes, the speed 3 came with 18's stock. I dont think I can put anything smaller cause of the big brakes up front

Haha, that quote is going to get a lot of buzz.

I figured it came with 18's. Did you want to go 17 or what?

[Nutari]

Haha, that quote is going to get a lot of buzz.

I figured it came with 18's. Did you want to go 17 or what?
I wanted to put the rims I had on my p5 on the 3. They are 17's.

[Kansei]

I wanted to put the rims I had on my p5 on the 3. They are 17's.

people have done 16" steelies with snow tires on the Mazdaspeed3, so your 17s should fit no problem. You'll need much bigger tires though.

[k-lea]

I wanted to put the rims I had on my p5 on the 3. They are 17's.
Crappy. Do you plan on selling those then?

[Nutari]

people have done 16" steelies with snow tires on the Mazdaspeed3, so your 17s should fit no problem. You'll need much bigger tires though.
why would I need bigger tires?

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Nutari/newsig.gif

[nate0123]

you wouldn't "need" them, but to match the overall diameter for speedo/odo/ground clearance reasons you would want to

[Kansei]

why would I need bigger tires?



because 18s on the MS3 fit like 16s on the P5.

yeah you could run like a 205/40/17 on the MS3, but it would look ridiculous and I guarantee there would be a performance loss (acceleration and cornering)

[k-lea]

Type: Package
Status: In Transit - On Time
Scheduled Delivery: 12/22/2006
Shipped to: RXXXX TX, US
Shipped or Billed on: 12/19/2006
Service Type: GROUND
Weight: 47.00 Lbs

TEHEHEH.

*Hint* I MAY have to roll my rear.

[meinp5]

You're such a tease...hehe..I can't wait to see what you get.

[Earful]

Type: Package
Status: In Transit - On Time
Scheduled Delivery: 12/22/2006
Shipped to: RXXXX TX, US
Shipped or Billed on: 12/19/2006
Service Type: GROUND
Weight: 47.00 Lbs

TEHEHEH.

*Hint* I MAY have to roll my rear.

This just doesnt sound rite.........(glare)

[k-lea]

This just doesnt sound rite.........(glare)
What doesn't sound right about it? (evil)

[ARD MP5]

The fact that you actually got wheels. hehe. j/k.

Thanks for the biz and happy holidays.

Rishie

[k-lea]

The fact that you actually got wheels. hehe. j/k.

Thanks for the biz and happy holidays.

Rishie
Haha, thanks man! You made my day. :P

[aMaff]

The fact that you actually got wheels. hehe. j/k.

Thanks for the biz and happy holidays.

Rishie
psst, shhhhhhh. I don't want *her* to hear, but let's see some pics. Just post them while she's not looking. We never talked. I'll see you around...or will I?

[gimpo2]

hahaha i know what she's getting :P i gave all you guys a clue in this thread already

[k-lea]

hahaha i know what she's getting :P i gave all you guys a clue in this thread already
shh, you are going to blow my cover.

[tunersteve]

hahaha i know what she's getting :P i gave all you guys a clue in this thread already

Ha, I already figured it out. I won't tell anyone...

[k-lea]

Ha, I already figured it out. I won't tell anyone...
Do you like them?

[Tengo]

whats the big secret behind the wheels you got krisTIN

[k-lea]

That's how I roll.

No one knew I bought a new car until I randomly showed up to a meet. Just how I do things.

[tunersteve]

Do you like them?

Yes, I do. I almost bought something similar to that for my car.

[k-lea]

The wheels have arrived and I have to say they are better than I thought. I'm so excited. My day has been made.

[Kansei]

at least give us a sneak peak terrible cameraphone from really far away shot of them.. we're dyin here :P

[k-lea]

I don't have my phone. When I get home I'll take a peaker.

[nate0123]

The wheels have arrived and I have to say they are better than I thought. I'm so excited. My day has been made.Congrats, I also had a very cool delivery today.

[k-lea]

I should be getting the coilovers next week. YAY!

[nate0123]

sweet

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

pics, pics, pics, pics.

[k-lea]

17 x 7 and 17 x 8 polished black hottness.

Here's your tease:

[Falango]

Works?

[tunersteve]

17 x 7 and 17 x 8 polished black hottness.

Here's your tease:

My hunch was correct! Can't wait to see them on the car. Black w/ polished lip FTW!

[k-lea]

My hunch was correct! Can't wait to see them on the car. Black w/ polished lip FTW!

Too bad there was no prize involved.

[meinp5]

Work VS-TX

[gimpo2]

Too bad there was no prize involved.

The prize is a Cleveland Steamer from Bill down the street

[mountjonas]

sport max?

[CitizenPro]

Yea,

Im thinking Sport Max 006.

[sandspeed]

ooo ooo....are they rota's??:)

[Pitlab77]

17 x 7 and 17 x 8 polished black hottness.

Here's your tease:

big (ugh)

[k-lea]

Sorry, you shall all soon find out what my car looks like with nice wheels and coilovers. SUPER.

*cries*

IWANTMYEPHINGCARBACK.

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

Sorry, you shall all soon find out what my car looks like with nice wheels and coilovers. SUPER.

*cries*

IWANTMYEPHINGCARBACK.

pics, pics, pics!!! You're such a tease!

[meinp5]

2007 bump!

[CitizenPro]

Where da pics at?! geeez.

[k-lea]

BLAH! Hahah, patience is a virtue.

The money for the coilovers is going out TOMORROW. All this holiday crap has put me waaaaay back.

[sken03]

I ordered this rims. 15x8j. I'll make it fit.

[k-lea]

A little late. :P

[nate0123]

I ordered this rims. 15x8j. I'll make it fit.those look green on my monitor

[vindication]

man these rims are gonna suck ass so hard and everyone is gonna be like omg wtf donkey nuts why did we wait all this time for this dookey

[k-lea]

Pfft. I've gotten a lot of "nice!" and what not. I'm just waiting to see them on the car, you guys are doing the same.

[vindication]

the "nice!" is only cause you got boobs and a fagina. duh!

[k-lea]

No way!

















...damnit...

[Sb00]

the "nice!" is only cause you got boobs and a fagina. duh!


ditto!

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

Hahaha

[MSP#735]

damnit, stop stalling, you tease!

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

....sitting in the corner of my office quivering in anticipation.....Send the wheels to MA so that I can put them on and take pictures for you. Do they go with Lava Orange??

[Tengo]

*bastard*

> EDIT BY KLEA <

[Kansei]

http://www.fastcoolcars.com/images/pimpedcars1/40inch-chrome-rims.jpg

[Tengo]

http://www.fastcoolcars.com/images/pimpedcars1/40inch-chrome-rims.jpg
your almost close kansei but no

[Tengo]

.

[Kansei]

.

[Tengo]

. x2

[Kansei]

..

[FinalResort]

.. is that reall??? wth!!!

[nate0123]

it's a real photoshop

[FinalResort]

okay thats what i thought just makeing sure im not stupid

[CitizenPro]

Nothing yet i assume, Ms Kristin?

[nate0123]

Nothing yet i assume, Ms Kristin?
clearly, it isn't 2009 yet :p

[k-lea]

I just got home from the longest day of my life.

When the weather clears I will have pictures. I also have some funny video of us trying to start the car for 20 minutes, good times.

[kcbhiw]

I just got home from the longest day of my life.

When the weather clears I will have pictures. I also have some funny video of us trying to start the car for 20 minutes, good times.


Oh good god, this sounds like a lot of fun [/sarcasm]. What's up with the car now?

[k-lea]

Oh good god, this sounds like a lot of fun [/sarcasm]. What's up with the car now?
We thought it was my tune but it ended up being plugs.

[Kansei]

I just got home from the longest day of my life.

When the weather clears I will have pictures. I also have some funny video of us trying to start the car for 20 minutes, good times.

20 minutes trying to start it? My car started right away after I turbo3d it :P

guess that's what happens when they let you guys out of the kitchen haha

(peep)

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

Sweet, can't wait to see the finished product!

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

Sweet, can't wait to see the finished product!

pics, pics, pics, pics!!

[Kansei]

we need teh picz0rs nowwww

[meinp5]

we want pics! we want pics!

[aMaff]

Y'all need to settle down...

[nate0123]

yea seriously, we know it's not going to happen

[k-lea]

You guys just HAD to HAVE the pictures while the car is a mess..

Geez.

[gimpo2]

i like em dirty (humpleg)

[k-lea]

BTW, I think we can stash 8.5 or 9's on the rear. The 8's still had some decent play.

[yashart_mp3]

Finally....


Looks good! :)

[k-lea]

Might look better when it's clean. :(

[Kansei]

ewww dirtay!

(my car is much, much dirtier right now.. I'll have to take pics)

[k-lea]

Please do, I might feel a little better about my car. I'm used to having it CLEAAN. I had a habit of washing it once a week. It became a ritual. If you couldn't tell, I live in the country, it's HARD to keep that car spic (ZOMG SHE SAID SPIC) and span.

When it clears up I plan to stick her on a lift and go after her with the powerwash.

[Kansei]

it won't clear up here for months :'(

wheels do look quite nice though.

[nate0123]

holy crap, pics!

looks nice, kristin, nice stance too

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

Looks really good! Nice wheels, good stance, how does it perform with the new suspension?

[meinp5]

Awesome!! Your car looks great. Excelent choice on both the wheels and the suspension. (first)

[tunersteve]

Lookin' good! I love the grey/black combo, it looks very classy.

[Rickman]

Nice... a little too big (for my taste), but nice choice either way.

[CitizenPro]

Wow, do u ever wash your car?! ;)

I think it looks nice....should look much better when u give that baby a rinse though :D

[sandspeed]

looks hawt kristin!!:)
What kind of coilovers are those, tein??

[k-lea]

Tein SS

Well, if I didn't stand out before all this I sure do now. Got yanked by a unmarked police car. :( I thought I was going to jail due to warrants but he was actually a pretty cool kat. I didn't even have my license on me and he still let me off with a warning.

[ARD MP5]

Definitely can do 9's in the rear. Looks great Kristin. yuo can do 8's front also with just a minor roll.

I have 17x8.5 245/35/17 and 17x9.0 245/35/17 all the way around on our SC NA6 1.6L Miata. It's dope. Things turns like no other.

Rishie

[k-lea]

I will be coming to you again in the near future. Planning on some 15's for ze track days. :P

..or 16's.

Haha, here we go again...

[jeg0024]

Tein SS

Well, if I didn't stand out before all this I sure do now. Got yanked by a unmarked police car. :( I thought I was going to jail due to warrants but he was actually a pretty cool kat. I didn't even have my license on me and he still let me off with a warning.

Pulled over for what?

[k-lea]

Pulled over for what?
Well, it was a one way two lane highway and I HATE when people are rating me in the other lane. After 5 minutes or so of this car being right next to me with a guy looking over at me I finally had enough (It happens a lot and gets annoying) so I down shift into 5th (oh my, 5th..) and pull away. I get to about 82 or so mph and then all the sudden lights appear out of nowhere. Of course, being my childish self I laugh because I know I could possibly go to jail and have my car impounded.

We do the usual "You are being pulled over" thing and he comes up to my window asking "Why?" Not asking for license or anything. I explain and he thanks me for my honesty. Then he proceeds to ask all the good questions and I don't have my license, so now it looks really bad. Anywho, he let me off with a warning.

[jeg0024]

Its cuz ur a chick. lol

[Mr. Win]

I'm not in love with them but perhaps clean pictures could change my mind.

[k-lea]

Agree. I'm thinking about taking that cheap ass cap off too.

With a good washing it'll look better.

[Mr. Win]

I would perhaps sand and paint the caps black. Then maybe red Work lugs.

What kind of rims are they?

[k-lea]

SportMax 006

[Mr. Win]

Meh scratch the lugs. I feel like it needs contrast... that or clean tires. I'm in limbo till further pics arrive.

[tunersteve]

SportMax 006

For those of you who didn't get the hint a while back, The picture of Trevelyan was from Goldeneye, and his 00 number was 006. Since she bought them from Rishie, you had to go to his site and do a search and you could figure it out.

[k-lea]

You are le smart.

[nate0123]

I feel like graphite or gunmetal would be > than black

[k-lea]

Naw, I think the black does a Titanium good.

[nate0123]

Are you like sniping my posts or something? I posted that like 11 seconds before you replied

[k-lea]

Hahaha, no. I just happened to refresh User CP when you posted. I'm quick you have to watch out for me.

[nate0123]

crazy psycho uber stealth poster

[kcbhiw]

I'm diggin' the wheels. Nice choice, Kristin!

Don't sweat the dirt, I've washed my white Miata all of 2 times in the past year. It looks like ass, lol. I've never washed the turbo Miata...however, I have stripped all of the paint from it as it used to be white, heh.

[aMaff]

Wheels look good!


BUT: The new(er than an NA lol) miata's have the same endlink design as the proteges? Weak, mazda. Seriously weak.

[k-lea]

Those are being replaced in a couple of weeks anywho.

[Kansei]

protege endlinks??? *faints* hottest endlinks evAR

[aMaff]

protege endlinks??? *faints* hottest endlinks evAR
(nuts) (gtfo)

[seanmcsean]

Veeeeeeerrrrrry nice Kristin.. I see new suspension components too. I dig it :D

Black mesh + polished silver lip + titanium msm = hot

Man.. I want my miata SO BAD!

[k-lea]

Sean, there is so much more suspension stuff coming.

[seanmcsean]

Sean, there is so much more suspension stuff coming.

keep posting pictures, that's all I have to say!

[k-lea]

Cleaned 'er up and snapped some pictures!

ps: I'm so stealth, teheh..(- the fmic)

[nate0123]

shot number 1 is my favorite

(2thumbs)

[k-lea]

I'll be taking more soon with the DSLR.

[tunersteve]

Car is looking great Kristin. A good cleaning gives the car a whole new look. I'm jealous that you can even clean yours right now, mine is tore up from the winter time.

[k-lea]

I couldn't feel my fingers, I'll just leave it at that.

[CitizenPro]

Looks nice :)

[MAZDASPEED MX5]

Looks really good! I'm so jealous of you southerners.....I'm dying to drive mine but we recently got snow and the highway departments went nuts with salt/sand....I don't think I'll get to driver her for another month or two.

[Kansei]

Um.. why the heck was the top not down in the first pic, you're in the south! hell, if it hits 40 I have my windows open hahaha

nice pics though, car looks niice

but yeah.. that FMIC needs some nice black radiator paint on it mmmm

my FMIC is pretty much invisible.. I try to notice that it's there and can't haha.

[k-lea]

I have a plan with the FMIC but someone was doing something similar and I didn't want that. I might go ahead and do it for shits and gigglets.

To answer your question; I had just got done washing it. Top needed to be up. :)

[Mr. Win]

I really like the stance. It looks mean.

[Kooldino]

Cleaned 'er up and snapped some pictures!

ps: I'm so stealth, teheh..(- the fmic)

Yay

[Aricjm15]

looks good

damn I wish i could wash mine right now, with all the stupid salt on the car it looks 2 tone :(

[k-lea]

Omgah, getting new ones..

[zumzumzoom03]

Omgah, getting new ones..


(2thumbs) Pics? Model? anything info?

[k-lea]

Have you read the thread? We all know Kristin doesn't give out secrets..

PFFT.

I wish these were wider. I'd make them my trackers. 9.5 rear, ftw.

[R2s99zoom]

wow, 9.5 is wide. What offset?

[CantCMe]

guess we're not getting any pics, huh?