new wheels on speed 3

[Mspeed3]

got Momo Rpm's today! post pics tomorrow

[k-lea]

subbin.

[kudakev615]

what a left down(headshake ill check back in tomorrow

[meinp5]

subin...should be sweet.

[jbiird317]

grrr post pics now........dark pics are fine, seriously

[Mspeed3]

too dark right now sorry guys

[Mspeed3]

alright ill take and post u convinced

[k-lea]

yay!

[Mspeed3]

its too dark.. they are split spoke 7's black with polished lip 18's.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/mike22q/mazda.jpg

[jbiird317]

its too dark.. they are split spoke 7's black with polished lip 18's.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/mike22q/mazda.jpg

dark pics, but f'ing awesome! I cant wait to see what they look like in the daytime! (i also feel much better about my choice of rims for my black ms3!)

[clos561]

they are black right? how much did they cost i want black for my red becuase i doin black n red with black lights n stuf

[kudakev615]

looks good. a drop and some tint is gonna set that off. props on the wheels

[Mspeed3]

$750 for rims and I used the tires that came with car and got them siped for improved tire wear. I'll post day pics tomorrow. Just make sure you get the tpms put on your new rim and tire setup, $500 mistake if you don't.

[Kansei]

Hmm.. those are the stock tires still? somehow it looks like there's way more wheel gap now. Are the new wheels wider?

[clos561]

$750 for rims and I used the tires that came with car and got them siped for improved tire wear. I'll post day pics tomorrow. Just make sure you get the tpms put on your new rim and tire setup, $500 mistake if you don't.
tpms?

[Mspeed3]

everything is same, as for wheel gap its not bad. The eibach kit is still being tested so I have to wait to drop it.

[Nutari]

tpms?
tire pressure monitor sensor

[jbiird317]

ive never had tpms before so i have a question: can the stock sensors be transferred from the old wheels to new ones or do you have to buy brand new sensors?

[SwampAss]

It's my understanding that they can be transferred rather easily. The tires probably need to be dismounted though. I think the TPMS sensor just mounts inline with the valve stem.

[dread]

I hate tpms. I wish my car didn't have it, is there anyway to disable the system? It costs an extra 20 bucks everytime you change the tires and it is the most pointless system ever. I check my tires regularly and don't need a stupid sensor to tell me there is something wrong with my tires.

[slammie]

From what I understand....the Feds are requiring TPMS to be installed on all new cars -- model years 2008 or 2009. So get used to it....no just joking. Actually, I didn't anticipate the extra cost for tire changes. That really bites! Tirerack has the Mazda sensors in stock but they are stupid expensive! It's like $500 for 5 sensors.

[meinp5]

From what I understand....the Feds are requiring TPMS to be installed on all new cars -- model years 2008 or 2009. So get used to it....no just joking. Actually, I didn't anticipate the extra cost for tire changes. That really bites! Tirerack has the Mazda sensors in stock but they are stupid expensive! It's like $500 for 5 sensors.


You're correct about the feds requiring it. My dads stock broker called him after that law passed because the company that produces all of these stock was selling for .05-.10/ share. I believe that all 2007+ cars are required to have it...back on topic...post some daytime pics!

[Olestra]

From what I understand....the Feds are requiring TPMS to be installed on all new cars -- model years 2008 or 2009. So get used to it....no just joking. Actually, I didn't anticipate the extra cost for tire changes. That really bites! Tirerack has the Mazda sensors in stock but they are stupid expensive! It's like $500 for 5 sensors.

Ahah, jerk! =) You made me panic for a sec there. I don't have those sensors on my 3 and from what I've heard, I'm glad I don't. =-)
I think you mean 4 sensors?

As long as you don't have one broken, you can always transfer them everytime you get a new set of tires put on. I don't think they work on steelies for some reasons. And they really shouldn't even charge for changing those sensors over. =\

[slammie]

Ahah, jerk! =) You made me panic for a sec there. I don't have those sensors on my 3 and from what I've heard, I'm glad I don't. =-)
I think you mean 4 sensors?

As long as you don't have one broken, you can always transfer them everytime you get a new set of tires put on. I don't think they work on steelies for some reasons. And they really shouldn't even charge for changing those sensors over. =\

Glad you pannicked...and yes sadly I've always been lacking in the most basic math skills.

[JimmyMac]

ive never had tpms before so i have a question: can the stock sensors be transferred from the old wheels to new ones or do you have to buy brand new sensors?

Yes they can if the new wheels have the clearance for them. I transfered my sensors from the stock wheels to my Rays/Gram Lights with no problems this past Monday.

[clos561]

You're correct about the feds requiring it. My dads stock broker called him after that law passed because the company that produces all of these stock was selling for .05-.10/ share. I believe that all 2007+ cars are required to have it...back on topic...post some daytime pics!
whats the ticker symbol...? for the company

[meinp5]

whats the ticker symbol...? for the company

hm...i'll have to ask my dad. It was a while ago.

[Mspeed3]

I'll post day pics saturday you guys are in for a real treat. Everyone @ work was freaking out. One guy said he had to take a doubletake cuz they looked so sick!

[dread]

daytime pics?

[Nutari]

daytime pics?
(first) (first)

[k-lea]

*waits*

[DeepBlue]

Are you in perpetual darkness? Can't wait to see the sick wheels.

[Mspeed3]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/mike22q/momowheel.jpg

Finally got a day pic, sorry about the camera string in bottom corner of pic(amateur) Anyways hope you all enjoy... What do you think Kristin?

[Nutari]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/mike22q/momowheel.jpg

Finally got a day pic, sorry about the camera string in bottom corner of pic(amateur) Anyways hope you all enjoy... What do you think Kristin?
.....

Now we cant see what they look like with the car.

(slaps)

[Mspeed3]

I was going to but camera battery died. I'm recharging. I"m going to wait to post until I lower it, and get windows tinted so it will look the way I want it to look.

[Andrewsmc]

the whole car pic??

[Kansei]

Is that brand logo thing all around the rim just a decal?

[altspace]

Looks imprinted into the metal.

[Mspeed3]

yah altspace, I know some people might not like it but I love the rims!!!

[nonopr]

I got a tell you. you are a teaser. You should'n be allow to post anything in this forum. Why you did not take a whole car picture?
lame.(glare)



yah altspace, I know some people might not like it but I love the rims!!!

[II-Savy]

Nice pic...lol

The writing on the lip is meh...

[udontknowjack]

did i read that right...17inch??

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/mike22q/momowheel.jpg

Finally got a day pic, sorry about the camera string in bottom corner of pic(amateur) Anyways hope you all enjoy... What do you think Kristin?

[DeepBlue]

Dude, show us a pic of the whole ride. Don't worry about not having it look like you want to yet, you can always update with new pics.

[k-lea]

What do you think Kristin?
Well....





















?!@#?%#?$^$#&)*@#)$!$@ WTF?

[StealthMP5]

eww that lip looks bad dude..

I hate tpms. I wish my car didn't have it, is there anyway to disable the system? It costs an extra 20 bucks everytime you change the tires and it is the most pointless system ever. I check my tires regularly and don't need a stupid sensor to tell me there is something wrong with my tires.
Why would you need to? What are they charging you extra for? The only thing different about working on a car with stem tpms is that when you get new tires they don't replace the stems. If anything it should be about 10-12$ cheaper...

[jbiird317]

eh, they looked better in the dark...

[dread]

eww that lip looks bad dude..


Why would you need to? What are they charging you extra for? The only thing different about working on a car with stem tpms is that when you get new tires they don't replace the stems. If anything it should be about 10-12$ cheaper...

Don't ask me why they charge more, they just do.

[Olestra]

Hmm, I spied those on the MOMO website yesterday. They look so awesome on the website. Maybe that one pic doesn't do the rims justice. We need more (full shot)! =)

[Mspeed3]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/mike22q/stuntin.jpg


finally got full pic

[nonopr]

I still like the factory rims.
Thanks for sharing.

[k-lea]

Nice! Thank you for the PM giving me the heads up. The lip compliments the car very well. Good choice. Now drop that beast, rawr!

[JoshP5]

I still like the factory rims.
Thanks for sharing.

Factory MS3 rims look like plastic wheel covers. These have way more depth, show the brakes, and look great on black. Success.

[k-lea]

Not to mention they look like one big heavy mess. I don't find the factory rims attractive AT ALL. I think he made a good choice. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, sure, but these are such a nice change.

[Mspeed3]

Yah I wanna get the autoexe coilovers but they're $2400 and no one has written a review yet.... Waiting

[dread]

great choice of wheels man and thanks for the pic. I love black on black with a chrome lip.

[mazpro]

^^^agree
Looks good, I like it.


those are some expensive coilovers, but i guess they are worth the money.

[SwampAss]

that does look good. on the flipside, I think the factory wheels look good also. *IF* I were to get a set of wheels, I'd might go with a nice set of BBS RGRs. I ain't got 2k for wheels though. More accurately, I don't have a wife cool enough to let me have 2k for wheels. :-P

[Flash5]

Yea I like them, from a distance they look alot better tha close up and thats really what matters when driving to me.

[jbiird317]

eh, they looked better in the dark...

ok im gonna edit this statement... they look better from far away. I still dont care for the writing on the lip, but from a distance they look great!

[SwampAss]

ok im gonna edit this statement... they look better from far away....... from a distance they look great!


I've dated a few like that.

[Rainman]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/mike22q/stuntin.jpg


finally got full pic

Those look sexy!

R

[twentyfive]

looks nice man now you need to tint those windows

[Akaveli]

its too dark.. they are split spoke 7's black with polished lip 18's.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/mike22q/mazda.jpg

I see wheelgap :)

sweet rimz

[spike blue]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/mike22q/stuntin.jpg


finally got full pic

nice wheels!!!

[Mspeed3]

I love how people talk about wheel well gap when there are no lowering kits for Speed 3 yet. I want adjustable coilovers just waiting for a good kit. I'm trying to work with Intrax right now to make a kit for my car

[Pololo_MS3]

I just got me a set of RX8 wheels and those do look sexy :) I will keep the stock wheels stored until I decide to sell my car

I also have my track wheels that came out of my RX8 with Azenis :)

Damm, I need to find time to take pics with the 2 extra sets of wheels :) lol

BTW, your car looks good :)

Carlos

[borderline]

Mspeed3, can you tell me what is your offset???

I just hesitating between +42 or +50 on a 7.5 width wheel....
I'm looking for this model (77W from RAYS):

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/sbub/cabinet/77w-v_1.jpg

[Mspeed3]

Mspeed3, can you tell me what is your offset???

I just hesitating between +42 or +50 on a 7.5 width wheel....
I'm looking for this model (77W from RAYS):

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/sbub/cabinet/77w-v_1.jpg

Same as stock. Are you doing 17X7.5? I have 18's so I dont know what would work best for 17's sorry

[dread]

go with +50, stock is 52.5, so you might rub with 42

[borderline]

MSPEED3,
I want to go for 18x7.5 (for my MS3)
I guess +50mm will be the best choice!?

[dread]

how much are those g-games?

[GhostMercury]

g games are for sale on this forum right now

[borderline]

Yes same than these but it is a different color
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123659714&highlight=g-games

I saw them here at 2179$ AUD:
http://www.jdmimports.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_38&products_id=241

But since I'm from Canada, I will buy them from Toronto (from tiretrends.com)
Price is 469$ CDN each. Not too bad for G-GAMES wheels!

here is a pic of a 3 with theses:
http://www.g-games.jp/images/mazda/images/mazda5.jpg
http://www.g-games.jp/images/mazda/images/mazda6.jpg

[maestro]

Mspeed3, can you tell me what is your offset???

I just hesitating between +42 or +50 on a 7.5 width wheel....
I'm looking for this model (77W from RAYS):

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/sbub/cabinet/77w-v_1.jpg

Now that is a lovely wheel. Looks hawt on the 3 above.

[noobinacan]

That blue mazda - looks SO DEADLY. Its the hottest Hatch I have ever seen in my LIFE. OMG!

What % tint is that on the back windows ? anyone knows ?
is it only the back window or dies it include trunk window as well ?

[borderline]

Is that brand logo thing all around the rim just a decal?

hey Kansei, what brand are those rims on your P5? ADR?
thay are very nice!(wow)