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blinkmaster
10-20-2007, 05:13 PM
hi, im new to the forum. was wondering which set of aftermarket wheels will look good on my ms3, and is it true that light wieght wheels are better then heavy ones?. wanted to buy one.

can some one help point the right direction or better yet post some pics in here? and which brand to avoid?


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flipstylex
10-20-2007, 06:44 PM
light weight is better , but more costly. the less weight the better ya know ;-)

um...watch out for chrome rims, it does not look good with this car. the best rims for this car is the mazdaspeed rims , it's normally available for rx-8 but if you're gonna buy these lightweight baby's. its gonna cost you roun 3000 k -0
ZooZoom
10-20-2007, 06:54 PM
finally....just ordered my set of Rota P1's Hyperblack 18 x 8.0 +48e custom-machined to Mazda fitment 67.1 mm hub centric size.

also ordered new shoes.....Kuhmo Ecsta SPT, 225/40/18

can't wait for everything to be delivered mid-next week. :)

here's a pic of Bushrat's CB Speed3 with the same wheels

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/BOXRPWR/BushratMS3P1Hyperblack.jpg
SwampAss
10-20-2007, 07:44 PM
Stay away from OZ Ultraleggeras.
snookwheel
10-21-2007, 08:56 PM
Stay away from OZ Ultraleggeras.

Those are one I have given some thought to just because of the weight. What negatives have you heard about them?
SwampAss
10-21-2007, 09:25 PM
ghetto. suitable for Kia Rios and 90s corollas.
blinkmaster
10-22-2007, 10:09 AM
oh. thx guys. is it possible to put some 17" on the car? or should i stick with 18"
SwampAss
10-22-2007, 10:13 AM
you could go 16s if you wanted to. No smaller though.
blinkmaster
10-22-2007, 10:36 AM
oh. thx. which brand should i pick? or does it matter?
mountjonas
10-22-2007, 10:42 AM
Those are one I have given some thought to just because of the weight. What negatives have you heard about them?

he's just trying to get you to not buy them. i think he has them on his car.
fourthmeal
10-22-2007, 12:40 PM
LOL! You be nice, Swampass. He's new and doesn't know your flavor of humor yet!

Blinkmaster, he owns the O.Z.'s, and they fit perfectly. He's just being silly.

Honest suggestion for newbies that don't know a lot about wheels and tires? Look up tirerack.com, and let them be your guide. They'll tell you the weight, and what really fits.
snookwheel
10-22-2007, 08:07 PM
ghetto. suitable for Kia Rios and 90s corollas.

I gotta catch up to the SwampAss humor! The Ultraleggeras are on my shortlist!(drive)
Hirudin
10-23-2007, 07:16 AM
I just got a set of Motegi Traklight 2.0 17x8s. They're supposedly 14.3 lbs each. Put on some tires that are the same weight as the stockers and you can save nearly 8lbs per corner!

I personally got the all-black ones because they're Teflon coated (and I don't particularly care about looks) but they also have silver ones that look fricken sweet!
http://www.motegiracing.com/applicationguide/motegiimages/mega/m2313.jpg (http://www.motegiracing.com/wheels/details.asp?wheelid=90&name=TRAKLITE%202.0%20Teflon%AE%20Black&pic=2312&style=2312&desc=1-piece%20forged%20alloy,%20painted%20center,%20mach ined%20lip&section=)
(They have a 5-114.3 bolt pattern as well.)

I should note that the Motegi website does not list the Traklite 2 wheels as a compatible wheel for Mazdaspeed3s... Assuming they do actually fit I'll post some pics when I get 'em on...
blinkmaster
10-26-2007, 03:18 AM
vow. thx alot guys. i really like the wheels u guys piont out. just wondering, what color wheels would go with my true red ms3?

(yes)(chair)
jbiird317
10-26-2007, 11:15 AM
ghetto. suitable for Kia Rios and 90s corollas.

lol sound advice