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amair001
11-05-2007, 02:56 AM
Does anyone know if the OEM rims for the RX-8 will fit on the MP3??
CantCMe
11-07-2007, 09:30 AM
They will fit perfectly...

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mazdaspeed2oo35/New_New_1.jpg

This is a MSP but you get the idea.
JoeManNorth
11-07-2007, 03:46 PM
that's actualy pretty slick... insain low profile though
CantCMe
11-07-2007, 04:22 PM
yeah, the only ones that will fit (especially if it's lowered) are 35 series.
amair001
11-08-2007, 01:36 PM
What size tires will i have to get to make them fit? The rims comes with Dunlap M3 Wintersport Tires 225/45R18. Is that too big of a tire?
CantCMe
11-08-2007, 01:42 PM
I believe so. 215/35/18 will fit, though.
MSP2003.5_Nick
11-08-2007, 01:44 PM
WAY TOO BIG unless you raise your car. If you are lowered at all in any way you need a 35 series. I have the rx-8s on my MSP and its slammed on 215/35/18 tires. Looks damn good. I needed spacers in the front because I have aftermarket K-sport coilovers but stock strut setup you dont need spacers I do believe. 225/45/18 is too wide and too thick for 18s on a protege.

Also i would like to point out if you used the search button you would have found at least 5 threads about this already. The MP3 has the same body as the MSP normal 3rd gens and even very similar the P5. This has been quite widely discussed already.
amair001
11-10-2007, 12:31 AM
Im getting the rims next week, im also thinking about having them painted black..
CantCMe
11-10-2007, 09:46 AM
Don't forget to post up pics!!
amair001
11-11-2007, 06:28 AM
Will do..
MSP2003.5_Nick
11-11-2007, 01:13 PM
Hmm I don't know about the black, if i was gonna do anything I'd get them polished. Thats just me though, I was never a fan of black rims it always made it look like you had stealies on or made them look really small.
ForceFed
11-11-2007, 01:16 PM
Im getting the rims next week, im also thinking about having them painted black..
Don't paint..Powdercoat them.
I just sent My RX8 rims out for stripping and fresh powdercoating.
They should be very nice when they return.
amair001
11-12-2007, 02:02 PM
When you get the back, post up some pics
amair001
11-27-2007, 05:33 PM
Will a 225/35/18 fit?
CantCMe
11-27-2007, 05:36 PM
If you're lowered, you might have rubbing issues. Mine don't rub but they're 215/35/18...very harsh ride.
MSP2003.5_Nick
11-27-2007, 05:37 PM
if you're stock ride height it will be fine, slammed, not so much. I tuck the rims all around with my ksports on mega stiff. Had to roll the fenders with the 215 tire to not rub and they still do sometimes so that will give you an idea.