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Kurt07
03-26-2008, 01:05 PM
My wheels and tires came in today at work. I got 17x8 with 50mm offset Sport Edition F10 and 235/45-17 Sumitomo HTR Z III tires. For the price, both the wheels and tires are look great. I like how the wheels look like the ones off the Mazda 3. To me, it gives the car more of a sleeper look. The tires beat out the stock Bridgestones in a test done by tirerack. I know that 17" wheels aren't popular around here, but they look like they belong on the car. Granted they are only 4lbs lighter than stock, but every little bit helps. I am more concerned with performance than looks. Also, I don't know if it is me, but these wheels make the brakes look bigger. I just wish I had more money to spend, I found one other wheel that was 16.5 lbs, but they were out of my budget.

I will take pictures when I get home from work and post them.
Kurt07
03-26-2008, 07:09 PM
Picture time. Yes, I know it needs to be lowered, but I wouldn't be able to get my car in or out of my driveway.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260014.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260013.jpg

The front brakes look bigger to me
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260011.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260009.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260008.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260007.jpg

Here is what I noticed on my 45 mile drive home, the ride is smoother and it feels more stable. I did get to play a little on the way home and floored in second. With the old Bridgestones, the traction contol would blink, with the Sumitomo's, the light did not come on. I need to go find a nice twisty road to go try them out on now.
SwampAss
03-26-2008, 07:22 PM
those are some of the best looking 17s I've yet to see on an MS3.
RedSpeed3Girl
03-26-2008, 07:52 PM
those look really nice.. they stand out again the cosmic blue! it would look nice lowered an inch all around
Kurt07
03-26-2008, 08:34 PM
those look really nice.. they stand out again the cosmic blue! it would look nice lowered an inch all around

Thanks.


Yes, I know it needs to be lowered, but I wouldn't be able to get my car in or out of my driveway.
udontknowjack
03-27-2008, 08:51 AM
hey thats what i got for track use set up....looks good btw....
GoFast
03-27-2008, 09:43 AM
not too bad!! as for the ride feeling smoother, yes it will feel more smoother, there is more sidewall to absorb the bumps instead of just the suspension having to do all the work
Kurt07
03-27-2008, 10:33 AM
hey thats what i got for track use set up....looks good btw....

Do you have any rubbing issues with the 245/45-17 tires?
Kurt07
04-17-2008, 03:26 PM
Update time. I have about 1000 miles on these tires. I am so impressed with them. The car launches better, brakes better, and handles better. Of course this could be my imagination, but I doubt that. I am real pleased with my desicion of going to a 17" wheel. I do not regret it one bit. I stand by my original thought of this is the size that Mazda should have put on this car. Another thing I like about these wheels is how easy it is to clean them. I can fit my hand inside the wheel. I always hated how I could get the outside of the stock wheels cleaned, but the inside of the wheel look like crap.

My only plan suspension wise is to upgrade the front and rear sway bars. I will not lower the car.

For the price, the Sumitomo's are a great deal.
lynx17
04-17-2008, 09:38 PM
Just stating the obvious, but some portion of the extra traction is due to the extra 20mm of tire width on your new tires (235 vs. 215 stockers).

Also curious if either of you have had any issues with rubbing on the rear fenders.
clicknext
04-17-2008, 09:41 PM
Looks awesome!
Kurt07
04-18-2008, 08:15 AM
Just stating the obvious, but some portion of the extra traction is due to the extra 20mm of tire width on your new tires (235 vs. 215 stockers).

Also curious if either of you have had any issues with rubbing on the rear fenders.

I know about the obvious, but you can always have wider tires that don't grip worth a crap.

There are no rubbing issues whatsoever.
ericrapp
04-19-2008, 07:17 PM
I know about the obvious, but you can always have wider tires that don't grip worth a crap.

There are no rubbing issues whatsoever.

I have had very good experience with this tire on other cars. I will try something different this time. Good choice on wheel and tire. You need to fix your driveway asap!
Kurt07
04-29-2008, 10:37 AM
I can't fix my driveway. The township would not like me extending it futher into the road.
Kurt07
04-29-2008, 10:42 AM
Wanted to know what kind of wheels are those? What offset, how much do they weigh and how much did u pay for them? Where did u get them?

I posted the size in my first post.

I got everything from TireRack.

My total cost for wheels, tires, and TPMS was under $1200.
wisniaPl
04-29-2008, 04:46 PM
wtf read first page
ericrapp
04-29-2008, 07:07 PM
Yes I also was wondering what was on the first page!
BSTD3
04-29-2008, 07:35 PM
Picture time. Yes, I know it needs to be lowered, but I wouldn't be able to get my car in or out of my driveway.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260014.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260013.jpg

The front brakes look bigger to me
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260011.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260009.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260008.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/kurtbliesener/MS3/P3260007.jpg

Here is what I noticed on my 45 mile drive home, the ride is smoother and it feels more stable. I did get to play a little on the way home and floored in second. With the old Bridgestones, the traction contol would blink, with the Sumitomo's, the light did not come on. I need to go find a nice twisty road to go try them out on now.

They look very similar to my 17: Kazera KZ-R winter wheels...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/nopstnz/REDBLUR/DSC01612.jpg
Savate
04-30-2008, 08:00 AM
very nice looking wheels. glad you are happy with your purchase. I hate cleaning the stock wheels too.
squabbin
04-30-2008, 01:38 PM
I'm interested in Getting these wheels for myself however in the 18" size. They have a 50mm offset and are 18x8, does anyone know if these will fit with say a 235/40/18 tire?
jbiird317
04-30-2008, 01:52 PM
I'm interested in Getting these wheels for myself however in the 18" size. They have a 50mm offset and are 18x8, does anyone know if these will fit with say a 235/40/18 tire?

i dont see why they wouldnt fit. 235 could rub i guess, I cant say personally, but i would think the 40 series tire would help reduce that risk
MS3077
04-30-2008, 02:02 PM
I'm thinking the only reason my Wheels fit (18X7.5 +42offset) is because I'm running on 225/40/18's - the 40 part is what's making it possible I think.
squabbin
04-30-2008, 03:25 PM
i dont see why they wouldnt fit. 235 could rub i guess, I cant say personally, but i would think the 40 series tire would help reduce that risk

May I ask what size wheel/offset/tire combo are you running on your car?
jbiird317
04-30-2008, 04:45 PM
May I ask what size wheel/offset/tire combo are you running on your car?

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3815094&postcount=5
Kurt07
10-03-2008, 01:09 PM
Update time again. After 11,000 miles, yes I do drive a lot, I hate these tires. I wish now I didn't get them. They have lost much of there grip in the corners and they suck in the rain now. I wish I would have gotten the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec's that I was originally looking at. The only good thing about these tires is that they have a good amount of tread left after 11,000 miles. I will not buy these tires again and I can't recommend them to anyone.