I need opinions please.

[1 PHAT 5]

<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD class=alt1>I have a Dilemma so please help. I am going to be ordering rims at the end of the month and springs also. $700 is pretty much my limit for rims and tires.




I can get the following:
1) RX8 rims with tires that fit the P5 shipped for $700. ~SOLD~
http://i19.ebayimg.com/03/i/02/42/39/e1_12_sb.JPG
2) These with tires for $599 shipped.
<IMG title="Thumbnail: ADR VISION --> Black" alt="Thumbnail: ADR VISION --> Black" src="http://www.wheelsnext.com/prod_imgs/img-547-small.jpg" border=0> (http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=547&ck=&inum=&large=1)

3) These with tires shipped for $699
<IMG title="Thumbnail: R1 GTR-5R --> Black [4x100, 4x4.5]" alt="Thumbnail: R1 GTR-5R --> Black [4x100, 4x4.5]" src="http://www.wheelsnext.com/prod_imgs/img-1439-small.jpg" border=0> (http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=1437&ck=&inum=&large=1)

Keep in mind my car is Red and going with Black accents. I am really leaning to the 3rd option. Just want to know what everyone else thinks. Thankyou.
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[blizz81]

I definitely like the looks of the RX-8 wheels' 5-spokes better than those pictured. Those wheels kind of have a cheap feel to them according to my eyes....but my wheel opinions have never mixed with the general populous.

[RXHusker]

I can't believe the prices you quoted. $700 for stock RX-8 Wheels + tires + mounted? Are these used wheels and tires? Used 8 rims without tires, etc. go for $500.

IMO the two black choices look really cheap. The stock 8 wheels look good -- the black chrome 8 wheels would look killer on your red P5 but they are $1000 before tires, mounting and shipping (and that's with the current 20% off Mazda parts).

The best looking reasonably priced black 5 spokes I have seen are the Axis Hiro's.

[protegeV]

all depends on what tires come with the RX8 rims...

the other two will come with the SHITTIEST tires for that price...

[ttlkaos]

i say the 3rd set of rims would look the best, but then again, i'm a huge fan of black rims w/ a polished lip. i want a set for my car, but i like the rims on my car and want performance, performance, and performance first. then i'll think about that stuff.

[1 PHAT 5]

Well, the RX-8 rims where with tires for the p5, basically new, but someone bought them from him off of E-bay. The other 2 wheels are what I am left with, unless I see someing else in my price range that I like. Again I am going with primarily a black rim prefferably with a polished lip. As far as what tires come with them, they can't be any worse that what comes on the 5 stock, so I am not to worried about it cause its almost winter. Next summer I can buy some good tires.

Again, I appreaciate everyones input. Thankyou.

[MazdaManic5]

I would say the bottom ones. they are adr spades right? They look tits in person. The stereo west at 144th has white ones, or had. I saw them there.

[mountjonas]

anyone know what tires wheelsnext gives out on their package deals? - i'm guessing nankangs.

[protegeV]

that or wanli....el cheapo ;)

[BigBallin]

are nankangs cheapo tires?

[1 PHAT 5]

Nankangs are cheap but still decent for the price. Really though not that big of a deal since I will get new tires next summer. Just need something to roll on for now. Not like I am going racing or anything anytime soon. After the turbo, I'll race. LOl

[1 PHAT 5]

Oh and the Turbo is after the Engine rebuild.

[ttlkaos]

ya know if you want to, you could buy the third sets of rims and trade me straight up for my rims!!! that's a great idea, what do ya say...?

[1 PHAT 5]

(silly) LOL, well if I wanted MSP rims I would, but sorry, thinking I am going witht the 3rd set. You could though sell your rims on here and do the same. Pretty sure they would sell fast.
ya know if you want to, you could buy the third sets of rims and trade me straight up for my rims!!! that's a great idea, what do ya say...?

[MazdaManic5]

(silly) LOL, well if I wanted MSP rims I would, but sorry, thinking I am going witht the 3rd set. You could though sell your rims on here and do the same. Pretty sure they would sell fast.Good choice my friend, itll look nice. Make sure to get 48 offset.

[1 PHAT 5]

Will do. I can't wait to get it lowered with nice rims.
Good choice my friend, itll look nice. Make sure to get 48 offset.

[1 PHAT 5]

UPDATE: Due to having to get new insurance and registration, my car funds are depleted this month. Also, the rims I wanted are no longer sold on that website. There are no other rims that I must have at this point plus winter is right around the corner so I am going to wait on this till next summer. I am going to get it lowered in a month, hopefully, and get tires to get me through winter.
Plus i can spend money on other things I want done too, like tint, exhaust, finish my interior.

Can anyone suggest a good all-season tire thats not to pricey ( brand, price and where to get them? The p5 comes with 195/50 I think, will the p5 rim take a 205/45/16 or is it 205/50/16 as a replacement?

[03MSP]

i say the 3rd set of rims would look the best, but then again, i'm a huge fan of black rims w/ a polished lip. i want a set for my car, but i like the rims on my car and want performance, performance, and performance first. then i'll think about that stuff.
Off topic, but do you go to UNO? There is a black MSP here and I was just wondering if it was you.

[03MSP]

UPDATE: Due to having to get new insurance and registration, my car funds are depleted this month. Also, the rims I wanted are no longer sold on that website. There are no other rims that I must have at this point plus winter is right around the corner so I am going to wait on this till next summer. I am going to get it lowered in a month, hopefully, and get tires to get me through winter.
Plus i can spend money on other things I want done too, like tint, exhaust, finish my interior.

Can anyone suggest a good all-season tire thats not to pricey ( brand, price and where to get them? The p5 comes with 195/50 I think, will the p5 rim take a 205/45/16 or is it 205/50/16 as a replacement?
I would GUESS that the 205/45/16 would be a better replacement, seems like it would keep the overall diameter closer than the 205/50/16.

[BigBallin]

no o3 he doesnt go to uno...he went to iti

[1 PHAT 5]

Thanks! I'm checking around on tire prices.
I would GUESS that the 205/45/16 would be a better replacement, seems like it would keep the overall diameter closer than the 205/50/16.

[1 PHAT 5]

Well I can get some nice BF GForce tires for like $313 shipped. I was checking out some wheel websites when I cam e across some new options:

These are $599 shipped w/tires:
<IMG alt="Thumbnail: ADR OKTANE --> Black w/ machined face [4x100, 4x4.5 only]" src="http://www.wheelsnext.com/prod_imgs/img-1591-small.jpg" border=0> (http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=1591&ck=&inum=&large=1)
What does everyone think?

[jaskel]

so everyone is different, but i would not choose those myself... then again with my bright ass car i am going with these

http://www.wheelsite.com/wheelpics/blackff72sm.jpg (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7920654118&category=43957#ebayphotohosting)

http://www.wheelsite.com/wheelpics/blackff71sm.jpg (http://www.wheelsite.com/wheelpics/blackff71lg.jpg)

[protegeV]

Well I can get some nice BF GForce tires for like $313 shipped. I was checking out some wheel websites when I cam e across some new options:

These are $599 shipped w/tires:
<IMG title="Thumbnail: ADR OKTANE --> Black w/ machined face [4x100, 4x4.5 only]" alt="Thumbnail: ADR OKTANE --> Black w/ machined face [4x100, 4x4.5 only]" src="http://www.wheelsnext.com/prod_imgs/img-1591-small.jpg" border=0> (http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=1591&ck=&inum=&large=1)
What does everyone think?I like these a LOT (2thumbs)

[1 PHAT 5]

so everyone is different, but i would not choose those myself... then again with my bright ass car i am going with these

http://www.wheelsite.com/wheelpics/blackff72sm.jpg (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7920654118&category=43957#ebayphotohosting)

http://www.wheelsite.com/wheelpics/blackff71sm.jpg (http://www.wheelsite.com/wheelpics/blackff71lg.jpg)Those are nice, along the same lines of what I was originally going to do. Where did you see these and how much?

[1 PHAT 5]

Thanks, I had to stare at these for abit and visualize then on my car before I started to liek them. I like how they are clean, simple design. Not overstated.
I like these a LOT (2thumbs)

[goku4658]

I like the Visions, guess I'm the only one tho, hehe

[1 PHAT 5]

you got a pic of them?
I like the Visions, guess I'm the only one tho, hehe

[goku4658]

The visions are the ones in the 2nd photo of the thread. They are made by ADR as well. I like alotta their wheels. I have the sokudo 10s on my titanium MSP and get alot of compliments. And my gf really wants to get sokudo 8's black w/ a polished lip on the MINI Cooper S she wants to get, hehe.

I like the Sokudos, Visions, SZ1's, M-sports and mach ii's

[jaskel]

Those are nice, along the same lines of what I was originally going to do. Where did you see these and how much?
499.50 for them from Ebay vendor, no tires though... 17x7, and i have been looking to find them cheaper but they are motegi ff7's for your reference, in gloss black

[ttlkaos]

Off topic, but do you go to UNO? There is a black MSP here and I was just wondering if it was you.

nope, i don't go to uno, hopefully it was my car you saw cuz if there is another black msp around, i'm going to be very unhappy. i haven't seen another one yet and i really hope i don't. i'll have to take him out so i'm the only black one around these neck of da woods (enguard)

[1 PHAT 5]

nope, i don't go to uno, hopefully it was my car you saw cuz if there is another black msp around, i'm going to be very unhappy. i haven't seen another one yet and i really hope i don't. i'll have to take him out so i'm the only black one around these neck of da woods (enguard)Hey man, sup! Did you get you're car fixed yet? I sure hope so that way you can come cruize with us on Sunday.

[ttlkaos]

Hey man, sup! Did you get you're car fixed yet? I sure hope so that way you can come cruize with us on Sunday.

oh yeah, my car and i are catching up on missed time together. we've been bonding like crazy lately cuz it took FOREVER to get it back. runs great, got the tranny broke in and ready to go. i'm still waitin for you to buy those rims so we can switch em straight up!! (rockon)

[1 PHAT 5]

oh yeah, my car and i are catching up on missed time together. we've been bonding like crazy lately cuz it took FOREVER to get it back. runs great, got the tranny broke in and ready to go. i'm still waitin for you to buy those rims so we can switch em straight up!! (rockon)Good to hear about you're car. Glad its done for ya.
As for trading, thats some funny stuff. You must be a comedian.:D

The rims I wanted aren't on that website anymore so I will most likely be waiting till next year to get rims since winter is right around the corner.
So, you finally gonna join MWM since your car is done?

[ttlkaos]

naw, i'm not a comedian, i'm a install technician by title, lol, but i do crack some good jokes...eh?