Official P5 wheel thread.

[RODSCALIP5]

I know there are already a lot of threads with "post your wheels etc." I think we need a thread with only Protege 5 aftermarket wheel pics, so our members can have an idea of what would look good on their P5. So post you pics, include info like offset, tire size, suspension and wheels size. :D

[ghost]

look at my sig. LOL!!!

RIMS
REV model2's
18x7.5 17lbs
+45 offset (no rubbing)

Tires
Nangkang NS1's
215/35/17

All cost me roughly $875 shipped, mounted, balanced, and lug nuts.
I got the wheels on special 2 years ago from www.speedandstyle.com.

[iLisa]

I know there are already alot of threads with "post your wheels etc." I think we need a thread with only Protege 5 aftermarket wheel pics, so our members can have an idea of what would look good on their P5. So post you pics, include info like offset, tire size, suspension and wheels size. :D

that is a GREAT idea... because i'm currently looking around for rims.. post up pics people so I can get some ideas..

[KYMP5]

16" Elite Salina, not the best lookin but one of the only sets ever made. +42 offset, lowered on eibach springs with 205/45/16 Fuzion tires-

http://www.msprotege.com/members/KYMP5/car010.jpg

[wscottl]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/wscottl/side1c.jpg

ROTA Downshift
17x7.5 +48
Yokohama AVS ES100
215/40-17

[YP5 Toronto]

my sig... Tenzo ZT6s

Not a big favorite on this board. :)

[DeanSweet]

18" G-Racing Kirins - Hyper Black - 7.5" wide +45 offset
215/35-18" Hancook Ventus K104's

[JOS3]

18" G-Racing Kirins - Hyper Black - 7.5" wide +45 offset
those rims are nice. almost mp3 like (2thumbs)

[DeanSweet]

thank you ProteJay5. I got a sweet deal on them from local aftermarket parts place.

[JOS3]

RIMS
REV model2's
18x7.5 17lbs
+45 offset (no rubbing)

.
those look just like the g-racing seki

[mooS mooS]

5zigen Heidfelds 17x7.5 +48 offset

http://www.msprotege.com/members/mooS%20mooS/Upangle%20(Medium).JPG

[FunkyBuddha]

5zigen Inperio S-08 17x7
Yokohama Parada Spec 2

[RODSCALIP5]

Nice Keep them coming!!!

Hey moos moos, you got a side pic of those 5zigens??

Forgot to post mine :D:
Rays Bronze GL57F 18x7.5 +40 offset, shaved rear fenders, Eibach Springs, Pirelli Tires:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/pimpride.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10478

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10477

[P5 Rally]

Rims
Ikon 1
Hyper Silver
17 x 7
+42 offset (no rubbing)

Tires
205/40R17
Fuzion ZRi

Rubber is not Z-rated, but they are good enough

check the pics....

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/541886

[mooS mooS]

pretty sure I have some somewhere... if not, I'll take some later after work and post it up



Nice Keep them coming!!!

Hey moos moos, you got a side pic of those 5zigens??

Forgot to post mine :D:
Rays Bronze GL57F 18x7.5 +40 offset, shaved rear fenders, Eibach Springs, Pirelli Tires:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/pimpride.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10478

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10477

[Pretzellogic]

I gotta take a pic when my car's out of the shop.

[FC3s Boy]

17" racing harts

$450.00 with tires is what i got them for

[Mike R]

Sig, and pics below.

17x7.5 Rota Subzeros +48 offset
215/40/17 Kuhmo ASX
MP3/Racing Beat Springs


http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mike%20R/2b.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mike%20R/newidea2.jpg

[Pretzellogic]

Those Rotas look so veddy veddy nice.

[sport_20]

Rays Gun-metal Versus Campionato SS7, +42 offset. Tyres are Bridgestone Potenza 215/40R17.

[element.8]

Rays Gun-metal Versus Campionato SS7, +42 offset. Tyres are Bridgestone Potenza 215/40R17.

dude dude dude dude dude...


probably some of the best looking wheels i've seen in a long fucking time. very very very hot!!!

[alan too]

MSP 17" Racing Harts with stock tires shown.
dunno the offset, but they do rub a little in the rear (particularly the passenger side)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/alan%20too/DSCN0002.jpg

[bonesmp5]

Maxxim -- 17x7 +45 -- 215/40

[yeloprofan]

KMC Units, 18" x 7.5", 42mm offset

215/35/18 Kumho Ecsta. Had to do a little rolling to get the combo to fit, but they don't rub when at ride height which is a 1 finger gap between tire and fender.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/270000-270999/270727_67_full.jpg

[RODSCALIP5]

Nice Guys! Keep them coming! Can someone STICKY this up top!!!! :D

[CTpro5]

here's mine in Gunmetal!!!

[JOS3]

so many nice wheels, so little money

[GHOSTWHISPER]

CTPRo5 your car is incredible, i dont know if it is that pic, but it looks great

[smithers_0990]

FLIK Wheels
17x7
Offset = 40
19 LBS w/o tires
205/40 Kumho tires
Eibach Springs
No rubing

[CHEFS P5]

Here's mine,
Although thinking about putting on rx8 wheels. Maybe after xmas
Cheers

[airdoutmp5]

i have 20x7.5 x2o wheels with airride and custom front (spank) (godown)

[ghost]

i have 20x7.5 x2o wheels with airride and custom front (spank) (godown)
WOW!!! That fron end is incredible!!! I love the side ducts/flares!!

[Reitrof]

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1
+50 Offset and 17X7
Tires Sumitomo HTRZ II 215 40 17

[Protege5Gurly]

Since I had just bent my old rims, for the price they couldnt be beat :)

18x7.5 Exel Ennio - Gunmetal
215-35-18 Nankang Tires

$900 shipped

Pe@ce

[Natey]

WOW!!! That fron end is incredible!!! I love the side ducts/flares!!
That front end is a Honda Accord.

Here's my 18 X 7.5 Volk LE37Ts rolling on 215-40/18 Parada SpecIIs

[RODSCALIP5]

i have 20x7.5 x2o wheels with airride and custom front (spank) (godown)
Nice! Mazda 6 headlights?

[airdoutmp5]

they are 1 piece 02 honda accord jdm angel eye projectors the whole front is an 02 accord

[Captain KRM P5]

Slightly off topic, SenorCorwin is now our sales rep for all our wheel and tire packages. Be sure to send him a PM if you are looking for any goodies like that.

[carmaniac]

16x7" Rota GT3s +40 offset
195/50R16 Dunlop SP Sport 5000M


http://members.shaw.ca/carmaniac/images/P5/Picture%20227.jpg

[FunkyBuddha]

16x7" Rota GT3s +40 offset
195/50R16 Dunlop SP Sport 5000M


http://members.shaw.ca/carmaniac/images/P5/Picture%20227.jpg

These are sick wheels. I love the look it projects. Wow

[thewrench]

Enkei RPM2

17x7 +45 approx. 16lbs
215/40x17 Yoko es100s

http://www.msprotege.com/members/thewrench/1-7frt3qrt.jpg

[iLisa]

wrench.. looks hot! :)

[Kona Bear]

Racing Sparco Python 2's

17 x 7 +47 offset
215/40/17 Kuhmo 712's

[FLSilverP5]

17" ADR Battle exe. 42+ offset, it does rub. 215/40/17 nitto tires.

[ProtegeES03]

p5rally, are you lowered?

[RODSCALIP5]

*bump* :D

[CWiLL]

my old wheels... now i rock the painted black stockies... waiting for my subzeros
17x7 flick somethings

[lasermp5]

These are the latest performance rims from 5zigen.... the FN-01R-C-GP....

http://www.msprotege.com/members/lasermp5/rimdamage/DSCF0114.JPG

btw FN-01R-C-<b>GP</b> stands for GIANT POTHOLE

[CWiLL]

nice dent... i love thos wheels tho

[Pretzellogic]

I have the same rims as lasermp5:
Bronze 5zigen FN-01R-C (17", 48 mm offset)
Toyo Prozes 4

They're non GP edition, though. :p

Only pic I have right now:
http://img32.exs.cx/img32/839/Pretzelwagon.jpg

[p5sundevil]

Natey your running a 215/40 tire on 18's?

no real issues?
I am getting 18x7.5 wheels and my dad is sending me the tires but he only has the 215/40R's, pirelli Pzero's.

[scorch70]

Hey Guys, could you post your wheel weight (with or without tires) when you post the wheels that you have? That is, if you know it. That is my main factor looking for some new rims - I want really light ones.


thanks
scorch70

[protegeV]

These are the latest performance rims from 5zigen.... the FN-01R-C-GP....

http://www.msprotege.com/members/lasermp5/rimdamage/DSCF0114.JPG

btw FN-01R-C-GP stands for GIANT POTHOLEdamn dude, that blows...looks very fixable though :D

[ZG77_OzZ]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ZG77_OzZ/white.jpg

[Rogue]

Here's my 18 X 7.5 Volk LE37Ts rolling on 215-40/18 Parada SpecIIs
Anyone know where to get a good deal on those in 17's? Or the TE-37s. I'm undecided about the polished lip. I'm gonna go with a Red and black theme on my car. Would gun metal rims look good? Or go straight black?

[NetGuy]

Just found this thread...guess I'll add mine. How come this isn't a sticky yet?

[Matthew]

Konig Holes
940 shipped with tires and lugs, mounted and balanced
215/40/17
+45
Tein S.Tech springs
www.whalentire.com

[mooS mooS]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/mooS%20mooS/toycar%20(Medium).JPGNice Keep them coming!!!

Hey moos moos, you got a side pic of those 5zigens??


Sorry it took so long... was away for the weekend

http://www.msprotege.com/members/mooS%20mooS/sideshotclose%20(Medium).JPG



http://www.msprotege.com/members/mooS%20mooS/sideshotfar.JPG

[alan too]

can we get some more of that girl with her bumbum on your headlamp?

btw, nice car too.


Konig Holes
940 shipped with tires and lugs, mounted and balanced
215/40/17
+45
Tein S.Tech springs
www.whalentire.com (http://www.whalentire.com/)

[MrEdz]

RS Limited Elite (17" 48+ offset)
Toyo Proxes4 (205/40/17)
http://www.atcomdot.com/new5.JPG

[Giallou P5]

Motegi FF7's first one to have them in Staten Island and i think the Forums, not to sure of the Forums.

17.7- +42mm Offset

I know i have to DROP IT

so shhhhhhhhh

[RiceWagon25]

MSR 190's in Gunmetal 17x7 40+, no rolling of fenders and no rubbing.

[WeaDD]

ICW 925CB
17x7 42mm offset
205/40/17 Kumho in front and Nitto in rear
Dropped with Tein S.Tech springs

[NJP5Guy]

look at my sig. LOL!!!

RIMS
REV model2's
18x7.5 17lbs
+45 offset (no rubbing)

Tires
Nangkang NS1's
215/35/17

All cost me roughly $875 shipped, mounted, balanced, and lug nuts.
I got the wheels on special 2 years ago from www.speedandstyle.com.

those wheels actually are 19.2lbs but they look nice. can people list the weight. Im trying to find a 17x7.5 wheel thats under 17lbs. anybody know who sells rays/volk, BBS, and SSR. and yes i know about tires.com and tirerack. any info appreciated. looking for online retalers

[FoxPro5]

5zigen Pro Racer GN+ / 17x7.5 / +48 / Matte Silver / 215/40-17 Falken Ziex 512
16.5 lbs
Dropped on RB springs...

I might be selling them if anyone is interested....uuuhummmm....njp5guy(mswerd)

[NJP5Guy]

5zigen Pro Racer GN+ / 17x7.5 / +48 / Matte Silver / 215/40-17 Falken Ziex 512
16.5 lbs
Dropped on RB springs...

I might be selling them if anyone is interested....uuuhummmm....njp5guy(mswerd)

where did you buy them at and how much? does 5zigen have a website. they look nice on the p5. no offense but im not one for buying used car parts. besides i'm broke right now.

[midnite911]

Adr 18x7 Flite 5

[ZG77_OzZ]

How many P5 with speed rims 4 so far?

[element.8]

where did you buy them at and how much? does 5zigen have a website. they look nice on the p5. no offense but im not one for buying used car parts. besides i'm broke right now.


http://www.5zigenusa.com

[MrFoggy]

ADR Sokudo10:
-17x7
-45 offset
-21 lbs. or something.
Yoko AVS ES100- 215/45/17
Eibach Prokit
Tokico Blues

Little rub in back at high speed cornering.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/MrFoggy/DSCF1706.JPG

Sticker's off now
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MrFoggy/DSCF1710.JPG

[bootsie]

17"Konig Reasons

[haaswyk]

can we get some more of that girl with her bumbum on your headlamp?

btw, nice car too.

she looks constipated(sp)

[alan too]

haha, true that. she looks like shes takin a dump in his engine bay



she looks constipated(sp)

[02p5]

17" Racing Harts off the MP3 Custom powder coated gunmetal
215/40/17 Toyo Proxies T1S

[alan too]

17" Racing Harts off the MP3 Custom powder coated gunmetal
215/40/17 Toyo Proxies T1S
i really like the look of your car. i had always wanted those wheels. and it looks good with the mazdaspeed lip and auto exe grill.
are the wheels powder coated in that picture?

[Pretzellogic]

O2p5: Looking veddy veddy nice. :D

[RODSCALIP5]

*Bump* for more wheels :D

[alan too]

heres some shots of my car when i had gunmetal Rota Subzero 18 x 7.5, i think 42 offset
oh and they rubbed too

[ZG77_OzZ]

I banged up my rims this guys fixed it and did a job like you would of never new it happin.

http://www.jsalloy.com/

[StreetPreacher]

It's the rubber, put 40 series on there and you'll be fine.

Looking good!!

MSP 17" Racing Harts with stock tires shown.
dunno the offset, but they do rub a little in the rear (particularly the passenger side)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/alan%20too/DSCN0002.jpg

[RODSCALIP5]

*bump* :D

[chuyler1]

16x7" Rota GT3s +40 offset
195/50R16 Dunlop SP Sport 5000M


http://members.shaw.ca/carmaniac/images/P5/Picture%20227.jpgI'm sorry to break it to all you guys but I think these 16"s look sicker than all of your 17"s. I think 17"s and more so 18"s make the tires look too thin on the P5.

carmaniac, you got any more pictures? Your site looks incomplete.

Edit: Found some...
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72621

[Rdshark1]

Well, better late than never eh?

From 16" polished aluminum stockies with Toyo Proxes FZ4s 205/45/16:
http://www.redsharklounge.com/rach_pro5_pic.jpg

to 17 X 7 Mille Miglia HT-3s with Toyo Proxes T1-S 205/40/17:
http://www.redsharklounge.com/blingbling2.jpg

and rounding out the family are the 18 X 7.5 Teckademics Stigmatas with Federal SS-595s 205/35/18:
http://www.redsharklounge.com/lowdownshowdown9/DSC06654.JPG

[Jliao]

Gramlights 57F 17x7.5 wrapped with AVS ES100

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Jliao/FH010023.jpg

[Kickin' MP5]

These are my wheels in 17x7. They are gunmetal with polished lip. 42+ offset wiyth 215/40/17. Car lowered on tokico whites and Skunk2 Coilovers.

[Pretzellogic]

Gramlights 57F 17x7.5 wrapped with AVS ES100

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Jliao/FH010023.jpg Those are the wheels I wanted, but not on a public teacher's salary.

Looks good (rockon)

[anarchistchiken]

i have 20x7.5 x2o wheels with airride and custom front (spank) (godown)
Please get that poor car painted.

You people have some sick wheels. Mine are the best, of course, but I dont have tires for em yet. I'll post here as soon as I do.

EDIT: Nateys are better than mine, lol.

[eepr5]

might as well...

18x7.5 +47 GRacing Seki Gloss Black
215/35/18 Proxes Fz4
Weight = ??
Tien S-Techs
slight rubbing right rear, rolled fender

don't have any more recent side shots, sorry

http://www.msprotege.com/members/eepr5/100_1035.JPGhttp://www.msprotege.com/members/eepr5/100_1028.JPG

[Morpheus]

These are my new replacement rims.. 5Zigen Fighters 17 x 7" +42 offset wrapped in Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S 205/40/17 Tires.
http://64.132.127.183/Morpheus/P5/DSC00001.JPG

[lostinthewoods]

17x7 5zigen RX6 +48 HB with 205/40/17 Falken 512

[Captain KRM P5]

we're running a wheels group buy here for anyone interested :: http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1289611#post1289611

[skyhawk174]

Here's my rims Koneig 17" Holes with Falken ZE 512 rubber, 205/40R17

[SEA_P5]

17 inch 5zigen MK6 with 205/40-17 Yokohamas AVS ES100 during the spring/summer and Continental ContiExtremeContact during fall/winter.

[RODSCALIP5]

:D


http://www.msprotege.com/members/RODSCALIP5/P5%20Pictures%20001.jpg

[Rogue]

Enkei RPM2 17x7
Yokohama AVS ES100

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rogue%20Pro5/IMG_0255sm.jpg

yes, I know I need to drop it.... it is. Havn't taken recent pics yet.

[Wes]

I guess I'll add mine as well..

18" 5Zigen FN01R-C
Falken Azenis

[RODSCALIP5]

I guess I'll add mine as well..

18" 5Zigen FN01R-C
Falken Azenis
WES, those look nice! Anymore pics of your ride? You from Pasadena??

[Vanimaniac]

BBS RK's baby!
17x7
17.7 lbs a piece!
215/40/17 Kuhmo Ecsta MX's
Lowered but no rubbing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/Vanimaniac/Kims%20Car%20Pics/bbs1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/Vanimaniac/Kims%20Car%20Pics/townsendfamily.jpg

[Familia0606]

My MSP Racing Hart in gunmetal !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/MazdaspeedK/24-10-04/24-10-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/MazdaspeedK/24-10-04/24-10-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/MazdaspeedK/24-10-04/24-10-3.jpg

[GHOSTWHISPER]

Damn your p5 is pretty damn sweet, I love those racing harts in gunmetal.Looking good

[BK's black P5]

ADR Sokudo 10 gunmetal 17 x 7 +48

[nitekrawler]

18" Enkei LM-1 / 7.5 / +45 offset
w/
Nankang NS-2 215/35/18 tires.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/nitekrawler/wheels/Protege%20(1).JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/nitekrawler/wheels/Protege%20(4).JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/nitekrawler/wheels/Protege%20(5).JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/nitekrawler/wheels/Protege%20(6).JPG

*note* These are pretty big pictures.

Enjoy
~nK~

[ghetto waggon]

LM1's are baller
Crooz had them on his car, looked sexy too

18" Arospeed Crazy8 here

[ZG77_OzZ]

nice

[kolashaker]

My MSP Racing Hart in gunmetal !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/MazdaspeedK/24-10-04/24-10-1.jpg




damn sexy! One suggestion, though...paint the calipers red to match the seats!

[gman_P5]

Man, do they have those in 7 spoke ??

look at my sig. LOL!!!

RIMS
REV model2's
18x7.5 17lbs
+45 offset (no rubbing)

Tires
Nangkang NS1's
215/35/17

All cost me roughly $875 shipped, mounted, balanced, and lug nuts.
I got the wheels on special 2 years ago from www.speedandstyle.com (http://www.speedandstyle.com/).

[sonosesso]

Here's my rims Koneig 17" Holes with Falken ZE 512 rubber, 205/40R17

Where do i get a front air deflector like the yellow P5 at the bottom??? And also, anyone know where to get a MSP front bumper. Should i go through the dealership, or does someone know another place?

[scotthidley]

I bought these rims for the snow tires. The tires are Dunlop Grasslic's 215/55 R16, they barely fit. Fender gap is 3 fingers all the way around. The car sits up a bit higher how as it's on the stock suspension. The rims are from a 95 GSX Eclipse that I painted bronze.

[FunkyBuddha]

Where do i get a front air deflector like the yellow P5 at the bottom??? And also, anyone know where to get a MSP front bumper. Should i go through the dealership, or does someone know another place?
YOu have to go through the dealer for the MSP bumper LIP and maybe the deflector as well.

[Lazy]

I'm wondering if anybody has pictures of a P5 on 15' or 16' Rota Slipstreams? Picturing it in my head isn't enough.

[sonosesso]

YOu have to go through the dealer for the MSP bumper LIP and maybe the deflector as well.

yeah, thats what i though.. thanks!

[jc2904]

sokudo-10 in 18inch

[cyc]

My MSP Racing Hart in gunmetal !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/MazdaspeedK/24-10-04/24-10-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/MazdaspeedK/24-10-04/24-10-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/MazdaspeedK/24-10-04/24-10-3.jpg
Really Really sweet p5.
One question, how did you fully remove the sidemarker? And what did you do to cover it?

[Familia0606]

i went to body shop and take off the side markers and fill the holes ..... coz me around $150 CDN !!

[Snacks McGee]

Don't think I've seen anyone with black rims yet...I just got these 18" Racing Hart CP8s this weekend. http://www.msprotege.com/members/Snacks%20McGee/589_8975sm.JPG

[protegeV]

Don't think I've seen anyone with black rims yet...I just got these 18" Racing Hart CP8s this weekend. black rims on my old P5 ;)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/protegeV/moneyshot.JPG

[Auzzie_Mp3]

where is that picture of that p5 with rx8 wheels...that was the sex

[bonesmp5]

go to #6 i think --- enjoy :)

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62803&page=2&pp=15

where is that picture of that p5 with rx8 wheels...that was the sex

[Auzzie_Mp3]

damn those did look badass...pshhh i want some for my mp3 now

[Snacks McGee]

black rims on my old P5 ;)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/protegeV/moneyshot.JPG
Ahhh nice (rockon) ...i was wondering what a lip would look like.

I think I'll have to get one soon! ;)

[eepr5]

Don't think I've seen anyone with black rims yet...I just got these 18" Racing Hart CP8s this weekend.
well, i posted a little while ago with mine...

[cyc]

black rims on my old P5 ;)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/protegeV/moneyshot.JPG
What rims are those? Do they come in gunmetal or silver?

[Cellerator]

http://www.neutral-zero.net/DSC04574.jpg

[FLmassive]

http://image18.webshots.com/18/9/23/75/211792375APyNdw_ph.jpg

[ghost]

http://www.neutral-zero.net/DSC04574.jpg
That is an awsome lookin rim. What kind??

[murda79]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_img_a/246239_109_full.jpg

[Auzzie_Mp3]

that picture looks awesome, even though it is yellow, a burnt orangish like it is now would look badass on that p5!!

[ZG77_OzZ]

Nice wheels guys

[pancake75]

FLMassive what kind of wheels do you have on your car?

[Patmine]

Great wheels!!!!! I was wondering if anyone has used 225 40 18 tires on there P5? Will fender rolling be all that i need to do to make them fit properly?
Thanks

[mikehavo]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid146/pbdd8a6f37d6e222c7e7641c3780a249a/f656a5a3.jpg
17X7 Motegi F5 Gunmetal +42mm offset
215-40-17 Cooper Tires
Eibach Pro kit
Had to roll the rear quarter to keep the tires from rubbing. No Prob!

[Patmine]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid146/pbdd8a6f37d6e222c7e7641c3780a249a/f656a5a3.jpg
17X7 Motegi F5 Gunmetal +42mm offset
215-40-17 Cooper Tires
Eibach Pro kit
Had to roll the rear quarter to keep the tires from rubbing. No Prob!
im using 225 40 18s your post says 17s, anyone out there try this before?

[mikehavo]

Ive seen some 5's with 18s but it all depends on the offset.

[Pretzellogic]

im using 225 40 18s your post says 17s, anyone out there try this before? with a 42 offset you'll have to roll the fenders.

[N2OInferno]

17x7 Rev Model VI gunmetal with a polished lip, +43 offset
205/40/17 Toyo Proxes 4 tires

Zero rubbing at all

[mountjonas]

17x7 Rev Model VI gunmetal with a polished lip, +43 offset
205/40/17 Toyo Proxes 4 tires

Zero rubbing at all

lookin sweet. do you think you'd rub with a 215/40?

[N2OInferno]

Most likely. I went with Rishie's recipe and it hasn't steered me wrong! :D

[Mad Hatter]

Finally. 18x7.5 Gunmetal Arospeed Crazy 8's. 48 offset, 215/35/18 Nankang NS 2's.

[jonlong]

I have some questions about aftermarket wheels...I hope I don't sound too stupid:
1) How do you adjust the offset?
2) What is the biggest tire size you can have w/o rubbing on a lowered P5 (eibach pro-kit or similar setup) I'd like to get a 17" wheel with a tire of decent thickness because there are a lot of potholes around here. How wide of a rim can I get and what tire size should I be looking for?
3) Do you need to adjust your speedometer to account for a different wheel size? If so, how?

[N2OInferno]

1.) You don't, wheels are made in a certain offset.

2.) 215/40/17 for width and offset:
7.0" +45 and higher
7.5" +48 and higher
205/40/17 for width and offset:
7.0" +42 and higher
7.5" +48 or higher"

3.) If you use one of these sizes which is so near your stock total diameter, the difference will be negligible. You may be able to recalibrate your speedometer if you really wanted to, but I don't know how to do it.

[Cloudland]

Hi N2OInferno and all

any idea about 16*7" wheels? is offset +42 enough on a P5? thanks

[NJP5Guy]

you can run 18's. just use the highest offset(less chance of problems). as long as you use the correct tire size on that 18.(215/35/18)

as for the 16x7 rim you can use a 42 offset. offset is not dependant on rim diamater but rim width. use a 205/45/16.

[NJP5Guy]

also, a few companies make a 215/35/17 which would be a better fit(diameter wise) than a 215/40/17. personally im going to go w/ a 205/40/17 when i get new rims.

[jonlong]

Thanks for all the help guys!

[323CiP5]

bump
any more pics? :D

[Matthew]

hey what the hell. i think i have a post way back when, but this is a better pic:

http://www.turboprotege.org/Konig_Holes.jpg

[Matthew]

also, a few companies make a 215/35/17 which would be a better fit(diameter wise) than a 215/40/17. personally im going to go w/ a 205/40/17 when i get new rims.
whats wrong with 215/40/17? thats what i run.

[NJP5Guy]

a 215/35/17 is nearly identical in diameter to a 195/50/16 tire. the 215/40/17 is slightly taller than the orig diameter(by about 1/2 in or so give/take 1/8 of an inch.). its not drastic. you are fine running the 215/40/17 its just the other size is better.

[Matthew]

too hard to find the 215/35 for a reasonable price.

[NJP5Guy]

as far as i know only two companies make that size. i think yokohama makes it...i think.

[bonesmp5]

absolutely nothing --- using that size is perfect IMO ---

with that size your speedo reads 60mph but your really going 60.2mph

use this ----> http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html :)
whats wrong with 215/40/17? thats what i run.

[bonesmp5]

plug in the 215/35/17 -- using that page --- you'll see that its smaller than you think :)

[N2OInferno]

:( something hit my rear driver's side wheel on the highway about a week ago.. scraped the inside of the lip and took a few chunks of paint out of two of the spokes.. I have no idea what it was that caused it.. So now I have two slightly curbed wheels from my driveway that is about a foot wider than my car at the most, and one that got battered by highway debris..

I think it's time for some new rims soon.

[bonesmp5]

Hmm -- that bites , i guess you get an early xmas present to self :)

[ZG77_OzZ]

Well ladies and gents.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

I needed to change my tires on my car. I have MSP rims on my MP5.<o:p></o:p>

Therefore, the search went on, I looked in Consumer Reports on tires. Found out the tires I was looking into and reading about was on top of there list.<o:p></o:p>

What tires<o:p></o:p>

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?yr=2003&sw=false&cs=215&pc=28750&rd=17&vid=008078&ar=45 (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?yr=2003&sw=false&cs=215&pc=28750&rd=17&vid=008078&ar=45)<o:p></o:p>

Well I had them put on and guess what?, The road noise is about all gone, the handling is much better than before , just very happy with these tires.<o:p></o:p>

Tiers with valves chrome 400 bucks to my door.<o:p></o:p>

Wheels installed and font end alignment done 140<o:p></o:p>

Total 540.<o:p></o:p>

[traitorhound]

got mine put on yesterday

[NJP5Guy]

plug in the 215/35/17 -- using that page --- you'll see that its smaller than you think :)

but you also have to take into consideration that guide is a generalization. different tire companies have different dimensions for the same size tire. its messed up if you ask me. that guide says a 215/40/17 is 23.8 in in diameter but some tire in that size are actually over 24 inches. like i said before you are fine running a 215/40/17.

[NJP5Guy]

plug in the 215/35/17 -- using that page --- you'll see that its smaller than you think :)

i looked around and found only one make in a 215/35/17. it was pirelli. yeah, that diameter was only 22.9 from their data so it was smaller than the stock size. i didnt think it'd be that much....thought maybe a couple tenths or so but not 8 tenths. oh well

[Familia0606]

Hey traitorhound wut happen to u exhaust ? so low ??

[germanwolf]

I've seen an ad for a place called wheelguyz.com {hope I spelled that right} They have some very decent rims prices. Some as low as $399.

Oh,... is it justt me or do the Factory Mazda rims SUCK ASS? I have the "polished" aluminum,.. and the clearcoat cracks, & it starts to get this white-cracked-look in places. The damn car is JUST 2yrs old now. Had the dealership near me replace 2 of mine 3 months ago cause of this. They wouldn't do all 4 though.

[bonesmp5]

ya -- it is messed up,
my tires are just a hair taller than what that guide shows -- but it was nice to have just a generalization to look at before i bought --
but you also have to take into consideration that guide is a generalization. different tire companies have different dimensions for the same size tire. its messed up if you ask me. that guide says a 215/40/17 is 23.8 in in diameter but some tire in that size are actually over 24 inches. like i said before you are fine running a 215/40/17.

[Mad Hatter]

Finally. 18x7.5 Gunmetal Arospeed Crazy 8's. 48 offset, 215/35/18 Nankang NS 2's.

And finally some daytime photos.

[garretts77]

BBS RK 17x7 @ 17.2 lbs
45mm offset
Kumho Escta MX 205/40/17

http://www.msprotege.com/members/garretts77/DSCN1566.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/garretts77/DSCN1567.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/garretts77/DSCN1568.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/garretts77/DSCN1569.JPG

[bonesmp5]

link no worky

[garretts77]

link no worky
oops...

fixed now...

[Cellerator]

That is an awsome lookin rim. What kind??
5Zigen Sukudos!!! Here I just got a better pic from OK City!!!

[YelloMP5]

Actually guys, its my car! Here is this picture for Oklahoma City!

http://www.westexspeedstars.com/DEDD0486.jpg

[N2OInferno]

5Zigen Sokudo? You mean ADR?

[Cellerator]

ADR, Yea! When I bought em somebody sent me a link to some 5Zigen ones!

[jc2904]

18inch adr's sokudo-10

[chuyler1]

Semperit Sport Grips (195 65 r15) on steelies
Heh heh :) this is my winter setup.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/chuyler1/snowtires.jpg

[Poseur]

Oh, HEY! I totally forgot that I get to postup in here myself now...

'03 MSP Racing Harts
Espelir springs (claimed 1.4" drop F&R)
IN reality the rear seems to have dropped about that, maybe less and the front a bit more (which is good as I was ass-heavy before) measurd across the centercap of my wheels to the edge of the fender, I'm sitting at about 23-3/4 in the rear and 24 upfront. I seem to recall that prior to dropping it was 25 and 25.5 so about 1.5" drop upfront and 1-1/4 in the rear is close to reality. and seems about right.
I'm very pleased with this setup. Initially I'd got the 'speed wheels and hadn't really planned on much of a drop, but as soon as I drove it hard, I realized that all that extra traction had a negative effect on my handling balance. I was kind of torn between springs and a swaybar until the info on the new Espelir's started coming around, and it all looked favorable, stiffer rear rate relative to the front which in my theory relates to a quasi-swaybar setup. In reality I REALLY like the combo. Much more competent at speed. Cornering is very sharp and requires much less back and fourth on/off throttle input. Not to mention 40mph twisties are now 50mph twisties. it's THAT much of a difference. The end result is me with a grin on my face. Oh, and it doesn't look half bad either ;)

[GordonJ]

Oh, HEY! I totally forgot that I get to postup in here myself now...

'03 MSP Racing Harts
Espelir springs (claimed 1.4" drop F&R)
IN reality the rear seems to have dropped about that, maybe less and the front a bit more (which is good as I was ass-heavy before) measurd across the centercap of my wheels to the edge of the fender, I'm sitting at about 23-3/4 in the rear and 24 upfront. I seem to recall that prior to dropping it was 25 and 25.5 so about 1.5" drop upfront and 1-1/4 in the rear is close to reality. and seems about right.
I'm very pleased with this setup. Initially I'd got the 'speed wheels and hadn't really planned on much of a drop, but as soon as I drove it hard, I realized that all that extra traction had a negative effect on my handling balance. I was kind of torn between springs and a swaybar until the info on the new Espelir's started coming around, and it all looked favorable, stiffer rear rate relative to the front which in my theory relates to a quasi-swaybar setup. In reality I REALLY like the combo. Much more competent at speed. Cornering is very sharp and requires much less back and fourth on/off throttle input. Not to mention 40mph twisties are now 50mph twisties. it's THAT much of a difference. The end result is me with a grin on my face. Oh, and it doesn't look half bad either ;)

How much did those wheels cost you, Poseur? I've always liked the racing beats, been thinking about picking some up for awhile now...

[Poseur]

How much did those wheels cost you, Poseur? I've always liked the racing beats, been thinking about picking some up for awhile now...
You're gonna hate me, but they cost me shipping, and a trade of my stock (albeit freshly warrantied) wheels/tires. Guess it was kind of a matter of good timing, but I did have to drive on my snows for a month plus in the summer. Butyea, I guess good kharma catches me every once in awhile..

[Rickman]

Had em about 2-3 weeks.
http://www.spazchicken.com/Mazda/fw07.jpg
I custom made my own center caps
http://www.spazchicken.com/Mazda/ccap2.jpg

[GordonJ]

Had em about 2-3 weeks.
http://www.spazchicken.com/Mazda/fw07.jpg
I custom made my own center caps
http://www.spazchicken.com/Mazda/ccap2.jpg

How much did they cost you, rick?

[Rickman]

Flik Wasp's w/ 205/40-17 Falken Ziex 512's mounted & balanced (with adheasive weights) for $702.00 shipped. Including lugnuts.

www.edgeracing.com I'm pretty sure they're not that price anymore.

[registering]

Does anyone have the specs on the stock wheels? I have a 2002.5 P5 (alloy wheels), but don't have a scale to weigh them (nor do I know how much my tire weighs).

[jc2904]

i think they weigh about 35 pounds

[NJP5Guy]

Does anyone have the specs on the stock wheels? I have a 2002.5 P5 (alloy wheels), but don't have a scale to weigh them (nor do I know how much my tire weighs).

i have read that the wheel itself(no tire) weighs aprox 16lbs

[GHOSTWHISPER]

poseur is that whistler?

[registering]

Hmmm, I doubt the stock alloy wheel weighs 35 pounds; 16 pounds sounds a little more realistic. Not a bad weight for a stock wheel, actually, lighter than a lot of aftermarket wheels of the same size....

[Poseur]

poseur is that whistler?
Nope, Snoqualmie actually. Silly little driveway across from the rest stop up there. That's from when I went over to that Karting meet in seattle last month. My car waskinda dirty, relaly, etc, but the ligthing and everything was really nice so I parked and grabbed the camera.

[GordonJ]

Wow, Poseur, everytime I look at the pics of your car in the snow, I cringe. Do you have winter/snow tires on there?? How does your car even move??

I've got my car parked in the garage, and we had some snow and ice here a week or so back. Well its starting to melt away now, and there's only a little bit of slush left on the driveway, and as soon as my front tire hits it, it just spins like crazy and the car goes nowhere. It was so humiliating not being able to move on a tiny little bit of slush.

[Poseur]

*L* well I've got michelin arctic alpins on steelies that I normally run in the winter, but this year there's really been crap for snowfall here, so I've been lazy. Resorts aren't even open yet, so why bother? That was jsut the roadside patch of it, really it's a very heavily travelled freeway and temps are never much lower than 30. Butyes, not the best of traction in the white stuff. Not horrible, butyea...

[JOS3]

Oh, HEY! I totally forgot that I get to postup in here myself now...

'03 MSP Racing Harts
Espelir springs (claimed 1.4" drop F&R)
IN reality the rear seems to have dropped about that, maybe less and the front a bit more (which is good as I was ass-heavy before) measurd across the centercap of my wheels to the edge of the fender, I'm sitting at about 23-3/4 in the rear and 24 upfront. I seem to recall that prior to dropping it was 25 and 25.5 so about 1.5" drop upfront and 1-1/4 in the rear is close to reality. and seems about right.
I'm very pleased with this setup. Initially I'd got the 'speed wheels and hadn't really planned on much of a drop, but as soon as I drove it hard, I realized that all that extra traction had a negative effect on my handling balance. I was kind of torn between springs and a swaybar until the info on the new Espelir's started coming around, and it all looked favorable, stiffer rear rate relative to the front which in my theory relates to a quasi-swaybar setup. In reality I REALLY like the combo. Much more competent at speed. Cornering is very sharp and requires much less back and fourth on/off throttle input. Not to mention 40mph twisties are now 50mph twisties. it's THAT much of a difference. The end result is me with a grin on my face. Oh, and it doesn't look half bad either ;)

how much did the springs run you, if you dont mind me asking? the more i read about the espelir springs, the more intrigued i get.

[1ofdfew323]

16x7" Rota GT3s +40 offset
195/50R16 Dunlop SP Sport 5000M


http://members.shaw.ca/carmaniac/images/P5/Picture%20227.jpg
wow this car is awesome! does anyone know what kind of lowering springs this guys has? and if its rubbing on the fender? Does this +40 offset have to have a custom fit on the fender? you know likefolding the fender well?

I tried to PM people but lately it wont let me PM noone.

[L8R]

H&R springs

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72621

[SpookyP5]

Thread jack....kinda.....

This has been a real good post for me. I'm in the market for some rims - I'm thinking of the Rota Attacks - 17x7.5 @ +48offset.

What I really want to know is what size tire....215/45/17 or 215/40/17s?

I know that the 40s are closest to the stock tire height, BUT would be a firmer ride. The 45s were recommended for a daily driver like mine BUT will throw the speedo off due to being about an inch taller that stock. I have the Espilars with Tokico blues so I sit a little lower.

So what does everyone think? Are the 40's too rough?

Thanks all.
Peace
SpookP5

[bonesmp5]

i wouldnt say too rough -- but it depends on the tire too ---
you can buy a 40 thats ok with one brand but rough as hell with another brand -- But you will corner better with the rougher ones ---

instead of 215 --- try 205\45 -- this will keep you a tad bit closer on the speedo :)

[bonesmp5]

try this --- it ist allways 100% but it gives a good idea as to what you might see on the speedo with different tires :)



http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html


just put in the stock size then the size you want --- it'll tell you have fast the car is going when the speedo is at 60 ----

[SpookyP5]

bonesmp5, thanks.

I actually had that tire calc. thingy bookmarked but didn't know they did the calculation for you at the bottom. That's cool.

So, it depends on the tire - which makes sense. I'm gonna have to go into Auto RnD and talk with Rishie to get the skinny on which tire.

Thanks.
SpookyP5

[GhostLinker]

I'am running 17x7, 48mm offset, with 215/45-17's.
The car is dropped with Eibach prokit and Tokico Illuminas.

I had to roll the back fenders because the tires were rubbing with bad road conditions.

[SpookyP5]

Thanks GhostLinker,

What brand/make of rims do you have (Pix?) and:

How did you roll back your fenders?

I'm thinking of the Rota Attacks which are actually 17x7.5 @ +48. Some posts say they rub, some don't - I guess it's just luck(??).

Since this is a wheel thread, has anyone heard of an offset larger that +48 for the P5/Protege/MSP? Wouldn't that cure the rubbing issue?

Hmmm....more searching I guess.

Thanks,
Peace
SpookyP5

[GhostLinker]

Wheels:
ADR kasai 17x7, 48mm offset.

Tires:
Vredestein Ultrac 215/45-17

http://www3.sympatico.ca/ciscoman/000_0462.JPG

[ghost]

Damn, alot of Ghosts arownd here nowadays,lol!!

[N2OInferno]

haha, my P5 is gimped.. i should take a picture. nail in the rear passenger tire so it has 3 17"s and one stock 16, lol.. I thought about getting some 16x7 slipstreams or something, but after seeing how much smaller the 16 looks i may not after all..

[GhostLinker]

more pics:

http://www3.sympatico.ca/ciscoman/000_0491.JPG
http://www3.sympatico.ca/ciscoman/000_0492.JPG

I had the fenders rolled by a performance Shop in Montreal.
They used this device:
http://www.bmw-m.net/Gallery/haweka.htm

and they charged me $50 + taxes for the deal. (cool)

I would not try it any other way.

[GhostLinker]

Nota bene ...

Tha car was not lowered on these pictures.

[anarchistchiken]

Slap some tint on those windows and that car will be insanely hot ghostlinker. It seems like it's missing something in those pics, but I think a nice tint job would clear it up.

[1ofdfew323]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ghost/newaspecsig.jpgMan Ghostp5 I love ur car. One of the reason why I'm keeping my p5 stock is because next year I will get me a car like urs. I should've bought the RSX DAMN that sales person at Mazda !!!

[ghost]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ghost/newaspecsig.jpgMan Ghostp5 I love ur car. One of the reason why I'm keeping my p5 stock is because next year I will get me a car like urs. I should've bought the RSX DAMN that sales person at Mazda !!!

Thanks man!!!! Good luck with the purchase!!!

[anarchistchiken]

Rsx's suck. Protege5's are bettAr!!11!!

[lasermp5]

Rsx's suck. Protege5's are bettAr!!11!!

werd. rsx is teh suck!!1!

haha j/k. Ghost's wheels have always been some of my favorite :D

[GhostLinker]

Slap some tint on those windows and that car will be insanely hot ghostlinker. It seems like it's missing something in those pics, but I think a nice tint job would clear it up.

thankx. I agree and it is already glued to my windowz.

[MikeBlueP5]

i have the msp wheels, i have had them for quite some time now i think. i think i was like number two on here with them. There was like one other p5 with them i think it was a yeller one. I have no rubbing in the back with GC coilovers almost all the way down. I did have a little rubbing in the front with the stock bridgestones that came on the wheels. I have since put on a set of toyo proxes 4's and i have absolutely no rubbing whatsoever. front rear, lock to lock whatever. nada

[GHOSTWHISPER]

Damn, alot of Ghosts arownd here nowadays,lol!!
Yes there is.

[carmaniac]

wow this car is awesome! does anyone know what kind of lowering springs this guys has? and if its rubbing on the fender? Does this +40 offset have to have a custom fit on the fender? you know likefolding the fender well?

I tried to PM people but lately it wont let me PM noone.

thanks!

i didn't need to roll my fenders cause I was running stock tires (195/50R16). It might rub with 205s, altho i'm not sure, either way it's very close. I wish they made 17s tho....

and yes I have H&R Sport springs

[chuyler1]

I still think carmaniac's wheels are the best looking ones in this thread. Figures that they are 16"s. I like it though.

[Boababa]

RS Limited Elite (17" 48+ offset)
Toyo Proxes4 (205/40/17)
http://www.atcomdot.com/new5.JPG

Sweet combo! Where did you get it?
-b

[mountjonas]

i don't know where he got them, but i do believe he's selling them right now.

[KMac]

Just a quick question for this post, I plan on putting 18's with a 42" offset and rolling the fenders do I still have to put 35 series tires on it. I do like my kindney's the way they are. Can I go 40 or 45???

[N2OInferno]

pretty sure you gotta stick with the 35

[lundevall]

Heres mine!

[NetGuy]

Even a 35 series ends up being larger diameter than the stock wheel. I wouldn't think you'd want to go any bigger than that.

The kidney beating isn't that bad...but with a +42 offset, you're going to HAVE to roll the fenders. That's what I run and it definately rubs.

[Protege52003]

Put them back on today after the winter........
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Protege52003/konig.jpg


here is a pic from today.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Protege52003/f4b39046.jpg

[Elric]

17'' RacingHart Mazdaspeed protege 2003.5

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/642000-642999/642644_61_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/642000-642999/642644_55_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/642000-642999/642644_60_full.jpg

[Maxx Mazda]

Axis NE-O 17" in white. The offset they come with is like 39mm, but I had them milled down to 42mm to fit, and I also had the hub center diameter increased by 3mm on each wheel to clear the rear hubs. Basically, these wheels WILL NOT FIT if you're just trying to get them to work right out of the box, but I had to have them, and it all paid off.

Lowered with iON Sport Spec springs, no rubbing at all. 1mm clearance between tire and quarter panel.

http://www.msprotege.com/vbb230/attachment.php?attachmentid=21553
http://www.msprotege.com/vbb230/attachment.php?attachmentid=38293

[NJP5Guy]

17'' RacingHart Mazdaspeed protege 2003.5

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/642000-642999/642644_61_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/642000-642999/642644_55_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/642000-642999/642644_60_full.jpg

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT HOOD? LOOKS NICE.

[Elric]

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT HOOD? LOOKS NICE.


It is a hood which I had to buy some time ago. http://www.slppowerproducts.com/tuner/en/index.htm
But SLP does not manufacture any more this hood, but another company the factory still. http://www.onderground-design.com/show_product.php?Make=23&Model=209&Gen=106&ID=4278

sorry for my english, but I speak only French and I use a software for the translation.

[khaosman]

Axis NE-O 17" in white. The offset they come with is like 39mm, but I had them milled down to 42mm to fit, and I also had the hub center diameter increased by 3mm on each wheel to clear the rear hubs. Basically, these wheels WILL NOT FIT if you're just trying to get them to work right out of the box, but I had to have them, and it all paid off.

Lowered with iON Sport Spec springs, no rubbing at all. 1mm clearance between tire and quarter panel.

http://www.msprotege.com/vbb230/attachment.php?attachmentid=21553
http://www.msprotege.com/vbb230/attachment.php?attachmentid=38293

You are right, that looks like it was worth it. Those wheels are hot :D

[SpookyP5]

It is a hood which I had to buy some time ago. http://www.slppowerproducts.com/tuner/en/index.htm
But SLP does not manufacture any more this hood, but another company the factory still. http://www.onderground-design.com/show_product.php?Make=23&Model=209&Gen=106&ID=4278

sorry for my english, but I speak only French and I use a software for the translation.

Yes, I like your hood too.

What size are your tires? The Racing Harts are 17x7 right?

Quelle taille sont vos pneus? Les cerfs d'emballage(Racing Harts) sont 17x7 bien?

Sorry for the bad French...I used an online translator. It's Fun!

Désolé pour le mauvais Français... j'ai utilisé un traducteur en ligne. C'est Amusement!

Peace!
Paix!

[tyusha]

Here are mine:

Rota Sleepstream 16x7
45+ offset
Steel Grey
Tires:
Crappy Federal SS535
205/50/16
<small>http://www.msprotege.com/members/tyusha/DSCF00070.JPG (../members/tyusha/DSCF00070.JPG)</small>

[ssmp5]

Here's my new 17x7.5 Katana Vr6's with a 205 45 17 tire.

[Elric]

Yes, I like your hood too.

What size are your tires? The Racing Harts are 17x7 right?

Quelle taille sont vos pneus? Les cerfs d'emballage(Racing Harts) sont 17x7 bien?

Sorry for the bad French...I used an online translator. It's Fun!

Désolé pour le mauvais Français... j'ai utilisé un traducteur en ligne. C'est Amusement!

Peace!
Paix!

:)

The size of my tires are the same one as on Speed 215/45/17 but when I will change I will put of the 205/40/17 or 205/45/17

I do not it is 17x7 (uhm)
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La taille de mes pneus sont la même que sur la Speed 215/45/17 mais quand je vais changer je vais mettre du 205/40/17 ou 205/45/17

Je ne sais pas si c'est 17x7

[chuyler1]

Interesting signature Elric...but how do you translate (uhm) to French?

(stash)

[SpookyP5]

Interesting signature Elric...but how do you translate (uhm) to French?

(stash)

Use this link:
(employez ce lien)

http://babelfish.altavista.com/

When I'm bored, I put in dirty words..........(Quand je m'ennuie, je mets dans des mots sales).;)

Peace
Paix - French
Paz - Spanish
Frieden - German

[Alpinejwl]

Quote:
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16x7" Rota GT3s +40 offset
195/50R16 Dunlop SP Sport 5000M


http://members.shaw.ca/carmaniac/images/P5/Picture%20227.jpg
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Does it rub?? I have a set of 16x7 +40 coming but I have been getting mix review..some say it will rub, some say it won't...i have 205/45/16 tire not lower p5 please advise!

[chuyler1]

Your tires will be 1/2" larger in diameter (and obviously 10mm wider). If you don't lower you should be fine. However, if you do lower, you risk rubbing. Carmaniac is lowered on Eibachs I think (1.4" drop).

The stock 195s on a 7" wheel will bow inward. This is probably why he isn't rubbing. On a 205 you won't have that bow so the tire will be inline to rub if the car is lowered. This is why I'm trying to set up a group buy of the Rota GT3s in a +45 offset.

[melbourne_mp5]

Here's one from my P5's last trip to the track (Wheels are ADRs)... in line next to one of my dream cars... my buddies' black Spec V in the background...


http://www.msprotege.com/members/melbourne_mp5/track3.JPG

[Alpinejwl]

yeah I read Rishie's fitment about 5 hours too late! I don't plan to lower but hopefully I won't rub too much. BTW, if I do rub, how should I roll the fender? (can't find a how-to roll fender)

[toucci]

http://www2.thatonewebpage.com/pics/p5/side.jpg

17x7 +45 exel ennios
215/40/17 yokohama avs es 100
espelir springs

[CoasterBoy]

Tell me this isn't a sick looking ride...

[anarchistchiken]

That sure as hell does look sick. Someone needs to take it out back and put it out of it's misery.

What a fuckin disgrace to Mazdas...

[chuyler1]

(pukey)

[CoasterBoy]

just a little confused...so why the negative response...why is it a disgrace?

[Alpinejwl]

i like it..

[Pretzellogic]

just a little confused...so why the negative response...why is it a disgrace?
It's not excatly representative of the tastes of most of the people on here.

Mazdas are made to be driven. That monstrosity takes all the qualities that make a P5 special and sends them right down the tubes.

[CoasterBoy]

Ahhh...some of it is a little much like the lambo doors, but the stereo install and the seemless body kit looks pretty good. This guy was selling it on ebay about a month ago.

I just have a Black Mica with a 2.5 inch drop, 18" Enkei's, Nuegen cold air intake with a mazdaspeed exhaust. Still an everyday car for me and da wife...simplicity can be superior...

[khaosman]

just a little confused...so why the negative response...why is it a disgrace?

it has audiobahn equipment :(

[anarchistchiken]

just a little confused...so why the negative response...why is it a disgrace?

Ok, here we go...

First off, the fake fender flares. They're appliques that make the fenders look wider and have a fake "power slot" on the back that lets hot air out on sports cars, but doesn onthing but add weight on that one.

The paint job; wierd, lightening/tear patterns in a color that does not match the mai colof ot the car.

The body kit; front bumper makes the car look like somebody just punched it in the mouth and the lip is all busted and swolen. The back bumper doesn't look bad, but still too showy for me.


The lambo doors; enough said

Sound system is nice, uses Audiobahns best subs. I still dont like Audiobahn, all their speakers sound like shit, but the top of the line ones will sound as good as a JL w5, maybe a w6 if they're tuned properly. They'll be louder than either of those all day, but they'll sound like shit.

But mostly the front bumper and paint job are what make me want to smash it with a forklift.

[anarchistchiken]

Woops, forgot to mention the twin fart cannons out the back and the wing. Why the hell would you put a wing midway up a hatch? Anyone who does that needs to be slapped around a little, get some sense knocked back into em.

[RedKatanax9]

Here's my new 17x7.5 Katana Vr6's with a 205 45 17 tire.

Hot stuff, mofo! :D

[RedKatanax9]

Woops, forgot to mention the twin fart cannons out the back and the wing. Why the hell would you put a wing midway up a hatch? Anyone who does that needs to be slapped around a little, get some sense knocked back into em.

LMAO, didn't see the wings till u mentioned it. Oh the horror! My eyes, my eyes!

[Suomi]

Here's a pic of my P5 with Rota C10s:
(it's my Mugen Mazda :p )
http://www.msu.edu/~raffert9/tims_stuff/p5-fq.jpg
/I know it needs lowering, but it shall remain at stock height for eternity. I lowered my Prelude and want the P5 to stay comfortable.

[chuyler1]

offset and tire size?

[Suomi]

offset and tire size?

16x7, +45 offset, 205/50/16 Michelin Pilot Primacy

[protege5gurl]

hers my p5 with 18" RH Z5000

<img src="http://img218.echo.cx/img218/3817/dsc000018zm.jpg"/>

[Maxx Mazda]

hers my p5 with 18" RH Z5000



Those.... Look.... Sick!!!!!


(wow) (wow) (wow) (wow)

Very choice Rims!

[Alpinejwl]

free bump for silver p5 =p