Recent content by InstaGator

I don't think you want a posi or limited slip on a front wheel drive car unless your going to be on a surface that does not provide an adaquate traction surface. On pavement you will have major over-steer and it will make the steering a little more difficult as well as put more stress on certain...

I looking at new wheels and possably tires for a mazda 3. I know the factory's are 6.5" wide with 52.5mm offset ( I am thinking this is the same as backspacing?) Some of the wheels I have looked at are 7" wide. I'm guessing that the extra 1/2 inch goes toward the outside instead of adding to the...

Damn, I hope my wife is as excited as you when I give her the 3 I bought her for Christmas. I know I am having a heck of a time keeping it a secret from her. Thanks for the heads up on the oil filter. I'll have to grill the salesman when I go to pickk it up on Thurs. Lator.....

Thanks. This is info that I needed. Lator....

I'm trying to stay on topic here, but what is the actual width and amount of offset +/- on the steel wheels on a 2005 Mazda 3i? Are the alloy option the same? I'm assuming that the alloys will be lighter than the steelies. If not what is the closest aftermarket wheels to that size? Lator.....