MS3 Owners: Show us your wheels

[bbrich57]

They are probably Lamin-X film, such as I have on my car.

 

[MS3 PoLo]

18" x 8.5" (R-1)

18" x 7.5" (MS Sport)

 

[GhostMercury]

I like the wheels, but tone down the photoshop

 

[MS3 PoLo]

I like the wheels, but tone down the photoshop

What photoshop? This is my REAL car and my REAL wheels (o.0)

 

[FunkyBuddha]

I like the wheels, but tone down the photoshop

Ya dude..whatcha talkin about? Maybe his car is super red? Maybe it's your monitor?

 

[Jon MS3]

yea. i was trying to figure out what you meant there too. those pics were right after a polish and buff if i'm not mistaking, and look nice. (saw more pics in another thread)

 

[MS3 PoLo]

.....those pics were right after a polish and buff if i'm not mistaking, and look nice.....

Yes.... you are right

 

[spdjnke]

your car has inspired me to get a power buffer so I can get the proper shine, I haven't used a rotary for sometime so can't wait to see the results like yours....I'm getting old and it's time to start using machine instead of human power...

 

[MS3 PoLo]

...it's time to start using machine instead of human power...

+1

 

[VeiRoN]

Hi,does someone have any pic of the Ultraleggera whells on a Mazda 3 ? possibly 17x8 ET 40 or 48,i want to change whells next month so i would like to see how they would look first.

Thanks in advance.

 

[andygnow]

18X8.5 +48mm Rota G-force. 235-40-18.

Nice rims, btw what % tints are those? I'm guessing 20% in broad daylight?

 

[Rock33w]

New rims and tires just arrived! Weather permitting, they will get installed tomorrow.
18X8 +50 Enkei Imola, 235/40 18 Star Specs
Also, red Gorilla Lug Nuts

 

[jri4]

Please post up pictures--I've always wondered what the Imola in black would look like on a BM MS3! They are a nice looking, cheap wheel!

 

[Rock33w]

Your wish is my command.
To reiterate, 18X8 +50 Enkei Imola, 235/40 18 Star Specs. Stock suspension (coilovers are on the wish list).

New 235 Star Specs next to the stock size (215, as if you didn't know) Blizzaks

Gettin' 'em on. BTW, a cordless impact wrench is your friend...

And there they are! Too bad it was an overcast day.

I'm also thinking about painting the calipers red some day.

 

[TRDMS3]

@Rock33w was thinking about Direzza's myself but am actually leaning towards a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWs. My first choice would be RE-11 but damn that rubber is expensive! What do you think of your Dunlops so far?

 

[ecniemann]

Your wish is my command.
To reiterate, 18X8 +50 Enkei Imola, 235/40 18 Star Specs. Stock suspension (coilovers are on the wish list).

New 235 Star Specs next to the stock size (215, as if you didn't know) Blizzaks

Gettin' 'em on. BTW, a cordless impact wrench is your friend...

And there they are! Too bad it was an overcast day.

I'm also thinking about painting the calipers red some day.

Looks nice! Just gotta get some tireblack on there, LOL! The tires almost look gray in contrast.

 

[Rock33w]

@Rock33w was thinking about Direzza's myself but am actually leaning towards a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWs. My first choice would be RE-11 but damn that rubber is expensive! What do you think of your Dunlops so far?

Well, I haven't really had a chance to put them through their paces, but I'm impressed so far. Steering feels a little... different; I think that's because they're wider than stock. The car does feel more confident in the corners.

 

[Worbit]

prepping these for PC next week! Then they are going on the MS3

 

[spdjnke]

Hey rock, nice rims....how's the DH treating ya>>??

 

[Need4Speed3]

What do you use to paint the calipers? And where did you get the stickers?

Nice wheels too btw, I like the black with the CWP.

I just bought the G2 caliper paint kit too. N00b question - What kind of tools did you use to remove the wheels and paint the calipers? I'm guessing some type of jack and stands? I haven't removed my tires since I bought my MS3 so I haven't gotten any tools apart from the standard scissor jack and lug wrench.