Yes or no?

[mazdamn02]

Take a looksy at my attached pdf. Do you like or no?

[DrWebster]

They allright.

[WhiteSpy9]

Are you looking to drop it a bit in the future?

[dmention7]

I like them. But I don't like them enough where I think they'd be worth $350/wheel--at that price they should make my jaw drop or at least be a pound lighter. I see where you're going, and I think you can pull off the white, but I'm not completely feeling that particular set.

[Young Roids]

they are nice looking but on the heavy side.

[AJ]

Is it just me or using Tire Rack and such just not the same anymore for gauging what a wheel will really look like?

Wheels wise, it's a safe one. It will probably look good all said and done, but may not "pop" like something else to you?

[mazdamn02]

Is it just me or using Tire Rack and such just not the same anymore for gauging what a wheel will really look like?

Wheels wise, it's a safe one. It will probably look good all said and done, but may not "pop" like something else to you?

I know what you're saying, for this much money I should be able to go somewhere and have them put a wheel next to my car.

Too much money...

Was thinking Rotas but I seem to only be able to find 18 x 8, would much rather have 18 x 7 or 7.5.

[mndsm]

I like them, but i'd still go with the wider Rota, and save yourself some $$$.

[Jesse MS3GT]

Rotas are good light wheels.. Why not go with them? I was looking at some bronze rotas myself.

[Picklz]

18's that are 20lbs? That's pretty light. A bit on the spendy side though. I don't mind them but they don't have that wow factor that I'd want if I were gonna drop $1400 on wheels.

[mazdamn02]

Spose rotas aren't all that bad, now I'll just have to find someone to buy my relatively new bridgestone potenza re00whatevers that came oem...

[mndsm]

I'll give ya..... tree fiddy.

[mazdamn02]

$350? deal. LOL

[mndsm]

Goddamn lochness monsta....

[mazdamn02]

http://myvideo-568.vo.llnwd.net/d1/movie1/fb/thumbs/2444568_1.jpg

[mazdamn02]

How bout these? http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/workemotion.jpg

[mndsm]

Yum. Rota Torques yes? They're cheap enough that you could have them powdercoated wheite and still come out cheaper than a set of Gram Lites.

[mazdamn02]

Nope those were work emotion cr kai something something or other.

[JustROLLIN]

^^ Thats a boring design, I think the standard 6-spoke gram lites have more appeal, but they are spendy.

[mazdamn02]

Tom good call- these are the rota torques, compared with above they're nearly identical...

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/rotanewtorque.jpg

Edit: These look pretty sick too:

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/images/18x8RotaP1-Hyperblack.jpg


PS if stock is 53.5 mm and 7" wide, would something with 48 mm and 8" wide work?

[mndsm]

Rota P1? Tarmac maybe? Either way, simple and elegant is the way to go. Plus I really like the split spoke look.

[mazdamn02]

I kind of threw this question in to a previous post but it wasn't very obvious:

if stock is 53.5 mm and 7" wide, would something with 48 mm and 8" wide work? Would (225 or even 235/40/18s be better then 215/45 for an 8" wide wheel?

[mndsm]

I dinno, but i've seen several sites proclaiming that a 45mm offset on an 8" would work.

[Young Roids]

48+ will work with an 8"

[Slim]

I kind of threw this question in to a previous post but it wasn't very obvious:

if stock is 53.5 mm and 7" wide, would something with 48 mm and 8" wide work? Would (225 or even 235/40/18s be better then 215/45 for an 8" wide wheel?

215/45 will NOT work on 8" wide wheel. 7.5" is the biggest you can go.

However, 225/45 will work on an 8" wheel. But then you're getting into rubbing territory. 225/40 appears to be the safe bet if you want to go wider.

For offsets, +48 or +45 should work fine. My summers are stock tires on 18x7.5 with +45 offset.

[Slim]

Other rims...


http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/%5Cwheels%5Cregular%5CRPM_R504_WH_2_W.jpg


I like these too. The idea of a red MS3 with black and a touch of red on the wheels would be killer.


http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/%5Cwheels%5Cregular%5CDC5_BLACK_SOLID.jpg


Or they have a gunmetal version...


http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/%5Cwheels%5Cregular%5CDC5_GRAY_MACHINED.jpg

[mazdamn02]

Those are some really nice wheels, they red and black ones don't say drift series do they???

[dmention7]

They do, but a little birdy tells me it's just a decal you can stick on or not.

[mazdamn02]

Srsly why did someone have to make a cool wheel and put their crappy name on it:
http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rims/SPEEDY-LITE%207-White%20Gloss.html

[micahlarson]

i love gram lights ;) I want a set of gold ones for my car

[Slim]

Srsly why did someone have to make a cool wheel and put their crappy name on it:
http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rims/SPEEDY-LITE%207-White%20Gloss.html

The wheels on my 6 were Speedy Lite 8 and they came with the name like that but it was a sticker I promptly removed. So I can vouch for Speedy as a solid wheel manufacturer and they were pretty lightweight. I also got them from wheelsnext who provided solid service.

You can always ask someone if it's a sticker. I'd recommend talking to someone on the phone for ordering anyway.

[mazdamn02]

The wheels on my 6 were Speedy Lite 8 and they came with the name like that but it was a sticker I promptly removed. So I can vouch for Speedy as a solid wheel manufacturer and they were pretty lightweight. I also got them from wheelsnext who provided solid service.

You can always ask someone if it's a sticker. I'd recommend talking to someone on the phone for ordering anyway.

Cool. With a name like speedy wheels I'd be afraid to give out my cc info, lol. If there's no sticker the price is awesome...

[mazdamn02]

Anyone have comments on gold/bronze on red action?

[mndsm]

Gold would look SICK on a red car. Pop like a mofo. Just make sure you have a bright gold. A darker color would make it look like your wheels were dirty all the time with as bright as your car is.

[dmention7]

yeah, you would need straight-up gold. but I think that could definitely look hot. Have fun keeping those suckers clean though... lol

[mazdamn02]

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_crono_ht_gold_ci3_l.jpg
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_ultraleggera_gd_ci3_l.jpg

[dmention7]

Tom will maim you if you steal his ultraleggeras.

[mazdamn02]

Tom wants black so i'll be ok! I think these with some Cobb springs for a 1" drop and I'll be set.

[dmention7]

Those gold ultras would be some hot shit. I need a bit of a drop too. I'm thinking 0.5" and I'll be sitting right where I want to be.

[mazdamn02]

I think that's what I have to do. Everyone has black wheels or silver, I want gold. Boom, done.

[dmention7]

too bad they don't make the torques in 18". a set of those in gold would set you back about half what those OZs will.

[Slim]

I agree it needs to be a bright gold. And it would look sweet!

[mazdamn02]

One option would be to get torques and have them painted. But the cost savings would be minimal after paying for paint, and they wouldn't be OZs...

[dmention7]

Well, they make the torques in gold. Just not in 18's.

Also, they wouldn't be OZs, but you could pay for your Cobb springs twice with the difference.

[mazdamn02]

Well, they make the torques in gold. Just not in 18's.

Hmmm, na. 17s just aren't... what's the size?

[dmention7]

I was just saying that the reason torques wouldn't work is because they don't make them in 18", not because they don't have them in gold. Because they do.... have them in gold, that is. Clear as mud?

[Slim]

How 'bout these? Speedy again.


http://wheelstudio.com/catalog/images/speedy/lite8_gldwcl_med.jpg

[mazdamn02]

I understand now, but 17s just aren't what's that size I like? 18s?

[dmention7]

Gold + polished lip = barf. Sorry.

[mndsm]

Get a set of torques in 18's. they'd be like 700 shipped. then have them PC'ed gold. 35$ a wheel= another 140. You have a set of rims for 840, and another grand in your pocket to do what you need to do.

[BLK.MP5]

Gold rims on red are pure sex in my book.

[mazdamn02]

Anyone? http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/rota-sub-zero-wheel-18x75-5x1143-p-36154.html

[dmention7]

If it wasn't for the polished lip, I'd consider getting those for myself. I am not a fan of polished lips.

[mazdamn02]

Which one are you looking at Jay?
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/rotanewsubzerocolor.jpg

[dmention7]

gunmetal or steel grey.... leaning towards gunmetal.

I think they also do the torques in hyper black? I'd probably rock that as well.

[WhiteSpy9]

the steel grey look like the mazdaspeed3 forged wheels?

[mndsm]

Jay- your car needs hyper black, especially after seeing the HB ultras on that Kia, I think that color would be amazing on your car.

[dmention7]

I was just thinking that, tom. Do they make torques in hyper black? Or am I going to have to pony up for some ultras now?

Also, Andy, Rota's steel grey is closer to the color of my (former) racing harts, and I loved that color.

[mndsm]

They make Rotas in every color on the planet.

[mazdamn02]

I may be rolling on steel wheels if the mortgage interest rates go up any more. FAWK!

[dmention7]

Wait, what? Go up, you say?

[mazdamn02]

I dont want to talk about it :(

[dmention7]

Hrm... that doesn't sound good.

[mndsm]

Sooo.... no mnmazda moving party?

[Big Nate]

Well I will call and cancel the hookers :(

[YSOSLO]

If you decide to go with Rotas, be sure to checkout the pricing from wheelguy on m3forums. Apparently from the comments over there, his prices are pretty good.

[mazdamn02]

Ya I was working with wheelguy, and you can get a classy set of 4 for $750 shipped, quite a deal!

But..... I've decided to roll on stockers for another year and pay down debt instead! The world really must be coming to an end. I figure if I get 8" Rotas I'm going to have to sell my practically new stock MS3 215/45/18 rubber for a "loss" and then have to buy new rubber too... I'll ware these out and in the meantime get rid of my credit card debt. *WOHOO!*

[mndsm]

Yeah, that's kind of the boat i'm in. Gotta knock out some bills.

[mazdamn02]

Yeah, that's kind of the boat i'm in. Gotta knock out some bills.

Yessir. It'll be nice to be done!

[mndsm]

I'll never be done. Whenever I finally get out of a jam, something happens and i'm right back in it. I'm about ready to give up and live under a bridge.

[Workdawg]

In a van down by the river?

[mndsm]

Dude, I can't afford any van. My mortgage allowance gets me a nice cardboard box at this point.