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liveSTRONG
07-09-2008, 09:33 PM
Hi there!

I know this isn't the right place for intro's, but I figured I could kill 2 birds with one stone. I'm a former MINI owner/fanatic but recently let it go and picked up something a little more cargo/passanger friendly. I love hatchbacks so I set out looking for a Honda Fit...much to my frustration, I wasn't able to find one. I ended up getting an SP23 Mazda3 5-door only to return it a few days later (long story). Later that same day I stumbled on a wicked deal on a MazdaSpeed3 (True Red). Wow, talk about an awesome car...I absolutely love it.

Intro aside, I picked up a set of wheels which arrived today. They are 5Zigen ProRacer's in hyper gunmetal. What I can't decide is whether or not they're too light in color...the best way to find out is to have my stockers mounted and throw them on, but I don't really want to spend the cash if I'm not going to keep them. I know wheels are all about personal preference, but I thought I'd check in to see if anyone had any thoughts. If I decided not to keep them, I'd get a set of Tenzo Type M (flat black with red lip).

Sorry, I don't know how to post pictures!

On another note: if anyone knows where I could pick up an inexpensive set of tires (maybe slightly used 225/40-18's or stockers), please let me know.

Thanks!

LIVESTRONG
mndsm
07-10-2008, 09:35 AM
Out of dumb curiosity, where and when did you get this sp23?
mazdamn02
07-10-2008, 09:40 AM
Welcome! Throw up some pix of the wheels, if you end up not liking them you could try to sell them to me :)
Young Roids
07-10-2008, 02:24 PM
The 5zigen proracer is a line of wheels what one in particular did you get?
Big Nate
07-10-2008, 02:39 PM
Welcome to the site and Yes pics please.
Slim
07-10-2008, 02:55 PM
Welcome.

For tires I've seen some smoking deals at http://www.onlinetires.com/ Just put in the size you want and they give you like 8 pages of options.

Otherwise there's a big site list here - http://www.mnmazda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1846

And here's my guess on the 5zigen wheels:

http://www.edgeracing.com/images/wheel/5zigen_pro_racer_zr_520_(hyper_gunmetal)_angle.jpg
WhiteSpy9
07-10-2008, 03:12 PM
Welcome!!!! Pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

//offtopic.

We true red owners need to get lined up for a picture. I swear there has to be close to 10 of us now?
dmention7
07-10-2008, 05:40 PM
No kidding. Too bad nobody around here has a CWP MS3 yet... not only would they have the sexiest color, but they'd also have a sense of originality! :p
liveSTRONG
07-10-2008, 08:49 PM
Out of dumb curiosity, where and when did you get this sp23?

I had the SP23 about 3 weeks ago...I got it from a dealer in Burnsville. I don't want to give them a bad rap because they took care of me!

Thanks for the welcome, everyone. Here's a crappy pic of the 5Zigen's (the flash made them look lighter than they actually are)...I guess the wheel is called the ZR +520. Also, a pic of my MS3 (Strongbad) that needs a bath and tint...and lastly a picture of the Tenzo Type M's I like.
mndsm
07-10-2008, 09:39 PM
I was just curious because I had an SP23 back when they first came out and traded it for my speed 3.
ij1889
07-10-2008, 09:55 PM
welcome, the tenzos would look amazing with your car
WhiteSpy9
07-10-2008, 10:38 PM
those are going to look haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawt!
liveSTRONG
07-12-2008, 09:16 AM
Welcome! Throw up some pix of the wheels, if you end up not liking them you could try to sell them to me :)

What do you think...are you interested?
liveSTRONG
07-12-2008, 04:17 PM
I went ahead and had them mounted this morning...though they aren't the exact look I was originally going for, I'm really happy with them. Probably the highest quality wheel I've owned. Anyway, here are a few pics (no, I haven't lowered it...I just have 200 lbs of salt in the hatch).
Schmitty
07-12-2008, 04:42 PM
Looks good mate.
mndsm
07-12-2008, 09:11 PM
Original intent or not, looks damn nice.
Young Roids
07-12-2008, 10:37 PM
I like them.
liveSTRONG
07-13-2008, 01:05 AM
Thanks, guys. The more I look at them, the more I like them...I think they're the perfect offset and the stock tires actually look really good, too.
WhiteSpy9
07-13-2008, 10:20 AM
looking real good!
GhostMercury
07-16-2008, 03:16 AM
how much did you get them for, discount tire is charging 260 a wheel. all together they want 1800 with mounting balancing and a set of falken 912 tires
mazdamn02
07-17-2008, 10:23 AM
That's really nice, I want to steal your idea lol.
liveSTRONG
07-20-2008, 09:34 AM
how much did you get them for, discount tire is charging 260 a wheel. all together they want 1800 with mounting balancing and a set of falken 912 tires

Make me an offer I can't refuse and this set could be yours for well under that!