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    Default New Mazda 3 owner

    Hey guys I just bought a Mazda 3. I have always been a Honda/Acura guy but I always liked the look of the Mazda 3.
    I bought an 04 hatchback GT I think
    157000km. It passed safety but just wondering if I should do anything at the moment ie fan belt, timing belt, spark plugs?

    Thanks

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    Default Re: New Madza 3 owner

    & congrats on the purchase. How are you liking the ride so far? Any mods in the future?

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    Thanks boyracer. I like it a lot. I think it's manual shifting is better than on my old RSX.
    Not sure about the mods. I have factory rims on it and it has Nokian dual tires so I may just save them as winter tires and get a set of rims and tires for the summer. Can you recommend some rims/tires. my car is red.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cambostarr View Post
    Thanks boyracer. I like it a lot. I think it's manual shifting is better than on my old RSX.
    Not sure about the mods. I have factory rims on it and it has Nokian dual tires so I may just save them as winter tires and get a set of rims and tires for the summer. Can you recommend some rims/tires. my car is red.

    Check out our sponsor's section. Simply Tire is a good place to start. Check their web site, you can't go wrong with them

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    Welcome to the boards!

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    Default Re: New Mazda 3 owner

    Thanks guys.
    Not sure how to load up a picture of my car but it's a hatchback with 17'' tires. Will 17'' Mazda stock rims off of a Mazda speed 3 fit my hatchback or will the width/depth be different.

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    Hope this works, here is my car and here are the pics of the tires, rims I want to buy so I can do a seasonal swap by myself, by looking at the pic can you guys tell me if they are the right size


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    welcome
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    Default Re: New Mazda 3 owner

    Quote Originally Posted by Cambostarr View Post
    Thanks guys.
    Not sure how to load up a picture of my car but it's a hatchback with 17'' tires. Will 17'' Mazda stock rims off of a Mazda speed 3 fit my hatchback or will the width/depth be different.
    Speed3's come only with stock 18s and they will fit no problem.

    Ideally, for your tire hunt, you may want to get some 205/50/17 winter tires on those stock rims, then if you plan on upgrading to 18" Speed3 rims, I would go with 225/40/18 tires. For wider aftermarket rims however, the tire choice is up to you.

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    Default Re: New Mazda 3 owner

    Quote Originally Posted by Cambostarr View Post


    Hope this works, here is my car and here are the pics of the tires, rims I want to buy so I can do a seasonal swap by myself, by looking at the pic can you guys tell me if they are the right size

    Images fixed. Use the direct link.

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    Default Re: New Mazda 3 owner

    Quote Originally Posted by Cambostarr View Post
    Thanks guys.
    Not sure how to load up a picture of my car but it's a hatchback with 17'' tires. Will 17'' Mazda stock rims off of a Mazda speed 3 fit my hatchback or will the width/depth be different.


    i came across that ad on kijiji. its misleading, those are not speed3 rims (which are 18"). besides you already have the same rims (gt 17") on your car lol.

    any oem mazda 18" rim (speed3, speed6, rx-8, mazda6) will fit you car no problem. just make sure to get the right tire size (215/40/18 or 225/40/18).

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    Default Re: New Mazda 3 owner

    Ya I have nokian winter tires on now. Wanted to get a 2nd set of stock rims and tires and just do a seasonal swap myself. So those rims are the same as mine then?

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    welcome to the forums!!!

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