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[MAZDA Kitten]

Spring is soon approaching and I need new wheels.
I am having a really hard time finding any wheels that will fit our cars.
The specs I want 18\\\'s and atleast by 7.5, 8 if possible. Obviously 45+ offset and higher.
I\\\'ve been searching and searching (ebay, online, stores) and have found NOTHING in regards to the style I like, and if I do its always something like the offset (30!!) or bolt pattern (damn you 4x100!). If anyone has any other suggestions or where to look or even a specific wheel that will fit our cars... PLEASE PLEASE help me. I dont want to settle. :( :(

These are the styles I like (gunmetal w/ polished lip or bronze) either a mesh type wheel or thick 5 spoke:

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_ar1_blk_ci3_l.jpg

http://adaptivestrategies.com/ENKEI-EVO5.jpg

http://www.tc-wholesale.com/Image/lx3bronze.jpg

http://need4speedmotors.com/ProductImages/adr/msport.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid60/p9a9331cde13027807526e9f9f5780486/fc3e405e.jpg

Any places you guys recommend? HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPkfjdlkfjkd

[Broli]

lol

we are in the same boat!

(except, i am thinking of waiting one more summer b4 some new rims)

plus u have the same taste (roughly)
in rims as me!

i look forward to seeing what u find, and what people suggest!

[Cardinal Fang]

Nice choice of styles MK.

[Kevin@nextmod]

Isn\'t autoexe (clem) selling his rays? thick 5 spoke black with polished lip?

Sry i thought they were thick but their not. But his rims are nice:)

[ds2chan]

wouldn\'t Tires 23 be able to help??

just wondering but did u sell ur stock rims already?? ie, I hope you still have them as back up (I\'m sure you do but just wondering)..

[majic]

Originally posted by ds2chan


wouldn\'t Tires 23 be able to help??

just wondering but did u sell ur stock rims already?? ie, I hope you still have them as back up (I\'m sure you do but just wondering)..

she\'s ridin\' on air :sarc

[ds2chan]

Originally posted by majic



Originally posted by ds2chan


wouldn\'t Tires 23 be able to help??

just wondering but did u sell ur stock rims already?? ie, I hope you still have them as back up (I\'m sure you do but just wondering)..

she\'s ridin\' on air :sarc


I just figured she has black steelies on like most of us.. :sarc:p or, maybe she has a rocket propelled 3 where she can fly over us and have no need for tires.. :D

[MAZDA Kitten]

I am on steelies right now and I did keep my stocks; if worse comes to worse I\'ll powder coat them bronze and call it a day. :sarc

[Whos ur dadd]

How about these (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123614044&highlight=18%2A)

Edit: I mean type of rim. One of the rims was cracked and repaired. I personally wouldn\'t by a cracked/repaired wheel...

[SwooshICE]

i agree
its so hard to find good rims with high offsets
i m looking for 7inch wide buh 17inch lighter weight ones

[bubba1983]

good luck on teh search MK, prepare to spend COUNTLESS sleepless nights searching....ive been there...its horrible

[jdanielsg]

how much can one expect to pay for say a decent 17\"s? I can get OEM 17\" for around $500, mint, I doubt theres anything new out there for the same? well good n decent brand? lemme know what price ranges you encountered so far guys

[bubba1983]

aftermarket 17\'s....avg, unless you go liek hardcore Jap wheels...about $200 a rim?

[whodilly]

how bout these baaaad boys! I was thinking of getting these.
Enkei RPM2 Hyperblack
Diameter 18\"
Width 8\"
Offset 45
weight 19.4 lbs.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/whodilly/RPM2_HB.jpg

[Junior]

I have a set of 4 17\" rims for sale. Fast Wheels.

http://img239.echo.cx/img239/6188/junior2hr.th.jpg (\"http://img239.echo.cx/my.php?image=junior2hr.jpg\")

Offset is +40. I\'m lowered on tein\'s and I have a heavy sub box in the trunk, no rubbing at ALL last summer. Looking to sell, so reasonable offers will be considered. PM me if interested.

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by bubba1983


aftermarket 17\'s....avg, unless you go liek hardcore Jap wheels...about $200 a rim?

ooh thats 800 bucks... well not expensive compared to say mazda standards which cost like wat 300+ for 16\"s EACH but I guess i have to stick to getting mint used OEM ones..btw a bit off topic I am buying some used rims other than cosmetic I guess theres much else i can check to see if its bent or anything...

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by bubba1983


aftermarket 17\'s....avg, unless you go liek hardcore Jap wheels...about $200 a rim?

ooh thats 800 bucks... well not expensive compared to say mazda standards which cost like wat 300+ for 16\"s EACH but I guess i have to stick to getting mint used OEM ones..btw a bit off topic I am buying some used rims other than cosmetic I guess theres not much else i can check to see if its bent or anything...

[DeLaY_NoMoRe]

Originally posted by Junior


I have a set of 4 17\" rims for sale. Fast Wheels.

http://img239.echo.cx/img239/6188/junior2hr.th.jpg (\"http://img239.echo.cx/my.php?image=junior2hr.jpg\")

Offset is +40. I\'m lowered on tein\'s and I have a heavy sub box in the trunk, no rubbing at ALL last summer. Looking to sell, so reasonable offers will be considered. PM me if interested.

Will these rims fit properly on our 3 with only +40mm offsets? Say if I run w/the stock 205/50 tires?

[Junior]

Originally posted by DeLaY_NoMoRe
Originally posted by Junior I have a set of 4 17\" rims for sale. Fast Wheels. http://img239.echo.cx/img239/6188/junior2hr.th.jpg (\"http://img239.echo.cx/my.php?image=junior2hr.jpg\") Offset is +40. I\'m lowered on tein\'s and I have a heavy sub box in the trunk, no rubbing at ALL last summer. Looking to sell, so reasonable offers will be considered. PM me if interested. Will these rims fit properly on our 3 with only +40mm offsets? Say if I run w/the stock 205/50 tires?

i would say you should be fine... but maybe someone with a 3 could verify.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Whats the width of these wheels?
I tried to fit 18x7.5 with a 40 offset and had significant poke in the fronts


Originally posted by Junior


I have a set of 4 17\" rims for sale. Fast Wheels.

http://img239.echo.cx/img239/6188/junior2hr.th.jpg (\"http://img239.echo.cx/my.php?image=junior2hr.jpg\")

Offset is +40. I\'m lowered on tein\'s and I have a heavy sub box in the trunk, no rubbing at ALL last summer. Looking to sell, so reasonable offers will be considered. PM me if interested.

[SwooshICE]

ya 7.5 width with 40mmoffset is gona look pretty wierd on a 3

[Junior]

Originally posted by MAZDA Kitten Whats the width of these wheels? I tried to fit 18x7.5 with a 40 offset and had significant poke in the fronts
Originally posted by Junior I have a set of 4 17\" rims for sale. Fast Wheels. http://img239.echo.cx/img239/6188/junior2hr.th.jpg (\"http://img239.echo.cx/my.php?image=junior2hr.jpg\") Offset is +40. I\'m lowered on tein\'s and I have a heavy sub box in the trunk, no rubbing at ALL last summer. Looking to sell, so reasonable offers will be considered. PM me if interested.

17x7, +40

[Mayhem]

The first wheels in your post look like ASA AR1\'s. Those should fit fine on the mazda 3 according to tirerack.com

ASA AR1
18 x 7.5
5.114
23.8 lbs

Not sure about the offset. You might want to email tirerack

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=3+s+4-Door&autoYear=2004&autoModClar=Standard+Model

[MAZDA Kitten]

Thanks everyone for the feedback :) Good lookin out

THanks for the link Mayhem; looking into those

[Tires23]

ASA AR1 only have silver and chrome finish for the Mazda 3. Black ones do not have the right fitment.

check out SPYN wheels too! they make some high quality inexpensive rims too for the 3.
http://www.spynwheels.com/main.html