CX-7 Rims on a Mazda3 Sedan

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Havent had an opportunity to ask a legitimate noob questions so here I go:

I am playing with the idea of swapping out my 17s for a set of 18s from a CX7

The rubber says P235-60R18 and no I am not using the rubbers but will the rims fit with some new low profile rubber and what would I go with for the tires?

Please flame away...

[majic]

Originally posted by TheBiz


Havent had an opportunity to ask a legitimate noob questions so here I go:

I am playing with the idea of swapping out my 17s for a set of 18s from a CX7

The rubber says P235-60R18 and no I am not using the rubbers but will the rims fit with some new low profile rubber and what would I go with for the tires?

Please flame away...





OMFG STFU and UTFS you n00b :D

use this (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html) ;)

225/40/18 is a perfect +1 for the 17s we have.. and since the wheels are 18 x 7.5 that size tire will fit NO PROBS!!!

consider yourself flamed :D ;)

[SABIO]

Should we not know the Off-set of said rims as well?? If they are +38 or +55, I think you might be out of luck.
http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aetsch/cheeky-smiley-024.gif

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Thanx majic,

So I could go with 215/45/18 s?

And then I could get in on the Group Buy (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=6447) for the rubber...

How can you tell that the wheels are 18 x 7.5? again noob...

Lastly how about the look? any comments??

http://www.mazda.ca/eng/Vehicles/cx7/800x600/cx7_09.jpg

[majic]

Originally posted by SABIO


Should we not know the Off-set of said rims as well?? If they are +38 or +55, I think you might be out of luck.
http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aetsch/cheeky-smiley-024.gif

good point.. i found the CX-7 wheel info on msprotege.com

the wheel is:

18X 7 1/2 J 50
So offset = 50

[majic]

Originally posted by TheBiz


Thanx majic,

So I could go with 215/45/18 s?

yes but you\'re off by 2.2% (which is ok) vs. 0.1% on 225/40/18


Originally posted by TheBiz
How can you tell that the wheels are 18 x 7.5? again noob...

google.. althought finding the offset was a biatch.. then i rmemebered msprotege is very organized with this shit :D

[///M]

18x7.5 et+50mm with 225/40R18 is a perfect fit.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

No comments on how it might look?

[majic]

Originally posted by TheBiz


No comments on how it might look?

sometimes \'no comment\' might be a comment in itself ;)

2 ppl don\'t like the rims here (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=5404&page=4) :p

http://www.mazda.ca/eng/Vehicles/cx7/800x600/cx7_09.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a167/Jafarthebiz/2060307mini14L.jpg

wheels look similar same but 18s.. although the cx-7s look better :)

[TheProfessor]

Jeff, I don\'t really know how the rims would look on the 3 but my instict is telling me not so good. Why not go for a set of RX-8 18\'s?

[ElPietro]

I think the stock 17\" rims look sportier than those. Not a fan of that \"Y\" design. Plus will cover up more of the calipers/etc.

Could always go with a hub cap. :D

Just my opinion though, obviously, if you like the rims, then that\'s all that matters. Don\'t buy/not buy because of other people\'s tastes.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Thanx for the imput guys, Forgot that the 2007s come with a lookalike.

I guess I will have to save up for a set of the Special Edition RX8 rims... mmmmm gunmetal grey...

[SIM SIMMA]

From pics I am still not a fan of the look on the 3... but it might look better in person? Is it a look that would grow on you?

I think your best bet is the RX-8 rims you mentioned :)

Those would be the sweetness.

[mEtH]

I say everything that was mentioned above is some good info

[FLIPDADY]

Jeff we have 2 sets downstairs. I\'ll bring one up to the shop and we\'ll slap it on a 3 and see how it looks.

[SIM SIMMA]

Take pics too!

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by Jobes


Take pics too!


Sure!

[Cardinal Fang]

Originally posted by TheBiz


No comments on how it might look?


I\'m not feeling it. After you showed me the Gun Metal RX-8 rims I\'m finding it hard to see the 3 in anything else.

Damn you Jeff.


Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Jeff we have 2 sets downstairs. I\'ll bring one up to the shop and we\'ll slap it on a 3 and see how it looks.

While you\'re at it slap up the price for the full set with rubber so I can ask for a raise.

[///M]

Originally posted by majic
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a167/Jafarthebiz/2060307mini14L.jpg

I happen to like the new design a lot. They remind me of these rims:

http://www.caridc.net/Ford/img/FocusST/focus_st_1280_01-1024.jpg

[Jetmech]

Wouldn\'t the CX 7 rims be alot heavier in order to handle the added weight of the CX 7 vs the M3. There is an 400 kg or greater difference in the curb weight of the two vehicles so the rim is probably more substantial as well. Big penalty in rotational weight.

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by Jetmech


Wouldn\'t the CX 7 rims be alot heavier in order to handle the added weight of the CX 7 vs the M3. There is an 400 kg or greater difference in the curb weight of the two vehicles so the rim is probably more substantial as well. Big penalty in rotational weight.
Nope, the RX-8 rim weighs the same.

[mEtH]

Gonna revive this thread for anyone looking for OEM options.

From M3F
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=83148.60

Bigshaun's ride (page 3)
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z177/bigshaun76/CX72.jpg

[Aitch]

Very similar to how mine will look...... Mazda 6 rims on a sedan. Next Saturday! :)

Won't have the same awesome offset of the CX7 rims though.

[PlatMS6]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Do you mean the regular Mz6 17's or the GT's 18's?
http://www.cardata.com/images/2007/Mazda%206%205-door.jpg

[b]

I love those mazda 6 18" rims. Wonder what the cost is for them new at the dealership?

I like the cx-7 rims too. Looking good!

[FLIPDADY]

Hmmm..now this thread has got me thinking again.

Yea b the 18" MZ6 GT rims w/ that black center cap insert would look aight on your car.

[PlatMS6]

From VW land and Mazda land I still believe that OEM wheel upgrades are the best looking out there and fit the cars 100x better

[Jeff-TheBiz]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Do you mean the regular Mz6 17's or the GT's 18's?


He has the GT's 18s on his P5. Looks really good.

See you soon...

[dentinger]

those rims on the cx7 look really thick, and bulky on the cx7, but they look amazing on the mazda3

[yellowmp5]

He has the GT's 18s on his P5. Looks really good.

See you soon...

Yup, H has the 18" GT MZ6 wheels....from Mazda 6 to Protege 5, now from Protege 5 to MZ3...

i'm not a big fan of the 18" GT...but IMO it looks better than the 07 MZ3's snowfalkes...

[argos]

has anyone seen a 3 with MX-5 rims?

[FLIPDADY]

has anyone seen a 3 with MX-5 rims?
Someone on M3F has the 06 MX-5 17"s on their black sedan.

[Aitch]

He has the GT's 18s on his P5. Looks really good.

See you soon...

6 more days..... then I'll post pics :)

Yes they are the GT 18" rims.

[Boris]

don't really like the combination of cx7 rims with a 3, i think rx8 rims better.

[MattC]

I agree with Boris, rx8 are my fav OEM wheels from mazda thus far.

[Kevin@nextmod]

Anyone wanna try CX9 20s? :chuckle

[Boris]

can a 3 even fit 20" rims tho???
i think i have heard that 19" is the biggest rimsu can put on a 3...

[Kevin@nextmod]

I remember a guy in the states had 20s on his 3. I still have to find the pic

[aznkid.com]

can a 3 even fit 20" rims tho???
i think i have heard that 19" is the biggest rimsu can put on a 3...

20s has been done.. you can fit whatever size you want as long as you have money (;

http://www.aznkid.com/misc/tomochin2.jpg

[sp3GT]

Is that a LED headlight in that pic?

[aznkid.com]

Is that a LED headlight in that pic?

Probably Nissan Cima aka Infiniti Q45 projectors.. It's an Axela in that pic, so I assume Cima over Q45