Noob question about stock 2007 speed3 rims

[chochobeelai]

Guys,

excuse me if I'm an idiot but I have the OEM Rims and I need new tires. I am aware the tires are 215/45/18 but I was wondering if I could use another configuration for the OEM Rims?
I think thinking 225/45/18? Also do our tires have tire pressure monitoring devices in them?

Thanks

[stevenma188]

225/40/18 is the recommended size for our car if you choose to run 225 wide tires.

Canadian cars do not have TPMS, US cars all have them.

[chochobeelai]

Ok cool thanks a lot man!

[chochobeelai]

What about the Stock Mazdaspeed 3 rims? Will they fit the 225/40/18 tires if I get them?

[rzapata]

What about the Stock Mazdaspeed 3 rims? Will they fit the 225/40/18 tires if I get them?

Easily yes! :)

[chochobeelai]

OK good thanks! At least I have those 2 options and can look for some deals on tires :)

[MPS]

its 235/40/18
if you want it to look proper

[chochobeelai]

OK Confused! So what does everyone suggest?

I will most likely get the 215/45/18 if I can find them for a good deal. BUT if i need to go to another configuration which size should I get? Driving proper and looking proper would be GOOD! :)

[rzapata]

OK Confused! So what does everyone suggest?

I will most likely get the 215/45/18 if I can find them for a good deal. BUT if i need to go to another configuration which size should I get? Driving proper and looking proper would be GOOD! :)

That's thick IMO. Go with 225/40/18.

[gar_lei]

i run 235/40/18

[rzapata]

Gen 1 rim: 18x7 (225/40/18)

Gen 2 rim: 18x7.5 (235/40/18)

Well, I'm sure you probably can go +-10mm and it would still fit.

[chochobeelai]

Ok cool, I have the 1st Gen speed3. Got it at a low mileage of 49,000km from this old dude so now i'm a speed3 owner :)

[boyracer]

There are a few speed guys that are going with 235/40/18. It's not a bad look

[MPS]

if you want it to look good and better grip 235/40/18
personally i run this on my speed 3 245/35/18 and on my speed 6 245/40/18
the wider you go the more grip you get plus it looks insane

[S.F.W.]

if you want it to look good and better grip 235/40/18
personally i run this on my speed 3 245/35/18 and on my speed 6 245/40/18
the wider you go the more grip you get plus it looks insane

I run 245/40/18 but I run an 8.5" wide rim.

[chochobeelai]

Ok thanks for the feed back everyone, much appareciated!

[loki]

if you want it to look good and better grip 235/40/18
personally i run this on my speed 3 245/35/18 and on my speed 6 245/40/18
the wider you go the more grip you get plus it looks insane

You don't have the stock wheels tho

[MPS]

you can still run 235 on stock