[pdc001]

Got my wheels finally back to me, picked up these bad boys, so in the meant time I sent them off to my powder coater, and rolled my fenders. The fronts there is a slight pull to them but I don't think that was really needed to be honest. I can't remember one of our member's screen name but she had 350z wheels powder coated laser crystal and it looked seeeexy so I used the same color so props to her for it!! :yes:

Close up on the color

Far shot old vs new (rears is old, fronts are new)

Fitment pics:

Clears CS calipers no problem.

What do you guys think, 235/40 or 245/40? Rather not do any type of stretch tire.

**EDITED BELOW***

Had my car on 4 jacks lol, I came in at the last hour so they were wanting to leave so I had like 5 guys working on my car.

I went with 235/40 simply for the ease of fitment. I test fitted 245/40 and it came close, i'd say about 2-3mm clearance between the fender liner at full lock and you would need an aggressive roll and pull in the rear fenders or really crazy camber.

Side shots (keep in mind I've done a roll and pull on all 4

Before and after pics.

Some close pics of the wheel and color of the power coat, really neat upclose!

Some action shots:

ENJOY!!!

 

[mazdaspeedmyk]

Damn those are hot!

I'm having the same issue with tire selection. I'm leaning towards 235/40, but @color0 is pushing for me to go 245/35. I think 245 would be best, but I'm worried about clearances.

 

[pdc001]

Damn those are hot!

I'm having the same issue with tire selection. I'm leaning towards 235/40, but @color0 is pushing for me to go 245/35. I think 245 would be best, but I'm worried about clearances.

Yeah same here, I rather much have 245/40 myself but I can pretty much eye ball it, it will rub...245/35 might just clear, barely but that size is kinda expensive and hard to come by. One of the tire shops I called said, just give them a good 3 days heads up so I can come by and test fit the two sizes and go from there on which one I would like to buy.

 

[color0]

If you're running 9" you should be doing 255/35.

 

[pdc001]

Not sure why this pic didn't load the first time but this is a cool shot.

 

[Oliverms3]

I'm running 245 on 8... but yah.. 255 would be best... is your car lowered?

 

[pdc001]

I'm running 245 on 8... but yah.. 255 would be best... is your car lowered?

OK I'll start sourcing 255/35's then....nope, car is stock suspension and no plans on lowering whatso ever.

 

[color0]

The only potential hitch in that plan is that your rear wheels are still +35; no guarantees that 255 will fit back there without a lot of camber.

 

[pdc001]

I'll have to find a shop who has 255/35 and 245/40 tires so I can play around with it. I'm still leaning towards 245/40 only cuz one shop is giving me a deal on tires and tpms gaskets.

 

[warlord]

Beautiful wheels. If your going to try 255/35 I'd go buy a cheapo nearly bald 255/35 and test fit it so you can be prepared for how much negative camber you'll possibly have to run. You might even poke a bit in the front and rear if you don't add neg camber. Better to spend $20 than to spend $1000 and possible disappointment. I think 245/35 would be a good choice and completely doable on 9" wheels although 255 is a little more appropriate.

 

[razerer]

you go 255 you need fender work.. alot of it.. 245 need it too but you have as many issues as 255.. i say go with 245 and do a roll and a lil pull and you be good.. those look very nice

 

[squee]

Man those wheels are beautiful, loving the powder coating. What are you going to do with your old wheels once you're all set and done?

 

[pdc001]

Thanks everyone, yeah I'll just stick with 245/40, already had all 4 fenders rolled, fronts are slightly pulled so rears may needed it so if it does I'lll have that done. I'm keep these old wheels, not gonna lie, I kinda like my old wheels a bit more than these new ones.

 

[pdc001]

OK Guys, I updated the original post with INSTALLED pics. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[tastic]

Looks pretty awesome! :thumbup1 1:

 

[mazdaspeedmyk]

OK Guys, I updated the original post with INSTALLED pics. Let me know what you guys think.

Wow. That's great. I can't wait to see them at the Extreme Dimensions meet. How necessary was it to roll the fronts to get the wheels to fit? I'm putting on 18x9 +36 next week.

Edit:
Moved to the MS3 wheels and tires section.

 

[pdc001]

Wow. That's great. I can't wait to see them at the Extreme Dimensions meet. How necessary was it to roll the fronts to get the wheels to fit? I'm putting on 18x9 +36 next week.

Edit:
Moved to the MS3 wheels and tires section.

The fronts is a must but not too aggressive honestly, currently mine is pulled but we that extra room that the mz3's guys don't have.

 

[pdc001]

@mazdaspeedmyk Here are some pics for reference on how much roll & pull I got done on my front fenders. Hope this helps ya for your wheels. I'm also on stock suspension FYI.

 

[chris_top_her]

discount tire (that's what that looks like) is the only place I've ever seen the guys hand torque my lugs instead of using an impact wrench so tight I cant even take it off myself (and with one bolt had to oil it and get it off with another impact wrench after a few attempts)

 

[kbh17]

Car looks great. I have a 2010 mz3 hatch and just bought te37's in 18x9 et 35. Im at stock height so would i need fender work with 225 tires. Also do I have to use spacers? Thanks.