How do I replace a factory wheel?
12-15-2011, 12:23 PM
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How do I replace a factory wheel?
My right rear wheel seems to be bent or something and I need a new wheel, just one. Obviously, getting from Mazda would probably be too expensive. Do you think one could get a used one from a salvage yard or someone on this list? Would it match my other 09 wheels?
12-15-2011, 12:32 PM
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what do you mean by "bent or something" ... is it bent or no? Have you checked a rim shop to see if it is repairable? No sense in spending money for a new wheel when that can be refurbished for a much easier price
regardless, i saw a bunch of S2 wheels on ebay going for 100 some-odd
regardless, i saw a bunch of S2 wheels on ebay going for 100 some-odd
12-15-2011, 12:52 PM
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I had gone to put on new tires at a tire shop and the guy pointed out that there was a problem with the wheel/rim . He put it on a balance machine and showed how the tire was wobbly, suggested the tire would wear quickly unless I replace the wheel. He was not selling me a wheel, suggested I call Mazda dealer for a factory wheel or a salvage yard.
12-15-2011, 01:02 PM
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Go to a repair rim shop and get it fixed. Its not a big deal. Buying one rim might cost you a bit more from mazda than getting it repaired. I was quoted roughly 100 bucks to repair one rim. Getting a new rim from mazda will probably be more. getting a used rim will be about the same price but it will be harder to get cause not many people sell just ONE rim. So i would personally just get it fixed at a rim repair shop.
12-15-2011, 01:35 PM
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The s2 rims are super expensive from Mazda, so getting one new should be off the table. I just called up Mazda for you, based on my vin#(2009 sport model) a stock rim is $650 each from the dealership, and must be special ordered.
12-15-2011, 01:55 PM
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Dealerships in general are just ridiculous. I recently had to replace coils and wires on another car(02 mercury cougar) and the dealer wanted $155 for the coil pack(couldn't complain, motorcraft and good quality) and $175 for just the wires! 
Back on topic for the rx8 though, these were only the sport wheels. I a pretty sure the r3 wheels are 19" instead of 18" and are also a slightly different color. I don't even want to know the price for those.
Back on topic for the rx8 though, these were only the sport wheels. I a pretty sure the r3 wheels are 19" instead of 18" and are also a slightly different color. I don't even want to know the price for those.
12-15-2011, 05:29 PM
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Voids warranties
I've heard anywhere form 800- 1400 each depending on who your source is.
I'm glad i got the s1's.
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