Kyuzou

hello, finally managed to get together some funds and was thinking about these rims (see pic). searched through the forums/usual search engines etc. but couldnt find out much about them(not entirely sure what to call them either other than MS). I also saw that Japanparts has something quite similiar but not in chrome.

I'll readily admit I'm very new to cars in general but am willing to read/learn anything everything necessary and im open to any/all advice.

any extra info about the rims or precautions etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Brian Major

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those look like advan model 5's in a chrome finish.

Kyuzou

thanks for the name, that really helped, guess they're using MS centre caps. just need to sort out what kinda bolt spacing and size i need, if i can find them at all that is. anyway thanks again

Huey52

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Japanparts.com has the Mazdaspeed (non-chromed). They only come in 18x8 and don't accept TPMS (strange for a Mazda product).

I would rather recommend the Advan T5 which looks very similar but comes in multiple sizes/offsets/finishes and does accept TPMS.

Vivid Racing has the Advan T5: http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...3-p-35510.html

Both the Mazdaspeed and Advan T5 are very pricey; twice as much per rim as say an Enkei RP03.

ARE-EX-8

Those rims are advan t5s.

MazdaEight

Ask Jedi54 about the Advans, he has them on his 8 and could help you with size and
offset.

ARE-EX-8

Holy **** its around 3500 for 19s. Damn those are pricey

Huey52

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^ Yep, super pricey, especially as you move up in size (Jedi has 19x10 on the rears if memory serves).

I was considering them myself for next year but ultimately this frugal Yankee opted to have two of my OEM rims refinished (but I do have nice Toyo T1R rubber all around)

RawrX8

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Dondo has the advan model 5 wheels in 19x9 +45. Sexy.

Huey52

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Here're a couple in-use pict's. Advan-MS pretty close.

ARE-EX-8

Are the ones in the OP advans or Mazdaspeed?

Kyuzou

i have no idea which was the original problem, but going back, if you look closely at the 2nd pic in my OP post there's a Advan logo on the side skirt area. =P

my 8 is a 2005 stock as of now. I am thinking about the 18x8 +48, 5x114.3, chrome advans right now. decent compromise on price as things stand for me.

appreciate all the additional info.

Huey52

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Consider +38 offset if going 18x8 with 245x40 tires. Not rub issues even if mildly lowered and I think they look better a bit more well-flush.

Huey52

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Advan T5's but with Mazda hub inserts.

Kyuzou

ahhh good to know i just kinda went with what i read was the factory standard offset on their rims but i didn't take into account the size difference.

thanks again you've been very helpful.

Huey52

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^ No problem .... I'll live vicariously through you. Enjoy!

onyx8

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I believe these are them. They do look a whole lot like the t5's though.

http://japanparts.com/db/parts_detai...=38&submit.y=2

onyx8

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Oh, huey said it first, didn't catch that. I'd personally take the Advans..