demonfire

Did you consider getting wheels in gunmetal or black? I think that would look super trick on a blue 8.

Napboy

Can it ever be TOO wide?

Seriously though, I estimate the wheels to be about 5 lbs. heavier than stock. These are definitely about looks and less about performance gains. There is not much difference in feel compared to the stock wheels, but the steering does feel a bit heavier.

As for the TPMS light, it surprising doesn't bother me at all. It doesn't beep or flash, it just stays on. It's kinda like the headlight light. If that bothers you, then this probably will. Small price to pay, I think,

Mazda man

They are really nice Napboy. I also think they would look good in gunmetal, but I don't know about black.
As for the TPMS light, can't you just take the bulb out? I have never seen one so I don't know if it is possible or not.

Napboy

There have been numerous threads about disabling the light, but it doesn't bother me at all right now. Eventually when it wears on me (and if there's a simple solution), I'll do it.

As for the color, gunmetal would be awesome. Of course, it's not a color choice from the company and I don't have the money to have them done right now. I guess I should get a job soon!

mikeb

no job+new rims=????

Napboy

Yep, got my priorities really screwed up.

BlueOakleyz

great looking car
ugly wheels

why are people so obsessed with wheels? just leave em alone

got 8

please post back picture to show the width of the tires it should look very nice with wider foot

Napboy

here you go. not the greatest pic, but you get the idea.

got 8

thanks for the pics
I think they are perfect expecially from the rear. the width of those tires reallly show in relation to the car. It gives it a sure footed , just look bullish(in a good way) not doggish, reminds me of my fc with 245 in the rear. and those rims are my favorite of all, I might get the same setup, maybe different brand not to take that away from you.

Napboy

Just a word of warning. I'm having some fitment issues in the rear in that the 19x9.5 would not clear the brake caliper. It required 5mm spacers. Now the rear wheel with 275's sticks out a tad too much. I'm afraid to lower the car because I'll have to roll the fenders to make it fit properly.

I'm working on a solution (including getting new wheels) so I'll keep you posted.

jonalan

I think we've just been mooned! :0

leegina

Napboy, sent you a pm!

Rotary Nut

Great wheels. Dude you beat me to it! Where did you get those wheels? I fell in love with those since I saw them on an Audi A4 in the latest issue of European Car magazine.

310Guy

Isn't that the Mazdatrix RX-8? I thought they had one like that with those rims. Maybe I'm confused...

Napboy

Here's some updated pics taken at the Socal RX meet up last month. I eventually had to downsize to the 19 x 8.5 to make the rear fit properly. I still kept the 275/30/19 on the rear though. The tire barely fit.

Napboy

i now have a set of 5mm wheel spacers. anyone want to buy them?