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    Shinka In Oz

    Sat in the new special edition RX8 ..better known in Yank land as the SHINKA. There are two colours, titanium and Cherry Black with cream, smooth leather (no ridges). Looks smart and they have shiny wheels painted in shadow chrome. RED SP23
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    widest tire acceptable for stock rim...

    I have 225/40x18 on 18x7 rims on my wife's Honda Accord Euro...I worry about the tyre being too wide for the rim..I would be paranoid about a 225 ona 6.5" rim...stick with the widest size for the OE rim ie 215/45x17"..you'll sleep better RED SP23 (drive)
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    Got 20's Yesterday.

    I got rid of the 18"s because of the jiggly ride...what's it like to drive? RED SP23
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    Mazda3 Coupe

    Great now all we need is the Mazda6 MPS awd drivetrain and 350hp!...I want one RED SP23 (laugh)
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    a conundrum... a riddle if you will! 17's or 18's?

    Dead right! My Sp23 with the 18"s looks just great..unfortunate about the problem with 50mph. The standard 17"s will have to do..I think i'll put 215/45x17 Sumitomos on it though as soon as possible. I'm taking the car to NO Speed Limit Day at Wakefield Park Raceway near Canberra and hope to...
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    a conundrum... a riddle if you will! 17's or 18's?

    Airman Jack. I loved the look of my Mazda SP23 with 18" s but I have put back the 17"s because the suspension is not reacting well to the bigger wheels. It maybe a wheel problem with the 18x7" TSW wheels but the car jigs up and down at 50mph on any road surface. I'm putting them back on my...
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    Wheels and Tires

    I did also. Check out at http://www.photohost.org/gallery/sh...&cat=500&page=1 I chose Sumimoto HRTZ II 225/40x18 not a problem to fit, actually quieter and rides better than the standard 17" Bridgestones (noisy as) and handles brilliantly with a little oversteer when pushing hard... RED SP23
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    A Big Buzz

    Today I drove a new Bentley Continental GT for 100 miles. Some of it on very twisty scenic drive..wow. Short straights at 210kph(130mph). This two ton monster has 411 KW twin turbo V12. Went from 120kph to 210kph in 7 seconds!!! It was so wide in traffic! A little quicker than my SP23.I averaged...
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    New Wheels

    Do you have Paint Shop Pro..you can import wheels from other vehicles onto your car. If you post a picture of your car I will give you some examples...the best combination is a three piece wheel with a polished lip and a black or same colour blue as the car...I can do these ..yes/no??? RED SP23
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    does anyone have any pics of there mazda 3 lowered

    Love those wheels, can they be obtained in 18"s RED SP23
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    New Tyres Better Ride and Less Noisy

    Try this site http://www.photohost.org/gallery/sh...&cat=500&page=1 This is my red SP23 OZ spec but with TSW 18"x7" RED SP23
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    does anyone have any pics of there mazda 3 lowered

    This one is low! http://www.photohost.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1625 RED SP23
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    New Tyres Better Ride and Less Noisy

    This is pretty rough but I lowered the car turned it orange and added white wheels..you like. RED SP23 Oh and added a second exhaust tip. Check it out at http://www.photohost.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1625
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    New Tyres Better Ride and Less Noisy

    I chose Sumitomo HTRZ II basically because they were the best compromise on handling wear and price. The Bridgestones on the standard 17" were atrocious in terms of noise. The Sumitomos are bigger, handle better and are far quieter. Kuhmos are fantastic. My son competed in the "Chance of a...
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    New Mazda 3 Model - SP23

    Saw a new SP23 with leather and Bose..love the silver door handles on the Black sedan. RED SP23
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