Mazdaspeed/Rays Wheels

[MS3]

18x7.5 with 225/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2--this combination shaves off 10 lbs per corner. Combined with Hotchkis sway bars the car feels great.

 

[TheMAN]

somehow I'm not feeling those wheels... maybe if it had different/darker center caps it'll be better

 

[tsunami]

didn't know hotchkis was making stuff for our cars...

those wheels do look a bit stranger compared to the other set a forum member has here... maybe its just my work enduced foggy mind??

 

[Red5_02]

somehow I'm not feeling those wheels... maybe if it had different/darker center caps it'll be better

They need an M. Then they'd be better.

 

[laloosh]

10lbs per corner? How do you figure you saved 10lbs?

 

[Kosh]

didn't know hotchkis was making stuff for our cars...

those wheels do look a bit stranger compared to the other set a forum member has here... maybe its just my work enduced foggy mind??

http://www.hotchkis.net/products.php?mainCategory=115&categoryId=429&products_id=430

Wow someone actually did suspension other than lowering springs! How noticable is the upgrade?

 

[MS3]

10lbs per corner? How do you figure you saved 10lbs?

The Rays are 17 lbs ea. and the PS2's are 21 lbs ea. vs. 24 lbs ea. for both the OE wheels and Bridgestone tires.

 

[MS3]

Wow someone actually did suspension...res, but either way it's a great combination.

 

[Crypt0wind]

Great combo for suspension upgrade!

What F&R sway bar settings are you using?

 

[MS3]

Great combo for suspension upgrade!

What F&R sway bar settings are you using?

Thanks! The front isn't adjustable, but the rear bar is at the stiffest of the two settings.

 

[uncletime]

did you do the install yourself? how easy/hard was it and are there torque specs for the bolts on the sway bars?

 

[MS3]

did you do the install yourself? how easy/hard was it and are there torque specs for the bolts on the sway bars?

No, I had a local shop do it. From what I understand the rear is fairly easy, but the front is a bit of work. I don't know what the torque specs are.

 

[b15nut]

Love the rims but hate the cost! Nice choice.

 

[H3br3w_Ham3r]

any chance we could see these rims from a different angle? I liked the way they looked off the car but right here im not so sure

 

[Wastegate13]

any chance we could see these rims from a different angle? I liked the way they looked off the car but right here im not so sure

Back from the dead huh?

 

[BSTD3]

18x7.5 with 225/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2--this combination shaves off 10 lbs per corner. Combined with Hotchkis sway bars the car feels great.

Which vendor sells these the cheapest?

 

[Wastegate13]

Which vendor sells these the cheapest?

Protege Garage sells the wheels for 450 a piece and they are also available from your dealer. Prices vary depending on your relationship with your parts guy. (hi)

 

[BSTD3]

Protege Garage sells the wheels for 450 a piece and they are also available from your dealer. Prices vary depending on your relationship with your parts guy. (hi)

I'm in good with my parts guy. Our local Miata club gets a great discount on parts so I may ask what I can get them for