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- 2007 Mazdaspeed 6 Sport
That had some zing on it. (alright)
Ordered 5Zigen FN01R-C Hot Version, Silver
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That had some zing on it. (alright)
haha after my integra was found stripped to the frame in detroit i dont take my MS3 there. if its not a wings game, maybe the tigers, or the grand prix i stay away completely.
BillTheCat
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- 2009 Mazdaspeed3 Sport
Yeah, I saw that as well. They say 18-19 lbs, depending on model or depending on size, I think. The company I ordered from said they list the shipping weight as 19 lbs, but said that includes 2-3 lbs overestimate so they don't get them returned from UPS, etc. So with another wheel site also saying 17.5, I figured they had to be between 17-18 lbs, which is roughly the same as the Enkeis I was considering.
I am slightly concerned about the 43 offset, but willing to take a chance.
For a 5-spoke wheel, I do like their design. 6-7 slightly thinner spokes would be my ideal for looks, but I do like the curved shape of the spokes on this model.
BlueEmPee5
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Just finished ordering a set of 5Zigen FN01R-C in Silver, 18x7.5 +43. 17.5 lbs per wheel. Same weight as Enkei RPF1 or RS+M, but ~$50 cheaper per wheel.
Also on tap are Yokohama S-Drive 225/45/18.
Package deal including tuner lugs, hub rings, chrome valve stems (which I will replace with OEM TPMS & stems), tax, and shipping, $1,500. Don't know if it's kosher to mention the source, since they aren't a sponsor here, but the customer service on the phone was fantastic. 2nd time I have ordered wheels from them.
Will post up pics on the car once I install them.
Those are nice wheels, but for only $30 more I would have gone for the RPF1's.
http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?wheelbrand=5-Zigen&wheelmodel=FN01R-C+Hot+Version+-+Silver $205 each for the FN01RC-Hot Verison
http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?wheelbrand=Enkei&wheelmodel=RPF1 $235 each for the RPF1's.
(eekdance)
BillTheCat
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Darned good price on the RPF1's there, but with the 2 wheels being virtually the same weight, and my preference for single spoke designs, I decided to go this way & save a few bucks in the process. Personal preference, that's all. If I had gone Enkei, it would have been the RS+M's.
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My feelings exactly.
Dude! $235 is for the RPF1s in 15 x 7 wheels, which is 99% not going to fit on an MS3. The more realistic price for 18 x 7.5s is $330. The FN01R-Cs are 280, which is $200 cheaper for the set. Furthermore those are Cdn prices, which are usually higher than the US, currency difference aside. I'd still go RPF1s though: They were my second choice to the GTC01, which I got a good deal on.
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justanothermp5
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^what are u talking about man, did u click on the same link as me?
it clearly says the 18x7.5 is 235 and the prices are in US, u can see the little flag
maybe u were talking about something else??
it clearly says the 18x7.5 is 235 and the prices are in US, u can see the little flag
maybe u were talking about something else??
BillTheCat
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- 2009 Mazdaspeed3 Sport
Wheels, tires, and lugs due to arrive today, but centering rings are coming from a different warehouse on Wednesday. Debating whether to run the rest of the stock rubber off before having the TPMS swapped & putting these on. I hate waiting...
mzspeedIII
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i would think you will be fine on fitment with the 43, especially with the 7.5 width.
good choice! looking forward to installed pix...
good choice! looking forward to installed pix...
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- 2007 Mazdaspeed 6 Sport
Just ordered a face polished set for my Speed6. Should be here Friday! Thanks for the clue-in on these.
BlueEmPee5
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What website are you looking at?
1010tires.com lists the Enkei RPF1 in 15x7 for $169.99US each.
(poke)
BillTheCat
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Wheels arrived today, and to my surprise they had the centering rings included. Those were supposed to be coming tomorrow, from a different warehouse.
But I shoulda been asleep hours ago (work graveyard shift), so I'll have to wait to put them on the car, no matter how tempted I am, because I am dead tired right now.
But I shoulda been asleep hours ago (work graveyard shift), so I'll have to wait to put them on the car, no matter how tempted I am, because I am dead tired right now.
Nice! Can't wait to see these on the car! Good color choice. I like the Black with polish lip but not sure it'd go good with the MS3 or with your color car.
Hmm..I just realized that a set of 17x9 RPFs would be almost 150 cheeper then a set of Rota 18x9 DPTs, plus cheaper on the tires and 5lbs/each lighter....
Hmm..I just realized that a set of 17x9 RPFs would be almost 150 cheeper then a set of Rota 18x9 DPTs, plus cheaper on the tires and 5lbs/each lighter....
BlueEmPee5
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Not to mention a WAY higher quality wheel (drinks)
BillTheCat
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I am so full of s***. I couldn't possibly leave 4 new wheels & tires AND a new/used Cobb SRI in the garage until the weekend. but since I'm going to the dealer for an oil change on Saturday, I left the SRI in the garage & slapped the wheels on the car.
I haven't slept a wink all day, and boy, am I gonna pay for that at work tonight, but WTF, right?
Drove it a bit and found a spot for some quick pics. I am a spastic nerfherder with a camera, and I had no time to clean the car, or even clean the grease pencil marks off the tires. I'll get to that & try for some better pics this weekend.
Full gallery of pics here.
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I haven't slept a wink all day, and boy, am I gonna pay for that at work tonight, but WTF, right?
Drove it a bit and found a spot for some quick pics. I am a spastic nerfherder with a camera, and I had no time to clean the car, or even clean the grease pencil marks off the tires. I'll get to that & try for some better pics this weekend.
Full gallery of pics here.
Selected favorites:
