The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

I have a set of 4x100 for sale, but doubt you'll get anywhere with those tires... I can take them off though
I think I saw those on CL, the red ones? I'm looking for something a little more conservative, perhaps a stock-ish wheel? Preferably with decent all seasons, but I could also get a new set of tires if necessary. I just don't really want to buy new 14" (puke) tires for the wheels I have now.
 
I think I saw those on CL, the red ones? I'm looking for something a little more conservative, perhaps a stock-ish wheel? Preferably with decent all seasons, but I could also get a new set of tires if necessary. I just don't really want to buy new 14" (puke) tires for the wheels I have now.

Check out Continental's Extreme Contact DWS's, we have then on Lauri's 6 and they work well. The inside tread is like a snow tire. If you buy a set of 4 you can get a $80 gift card. Tire Rack has the cheapest price I have seen so far.
 
My wife has the DWS on her 3. They are very good in the snow for an all-season, but not as good as a winter tire.
 
Anthony, after you pick up those wheels/tires, do a big burnout and watch tat Prius owner cry. lulz.

Man, I'm in a foul mood this monday. Haha
 
Not sure why I can't wrap my head around this. Those wheels come with hub adapters that are 54.06 mm, the Protege has a 54.1mm hub. From what I read online, the 54.06 is a bigger hub bore and should fit. That makes no sense to me... isn't 54.06 smaller than 54.1 lol I think I'm having one of those DUH moments.
 
Man, I'm in a foul mood this monday. Haha

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Oh well. I can live with it if you can haha. I guess Mazda chose to ignore my e-mail on wheel color options.

Since we are long lost brothers, you'll be happy to know that the wheels are Gunmetal......so it is a happy medium of sorts!
 
Since we are long lost brothers, you'll be happy to know that the wheels are Gunmetal......so it is a happy medium of sorts!

I'm not a fan of black wheels either, but I like the gunmetal ones :) I also really like the black mirrors.
 
couple of questions for you MSP guys:

1. I need to replace the front wheel bearings on mine, found 3 part numbers and don't know which one to buy:

  • B455-33-047D
  • B455-33-047C
  • B455-33-047D-MV (taper bearing)

2. do I also need to replace the oil seal and retaining ring?
 
IIRC, the oil seal should be replaced while in there and retaining ring is just a reusable snap ring (I've got some good Craftsman snap ring pliers you can borrow, the HF ones won't cut it).
 
Someone with a Miata and an extra set of wheels with good tires, let me know! Some MSM wheels would be awesome but any 15"-16" 4x100 with decent tread is what I'm looking for.
 
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