Who's put aftermarket rims on their 3?

[Rock]

if You are getting wheels

hey guys how are you doing?
I'm a technician at Discount Tire Co. and was just wondering if anyone knew the lug pattern on the Mazda3? 5-100 or 5-110?

Anyways, if you go +1 size over your stock wheel size but keep the stock tire size you won't have any problems with the vehicle *raising*
Personally I'm going to go 18x7.5 with Falken Ziex Ze512's in 215/40/18 or 225/35/18. Not totally sure on what Wheel to go with. My style is usually 5-7 spoke with the lugs covered with a centercap, similar to what Konig does.

But I wanted to give a lot of you guys a heads up on the air sensor valve stems. If you are going to get the wheel worked on in any way, such as a flat repair,etc in which the tire will be removed from the wheel and you wish to keep everything intact make sure you let the technician/salesman know that your vehicle is equiped with air sensors and must be removed with care.

Basically, these things are like a regular valve stem with a little black box that rests right below the bead line of the wheel. To remove the sensor, simply unscrew the cap from the top of the wheel( as if you were taking the valve cap off to check the air) and push the sensor down so it drops to the bottom of the wheel. The reason that is this important is that most tire changers use a bar or rod that runs along the bead to pull the tire up and over the top of the wheel, which will damage and even destroy the sensor if it is not removed. Not only does this save the company money, but saves you the aggravation of having to get another sensor, get it installed and get it tuned to the ecu. That little valve sensor costs approx $250-300.00.
Also I don't know that if it is not on the vehicle whether it pops a code or not, so you may need to go to the dealership and get that checked out.

Anyways, IF I get my Mazda3 5s, the first thing going on it is a set of 18's MWHAAHA AHAAHA AHAHAh........ (pow)

 

[Jpasta]

im putting my rims on my 3 this week, and ill take the important pics, the side ones

one question, how do I upload pics on here?

thanks

 

[ZippityZoomZoom]

Thank Rock. That was the info I was looking for!

The manual does have a detailed way to reset the TPMS and it's pretty easy.

The 3s is 5 lug, not sure on the spacing or offset.

 

[Togan]

im putting my rims on my 3 this week, and ill take the important pics, the side ones

one question, how do I upload pics on here?

thanks

go to control panel, go to upload files, after that copy the link and but it between these tags

OR

go to post reply.. below u'll see manage attachments and upload it right here..

 

[ag bullet]

hey guys how are you doing?
I'm a technician at Discount Tire Co. and was just wondering if anyone knew the lug pattern on the Mazda3? 5-100 or 5-110?

Anyways, if you go +1 size over your stock wheel size but keep the stock tire size you won't have any problems with the vehicle *raising*
Personally I'm going to go 18x7.5 with Falken Ziex Ze512's in 215/40/18 or 225/35/18. Not totally sure on what Wheel to go with. My style is usually 5-7 spoke with the lugs covered with a centercap, similar to what Konig does.

But I wanted to give a lot of you guys a heads up on the air sensor valve stems. If you are going to get the wheel worked on in any way, such as a flat repair,etc in which the tire will be removed from the wheel and you wish to keep everything intact make sure you let the technician/salesman know that your vehicle is equiped with air sensors and must be removed with care.

Basically, these things are like a regular valve stem with a little black box that rests right below the bead line of the wheel. To remove the sensor, simply unscrew the cap from the top of the wheel( as if you were taking the valve cap off to check the air) and push the sensor down so it drops to the bottom of the wheel. The reason that is this important is that most tire changers use a bar or rod that runs along the bead to pull the tire up and over the top of the wheel, which will damage and even destroy the sensor if it is not removed. Not only does this save the company money, but saves you the aggravation of having to get another sensor, get it installed and get it tuned to the ecu. That little valve sensor costs approx $250-300.00.
Also I don't know that if it is not on the vehicle whether it pops a code or not, so you may need to go to the dealership and get that checked out.

Anyways, IF I get my Mazda3 5s, the first thing going on it is a set of 18's MWHAAHA AHAAHA AHAHAh........ (pow)

Hey there Rock I am an Asst. Mgr. for DTC in North Carolina (NCC09). Nice to see a "co-worker" here. The bolt pattern on the 3 is 5-144.3 I beleive that some 5-100 wheels may work too, but test fit first. Our fitment guide shows 5-100 and 5-114.3 fitments.

I have a question about the TPS system as well due to the fact that more cars are being equipped with it and the sensors are often not compatible with aftermarket rims. So as stated your sensors may not work or function properly with certain wheel/tire combos and that will necessitate disabling the system all together.

I take delivery of my 04 5s hatch on Monday and I can't wait!

 

[dajiggalo]

Hey there Rock I am an Asst. Mgr. for DTC in North Carolina (NCC09). Nice to see a "co-worker" here. The bolt pattern on the 3 is 5-144.3 I beleive that some 5-100 wheels may work too, but test fit first. Our fitment guide shows 5-100 and 5-114.3 fitments.

I have a question about the TPS system as well due to the fact that more cars are being equipped with it and the sensors are often not compatible with aftermarket rims. So as stated your sensors may not work or function properly with certain wheel/tire combos and that will necessitate disabling the system all together.

I take delivery of my 04 5s hatch on Monday and I can't wait!

Here are the vital statistics to the Mazda3 wheels:
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3mm or 5x4.5in
Offset: +52.5mm
Stock wheel/tire size: 17x6.5 (S model wheels), 205/50R17 tyres

Here are some other tire wheels combos that will work:
17x7 or 17x7.5 wheels with 215/45R17 tyres.... 225/40R17 will fit if the offset is right....
18x7 or 18x7.5 wheels with 215/40R18 tyres
These are combinations that I know will fit with the right offset... now I know some of you are asking "what is the right offset?" Use the offset calculator on this website http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html. The "new" position should not extend more than 16-17mm from the stock in order to avoiding rubbing. Remember, 50mm offset on a 7in wide wheel will result in a different position from an 8in wide wheel. Also, the Mazda3 has slightly wider fenders at the rear, thus the front wheels will seem like they stick out more, especially with a low offset (such as +42 on a 17x7 wheel).

I posted a TPMS FAQ on the forum (under the tire, wheels, suspension section).

 

[splitvizion]

I have the Motegi 17" FF7 high gloss black w/chrome lip and I think they look hard as hell on my black mica 3s 5-door. Gotta keep em clean though.

 

[GimmeA3S]

I got mine....Volt 750.

 

[Rock]

it's been awhile

Hey again guys, I finally bought my 3 about 3 weeks ago. YAY!!!! (hump)

Got my wheels and they are Falken Hanabi's rolling on Yokohama Rubber.
18X7 +43offset (wheel has 2 bolt patterns but does have 5X114.3 and 5X100)
In satin silver on a Sunlight Silver 3S. Yokohamas are AVS ES100 225/40/18. As many of you know I'm a fan of falken tires, but I couldnt pass up a good deal on the yokohamas( $125.00 each)
http://www.falkentire.com/wheels_hana.htm
Still trying to get some digital pics, but the weather in Jax, FL sucks really bad right now, it's rained everyday for the past 3weeks.

But anyways if your vehicle is equiped with the TPS system and you are looking to transfer it to your new set of wheels you will want to ask the store you are asking for if it will fit your new wheels. as of the moment there's approx 25-40 wheels that TPS will NOT transfer to, due to valve hole size.
Every tire/wheel retailer SHOULD have a list avail to them.

To AG Bullet, wow nice meeting someone who works for DTC also (cool)
Right now I'm just a technician, but trying to get full time if I can. I work at
FLJ01, we just recently joined the 300 club!!! (second)

 

[Airman Jack]

hey Rock, the wheels look sweet! but do they sell left/right wheels? my only thought is that the car would not look symmetrical, on one side the wheels twist "forward" and on the other side of the car they twist "backwards"
can you get pics of your car from both sides?

 

[Rock]

I know exactly what you mean, I thought they were direction wheels and would need 2 lefts and 2 rights. I scared myself b/c I thought I got 4 rights, but they are 1 way. They look like they spin backwards. I love how they look, IMO they compliment the curves of the hatchback. Can't wait to get my Tein coilover system!!! They are also pretty light at around 10-12lbs minus the tires. They look like they were machine cut out of solid block of aluminum alloy lol. I'll try to get some pics asap, maybe today if I can get my Dad to loan me his digital camera. Let me warn you ahead of time I haven't been able to wash my car for 3weeks or so, so the whole car is a little dirty.