tires

I recently bought 17" Mazda 3 rims and was wondering what would be the best tire size to put on so they don't rub and they fit properly (btw it's not lowered, stock height) I was considering either 215/40 or 205/45. I live in Montreal so as anybody who lives here knows, the streets are horrible...

I've got 4 chrome 16" rims that came off of my 2002 P5. i purchased a set of powder coated 2003 rims and have no use for these now. The clear coat (or whatever is on them) is peeling on all of the rims except for one, and the previous owner apparently thought that the rims were curb feelers, so...

I'm selling a full set of wheels from my 2008 Mazdaspeed3 for $500 OBO. This set is completely ready to go.... The wheels are already mounted, balanced, and inflated. They're ready to swap out with your winters NOW. I apologize for the bit of dirt on the tires...I gave them a nice cleaning, but...

I just bought some 05 Mazda3 5 spoke rims that have 17x6.5 dimensions got a great deal, all 4 w (crap) tires for a total of $150 ! Now i want to buy some tires, and thought of maybe stretching them if possible..so i opened this thread, in hope of finding out if its possible. I realize thats...

This is my first new thread, though my second actual posting :) I'm looking to move up in tires - the dealer who had the 5 put some really bad rubber on the front ("no-season" Nexens) and IMO 205 is just too small a tire for this vehicle anyway (my MSM has 205 and is 1/2 ton lighter!). From...

I am selling set of 4 2007 Mazda3 wheels and tires. They are 17x6 aluminum, 5 split spoke with the center caps. The wheels are in good condition, with minor nicks and scratches on the surface (two wheels have some curb rash). Tires are a Kumho Ecsta ASX 205/50R17. Tires have about 20K miles on...

Hi guys my question is in two parts. 1. Curently i dont want to put 18" rims on, but what size spacers could i fit on it so that the wheels are more flush, the furthest without hitting or rubbing on turns and bumps and what kind, brand? 2. I will purchase 18" soon, probably when the s***y...

I had purchsed 2 set's for my mazdaspeed3 and had only intalled one set and decided to go with a more aggresive look than 15mm; one set was just installed not driven with and the other set hasnt been installed. I am selling them for $200 or best offer: shipping is not included. if your in the...

I am looking to buy some new tires and here is my pickle... I currently have the 205/50/16 Bridgestone Potenza RE 760, an excellent performing summer tire in both rain & dry. I've grown out of the need for performance and am now looking for something that can handle more rugged roads. I'm...

Hi We will be purchasing a used 08 from Carmax and I was interested in what 20" tires to buy in the future. We live in SC so snowfall is negligible.. I've heard bad reviews about the Dueller's. However is this based off of their performance in the snow. We are looking for tires around the...

Im planning on taking my ms3 to the track soon and i have 18 inch rims at the moment , i want to switch to 17 inch rims to see if that helps me at 1/4 time and i need some help on selecting the correct drag tire, so far ive been looking at the BF Drag Radials So if u can give me some help...

hey all. my question: has anyone put the kumho Ecsta asx 225/45 r18 on their stock wheels/susp? if so, how did it work out for you? i've searched all the forums about tire fitment, and it seems some of you are getting away with 225/45 on stock rims and suspension and some of you are having...

Out in the November 2010 edition of Consumer Reports is their most recent review of All-Season UHP tires... Here's a summary in order of ranking of the 17 tires tested: #1. Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season #2. Sumitomo HTR A/S PO1 (note HTR+ is a completely different tire) #3 (tie). Michelin...

Selling a set of 4 195/65R-15 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D tires mounted on 15x6.5 5-114 et42 cb67 steel rims. Only 2 winter seasons on them only ~5,000 miles. Asking $450 or best offer. My MSP handled like a tank in the snow with these. In Northern Illinois, prefer not to ship, but could be an...

Hi all, I'm looking at different replacement options from my 245/50x20 OEM Dueler's Here in Arizona, everyday is summer tire weather. I see some 255/45x20 performance sedan tires that peaked my interest (around the same $ price point as the Yoko parada spec-X) Nitto Nt 555 Toyo Proxes TR...

I want to paint my stock '03 rims gloss black. I've seen lots of flat black painted rims. Basically i want to get a pretty glossy black finish then i'm going to paint the lip red and get some red lug nuts and red calipers. I think I have the process down but i need to know where to purchase the...

Hello, I am new to these forums but I have a question. Just bought a 2002 Protege DX and the spare tire is shot. The spare is a 14" and the tires on the car are 15". Is this normal or should I look for a 15" compact spare? Also, I live in Michigan and wonder if I should look at a narrow tire...

I have a 05 mazda 3 with 18x8 offset 40 with235/40/18 and I was wondering how low I could drop my car with no tire rubbing, where to look for a good buy, and who I get to install them. Any help would be great!

I have an '08 CX-9 Touring with the OEM Duelers. So far they have been doing great, with about 28k and roughly 7/32 remaining tread depth. Well, due to my own carelessness I got a sidewall puncture on one of the rears. I am aware of the AWD factor, but it pains me to part with over $700 for...

got some new Racing Hart CP-035R SSF 17x7.5 (look at pic) and they didnt come with center caps. the caps either need to be 67.1mm (used a ruler so not too accurate) or the ones racing hart made (yes I know they are rare). please let me know what you have or any info on where to get these thanks!