These Sport Edition F7 Rims Any Good?
These Sport Edition F7 Rims Any Good?
Hey guys I just wanted to ask your advice about these rims. Are they any good, has anyone ever had any experience with them?[
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LOL, I like how it says lightweight 20lbs. 20lbs isn't lightweight for a 16" rim. That's seriously heavy.
I like the look of Sport Edition rims, too bad they're a "value" brand, which means they're not appropriate for competition driving. I wouldn't put them on my car, but if all you're after is looks and cheap price, then sure. At that weight I'm guessing they'll be solid enough not to crack if you hit a pothole, but they'll be hard on your suspension and engine, because they're so heavy.
Good wheels can cost up to $500 per rim, but you don't have to pay that much. Rota makes decent cast lightweight replica wheels, such as Slipstreams or Subzeros. You can find them for $120 per rim.
There's a thread on top that lists some good wheels. Check it out.
http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=43630
Just keep in mind that in the end of the day you only get what you pay for.
I like the look of Sport Edition rims, too bad they're a "value" brand, which means they're not appropriate for competition driving. I wouldn't put them on my car, but if all you're after is looks and cheap price, then sure. At that weight I'm guessing they'll be solid enough not to crack if you hit a pothole, but they'll be hard on your suspension and engine, because they're so heavy.
Good wheels can cost up to $500 per rim, but you don't have to pay that much. Rota makes decent cast lightweight replica wheels, such as Slipstreams or Subzeros. You can find them for $120 per rim.
There's a thread on top that lists some good wheels. Check it out.
http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=43630
Just keep in mind that in the end of the day you only get what you pay for.
Re: These Sport Edition F7 Rims Any Good?
Just in case anyone is wondering how these look on our beloved MX-3, here ya go:
![Image](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/2205133989_3bf2f64f10.jpg?v=0)
![Image](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/2205133989_3bf2f64f10.jpg?v=0)
Re: These Sport Edition F7 Rims Any Good?
Yeh, they look proper good. Is yours a 94 GS?
Re: These Sport Edition F7 Rims Any Good?
Its a 1992 GS.
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awesome pic man, very clean MX-3. I'm a big fan of the wheels (kind of look like RX-8 rims)!
Re: These Sport Edition F7 Rims Any Good?
Yeah I really love the five spoke design Mazda has had recently, too bad it seems they are slowly moving away from it ( i.e. the 2009 RX-8)
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Re: These Sport Edition F7 Rims Any Good?
Hmm Sorta like the ones i wanna get for my car:
http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=97" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Is 20 LBS to much? im not familiar with the weight effecting the driving of the car (but i guess it would if you really think of it.), is there a 16' 5 spoke rim that are nice and bold like these that are lightweight? Im a sucker for 5 spoke! haha
http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=97" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Is 20 LBS to much? im not familiar with the weight effecting the driving of the car (but i guess it would if you really think of it.), is there a 16' 5 spoke rim that are nice and bold like these that are lightweight? Im a sucker for 5 spoke! haha
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Re: These Sport Edition F7 Rims Any Good?
An actual lightweight rim is usually around 11 pounds, plus or minus a couple. The F7's look REALLY nice, but I don't know how this crackpot can get away advertising them as lightweight.
Extra weight on the wheels has much more of an affect than the same amount of weight being carried by the chasis.
Extra weight on the wheels has much more of an affect than the same amount of weight being carried by the chasis.