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NEW Rims on Stock Tires Opinion?

Posted: December 14th, 2005, 12:04 pm
by flexboi
Hi - I really enjoy my MX-3 prolly just as much as everyone else, I just don't have the money, but I was wondering if it would look TOOOO tacky, or ugly etc., if I went with different 15" wheels on the same tire. I guess it would look like it does now, but I know a lot of wheels look better with low pro's.......... any feedback would help thanks!

I got a $300 credit card from discount tire, http://www.discounttire.com and I need to use it before they cancel it for inactivity, I have an extra hundred maybe towards it too!

Posted: December 14th, 2005, 12:24 pm
by mxmaz
Well you would have to use stock size tire if you are using stock size rim. You would only use lower profile tires when you use bigger rims.

Posted: December 14th, 2005, 12:44 pm
by flexboi
OH OK, I think that's what the plus 1,2 or 3 is about right? the tire stays the same diameter, the rim changes size, so a 15" rim would keep the same look......

okay, so in ending, would it look dumb?

Posted: December 18th, 2005, 12:30 pm
by jschrauwen
flexboi wrote:OH OK, I think that's what the plus 1,2 or 3 is about right? the tire stays the same diameter, the rim changes size, so a 15" rim would keep the same look......
okay, so in ending, would it look dumb?
It's all a matter of taste and preferrence. Ensure you stick with same rim width also. Not sure what sort of quality rim set you can get for $400. though. If you're not restricted to rims only, why not shoot for the best set of tyres that will fit your oem wheels. Btw, you didn't mention if your current wheels are the honeycomb or 5 star aluminum ones or the steelies. If they're the steelies than I may have just wasted your time. Max input info = best possible feedback.

Posted: December 18th, 2005, 12:41 pm
by JWMX3
you dont have to go big to look good... i know a guy with aftermarket gunmetal 15"s on his integra with falken tires and it looks way better then stock

Posted: December 18th, 2005, 3:30 pm
by illicitQ
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15X7 wrapped in 205/50.. what you think? (besides the fact that my car needs lowering)

Posted: December 18th, 2005, 10:40 pm
by Focal
looks good but yur back bumper looks pink

Posted: December 18th, 2005, 10:49 pm
by illicitQ
i know... stupid mazda blaze red paint

Posted: December 21st, 2005, 4:53 pm
by Vanished
what those are 15s? incredible...