New Wheels

TheBlackMoth · Post by **TheBlackMoth** » April 26th, 2006, 11:08 pm

Hi, I am getting some new wheels for my MX-3, but I have a few questions... Firstly, I haven't got the special key to take off the locking wheel nuts, they are the original MX3 wheels, so I was wondering whether its possible to buy one?

Also, I have agreed to buy a set of wheels here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16-Alloy-Wheels-w ... dZViewItem

Just to make 100% sure, will these fit on my mx-3?

Thanks!

lakersfan1 · Post by **lakersfan1** » April 27th, 2006, 9:48 am

Those tires are too tall, and he doesn't specify the lug nut spacing so you can tell if they'd fit or not.

When I lost my key, I had to pay a tire shop to force them off. I'll never put another set of locking lugs on ever again. There's not enough theft in this region to warrant it.

precidian · Post by **precidian** » April 27th, 2006, 11:00 am

Actualy he does specify that it is a 5 bolt pattern(also visible in pic) and that will definately not work on the MX-3.

hppwdn · Post by **hppwdn** » April 27th, 2006, 11:15 am

When Carmax lost the key to my lugs on my probe I went to the ford dealership, told them the vin and they ordered me a new one for about $10. I'm sure Mazda could probably to the same.

TheBlackMoth · Post by **TheBlackMoth** » April 27th, 2006, 12:11 pm

Thanks for the help guys, I'll keep looking for wheels and I'm going to contact the guy I bought the car off incase he has the key for the wheels.

Cheers,
Oli

TheBlackMoth · Post by **TheBlackMoth** » April 27th, 2006, 7:28 pm

OK, I've managed to find the key to take the wheels off! It was under the spare wheel in the leather bag

How can I tell if the wheels will fit my MX-3 - I want 16" and I know I need an aspect ration of 45 or below for these, can anyone inform me of any other limitations/things I need to look for to check they will fit?
Cheers!

I did have a look at these earlier, but I'm guessing they aren't gonna fit:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TSW-16-INCH-ALLOY ... dZViewItem

lakersfan1 · Post by **lakersfan1** » April 27th, 2006, 8:27 pm

You'll want 205/50/R16 tires on 16" rims. For the rims, they'll need a 4x100mm bolt pattern and a 42-45mm offset.

Yoda · Post by **Yoda** » April 29th, 2006, 8:23 am

lakersfan1 wrote:You'll want 205/50/R16 tires on 16" rims. For the rims, they'll need a 4x100mm bolt pattern and a 42-45mm offset.

The offset is going to change depending if it is a 6.5", 7", 7.5" or 8" wide wheel. You also have to remember that he appears to be in europe where 16" X 7.5 and 8" are more common than on this side of the pond.

TheBlackMoth · Post by **TheBlackMoth** » May 5th, 2006, 9:17 pm

I really love these wheels and everything seems to be perfect to fit the MX-3 apart from the Stud Diameter which is 110...

Does anyone know whether they will fit my car OK? If so I'm off to buy them tomorrow!

Cheers guys!

TheBlackMoth · Post by **TheBlackMoth** » May 6th, 2006, 10:27 am

The auctions ending really soon, so if anyone can tell me whether they will fit I would really appreciate it, as I don't want to waste a couple of hundred quid on alloys that dont fit!
Thanks!

lakersfan1 · Post by **lakersfan1** » May 6th, 2006, 1:43 pm

TheBlackMoth wrote:The auctions ending really soon, so if anyone can tell me whether they will fit I would really appreciate it, as I don't want to waste a couple of hundred quid on alloys that dont fit!
Thanks!

It already says above those are 5 bolt rims. It's physically impossible for you to fit.

TheBlackMoth · Post by **TheBlackMoth** » May 6th, 2006, 1:57 pm

Sorry, I've been a complete idiot - I forgot to actally post the link for the wheels!!!!

Here they are:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OZ-Racing-alloys- ... dZViewItem

As far as I can see they are fine... Can anyone confirm? 4 hours left!

BADMX3 · Post by **BADMX3** » May 6th, 2006, 2:23 pm

it says on there that the bolt pattern is 4 x 110

i think they have to be 4 x 100

TheBlackMoth · Post by **TheBlackMoth** » May 6th, 2006, 2:26 pm

Really? Is there anything I can do to make them fit?

I had my heart set on those wheels

tallymx3 · Post by **tallymx3** » May 6th, 2006, 2:41 pm

Adapters but I would Advise Against that. Good Luck in your Search.