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New Wheels
Posted: April 26th, 2006, 11:08 pm
by TheBlackMoth
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!
Posted: April 27th, 2006, 9:48 am
by lakersfan1
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.
Posted: April 27th, 2006, 11:00 am
by precidian
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.
Posted: April 27th, 2006, 11:15 am
by hppwdn
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.
Posted: April 27th, 2006, 12:11 pm
by TheBlackMoth
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
Posted: April 27th, 2006, 7:28 pm
by TheBlackMoth
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
Posted: April 27th, 2006, 8:27 pm
by lakersfan1
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.
Posted: April 29th, 2006, 8:23 am
by Yoda
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.
Posted: May 5th, 2006, 9:17 pm
by TheBlackMoth
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!
Posted: May 6th, 2006, 10:27 am
by TheBlackMoth
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!
Posted: May 6th, 2006, 1:43 pm
by lakersfan1
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.
Posted: May 6th, 2006, 1:57 pm
by TheBlackMoth
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!
Posted: May 6th, 2006, 2:23 pm
by BADMX3
it says on there that the bolt pattern is 4 x 110
i think they have to be 4 x 100
Posted: May 6th, 2006, 2:26 pm
by TheBlackMoth
Really? Is there anything I can do to make them fit?
I had my heart set on those wheels
Posted: May 6th, 2006, 2:41 pm
by tallymx3
Adapters but I would Advise Against that. Good Luck in your Search.