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Old 20-01-2008, 07:26 PM   #1
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New wheels for me :)



Hi all,

I got new rims thanks to Dan this week. Mazdaspeed MS-01Rs 15x7 in gold, sporting 205/50 rubber on them. The rubber has 7mm of tread on them. I was like WTF as they are 2nd hand tyres. But all good cos I do not have to go out and buy 2 new tyres straight away.

They are 20mm smaller diameter than the 18s, so the car sits 10mm lower at the front with them fitted. Will be used for motorsports only, so this will help with traction and steering. The rubber is more grippy and chunky than the kuhmo 18s. So I think I've walked away with a good deal for $380 total, shipped to my doorstep.

And they sit 2mm wider than the 18s, so the wheelbase is wider also. The dish on these looks the sex...

The extra bit of tyre wall is helping with the ride also. Still feel the bumps through the coilovers, but the edge has been taken off them. Around the corners, the car used to bounce a little on the 18s, not the 15s flow easier accross the bumps.

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Old 20-01-2008, 07:42 PM   #2
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where r the other 2?

They r very hot. love the rims dude.
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Old 20-01-2008, 08:04 PM   #3
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They look pretty good on an Astina! I've never actually bothered to install a set on mine, but they suit.
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Old 20-01-2008, 08:26 PM   #4
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awesome i like
wouldnt mind a set myself
just the two or 4?
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Old 20-01-2008, 09:20 PM   #5
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Only the 2 for now, that was the cheapo/tightass option as I didn't have the money for all 4 when purchasing 3 months ago.

But in saying that, a FWD car steers, accellerates and brakes all through the front wheels/tyres - so the theory was that I only need 2 on the front until I get super serious with motorsports.

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Old 20-01-2008, 09:31 PM   #6
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awesome i like
wouldnt mind a set myself
just the two or 4?
I do have a set of 4 in stock. See hnyar

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Old 20-01-2008, 10:23 PM   #7
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Looks the goods ryan, enough meat to compete at autocross at willowbank

Off topic, saw more recent photo's of coxy's gemini coupe on ozgemini, that thing is absolutely insane, i hope he does crack the 9's!

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Old 03-02-2008, 05:42 PM   #8
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After having these wheels and tyres on the car for the past few weeks. I'm glad to say these are awesome. The extra little flex in the tyre wall has make the steering a little less prociese intially but recieved bumps well and returns feedback well also.

Grip from these tyre is better that the 215s I have. I am cornering comfortably 15% faster than I was before. All in all, I'll see my motorsports and driving imrove.

Ryan

p.s. Coxy's coupe is being held up by reground cams.
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Old 03-02-2008, 09:40 PM   #9
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mate i have to say... i was a bit unsure about this.. like.. 15's.. but looking at it.
with the 18's (is that what they are) on the back and 15's on the front.. looks awesome..
big fan mate.
are they super light?
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Old 03-02-2008, 10:18 PM   #10
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i read somewhere that the weighed 6.2kg... dunno if true. so not super light, but much lighter that most 15s. super light would be 5.5kg, so 700g heavier ain't that bad...

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Old 23-09-2008, 07:53 PM   #11
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****IN AMAZING..
excuse the french..
are they 4x100 by nechance...
coz i would buy them lol.
what would ya sell em for if you where sellin em.?
thanks anthony.
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Old 23-09-2008, 08:10 PM   #12
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there is heaps in the traders section... have a look.
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Old 24-09-2008, 10:45 AM   #13
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lol. rupes business is gonna go through the roof now!!

look great! car looks very very tuff!
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Old 24-09-2008, 05:10 PM   #14
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they look amazing... i love the dish on them, with the mazdaspeed logo
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