I also put on the Dunlop Wintersport M3's (17's with Sport edition Fox 2's from tirerack) -- very pleased! Got first snow last night and they did great today -- this car will really handle well in the snow.

 

Great to hear it! I've got the same tires, and we're expecting snow tonight.

 

RXHusker, Do you have the 6 speed or the sport package? Curiously, tire rack no longer lists any 17" wheels unless you choose the automatic. I'm looking to order a set of SE Fox 5's for this winter, but first I need confirmation that they will fit over the bigger brakes on the 6 speed or the sport package.

Thanks

 

Sorry, I just noted that RXHusker didn't say he had 17" wheels at all. I'm looking for any evidence that Sport Edition Fox 5's in 17x7.5 size will clear the larger brakes on the 6-speed or the sport package. Anyone tried this? If not, any other inexpensive 17's that will clear?

 

Sorry, I just noted that RXHusker didn't say he had 17" wheels at all. I'm looking for any evidence that Sport Edition Fox 5's in 17x7.5 size will clear the larger brakes on the 6-speed or the sport package. Anyone tried this? If not, any other inexpensive 17's that will clear?

 

That's odd. Many used 17" wheels on their MTs last winter. I'd suggest calling Tire Rack: 888-541-1777.

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I used 17" wheels last year, but I do not remember the make or model. TireRack recomended them and they fit well. I also got the Blizzak LM22 tires which were the best winter tires I have had. With them on the car handled snow as well as my wifes Subaru AWD wagon with older Nokia snows.

edit: Yes I have the 6speed.

 

does anyone know or has anyone used the 17" wheels from an '04 Mazda 3 as their winter rims for an RX8? Are the tire sensors the exact same for the 3 and RX8?

 

Listen guys i'm a broke *** with no money. Winters comming up and i'm in nj so its not that bad. i'm still gonna get tires and a set of wheels tho.
What do you guys suggest i should get? I dont no anything about tires or wheels so sry if this sounds kinda stupid to you. I wanna get the cheapest wheels and tires so i can last the 2 months in the snow then again for the next couple of years.

 

Not that it does, but it CAN snow in Jersey from late Nov to early April. Just today I got my winter tires/rims from Tire rack. The tires are a new brand but the tread looks good and the rim fits fine (sorry for the bad photo), for $950 I am happy

225/50QR17 Dunlop Graspic DS-2
ASA JS1 Rims 17 X 7
All for $950 inc shipping.

 

Did they offer the TPMS unit with that rim? I want a tire package in a 215/55 R17
for my RX-8.

 

I didn't bother to ask, I will just tape over the light. I always check things like air preasure anyway so TPMS is not a help to me. Others have said Tire Rack charges about $100 per tire for TPMS.

 

Skimping on wheels is a disaster waiting to happen. Don't go cheap!