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TTHX
06-17-2013, 10:05 PM
Hello all,

I just picked up a 2013 Mazda 3 Sky hatchback last week. My family has always been Toyota drivers, but I decided to go a different route. I'm really loving the car! Right now I have 35% tints all around free from the dealership so I couldn't get them any darker. I'm hoping to get the sharkfin atenna, plasti-dip the rear valance and get some new rims. I was thinking of getting these Sparco rims.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&showRear=no&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=&filterNew=&filterBrand=Sparco&filterWeight=&initialPartNumber=W29036504BR&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Mazda3+5-Door&autoYear=2013&autoModClar=i+Touring

Any opinion on these? I was thinking maybe just keeping them 16" so I can still use the stock tires. Would 17" look strange without a drop?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMrWLNfCMAA85Xz.jpg:large

I'm also a photographer. I don't really shoot cars, but I think I will start! Check out my site: www.tonyhoangphoto.com

Cheers!

Mazdy
06-17-2013, 11:11 PM
Welcome to the mazda family!

As for the antenna...dont get SF

As for the wheels...16, 17, 18 is ok without a drop.....

Get 18" and keep the 16" for winter

schmat66
06-17-2013, 11:24 PM
Welcome!

Jackal
06-17-2013, 11:28 PM
Welcome Tony! 17" will look fine without a drop.

Genpu_Mz3
06-18-2013, 03:23 AM
welcome aboard!

drafalowski
06-18-2013, 11:18 AM
welcome! nice car/rims!

boyracer
06-18-2013, 12:31 PM
welcome

Nooby31
06-18-2013, 03:40 PM
Welcome!

I have 18s on my sedan without a drop and they look okay.

Lactose
06-18-2013, 04:04 PM
Welcome.

I think any upgraded rim size looks good without a drop, but the drop sure helps no matter what size you are using.

Punkrockjohn
06-18-2013, 06:08 PM
welcome to tm3

Metal Wing
06-18-2013, 08:24 PM
Welcome! Your car looks a lot like mine (except hatch version). Even license plate has similar letters.

FD22
06-18-2013, 08:33 PM
Welcome to the boards!

greaves82
06-23-2013, 09:43 PM
welcome

TTHX
06-24-2013, 10:16 PM
Thanks for the warm welcoming everyone! Just an update, I ordered a set of those Sparcos in 17". I'll be getting a new set of tires and putting em on hopefully next week!

TTHX
07-07-2013, 11:42 PM
What it looks like with the new wheels!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/TTHX/IMG_0459.jpg

Sivart444
07-16-2013, 09:39 PM
Wheels look great ! Welcome to TM3 !

Kiyomi
07-16-2013, 09:56 PM
well, that was quick.
ill bet you 10$ that you will change rims in 2 yrs because you wanna go hellaflush. :D
welcome.

CH0SiiN1
07-26-2013, 11:51 PM
Welcome!! lets meet up and let you work on practice shots on cars ;) since we both in Brantford :P