I actually quite like those.... and Im picky as hell when it comes to alloys

...depends on how much they cost tho

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Im sure I posted on this thread comparing these wheels to the ones on the S204 - whered it go  :shock:

ok - just read the board problems thread...phew, was starting to get a bit paranoid  

Quote from: DEViANCEthey are nice but im never a fan of aftermarket wheels, isnt there any better Mazda ones you can get?

Not from what Ive seen, its all minilites or alloys from mk2/mk3 Mazdas which seem to be aftermarkets. A lot of folks seem to go for BBS rims. I really like those Koseis though, and they are Japanese.

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They are alright, Im not so sure Id want to move from 14"s to 16"s though. They dont look half as nice either.

I can get those four of those Kosei rims with Eagle F1s for around £500.

I think they look OK too; are you going for anthracite or silver finish? What tyre size would you end up on then?

I would end up on 195/50/15 - much better I gather... theres a bit of leeway on the width anyway I think. It might even be 215/45/15

Id probably go with silver, as if I do ever decide to go for a respray when Ive got a bit spare it will be dark, and silver will look better, and it looks good now anyway.


Hmm Im struggling over the colour now, this pic makes the anthracites look very nice:

id go with the anthracite ones..... silver looks a bit too boy racer for my liking

For comparison, heres the silvers fitted:

Id kill for some minilight split rims, anth centre polished lip.

Would look ace on the cheeky

Im thinking silver, I like the brighter look. Gonna order them later today with Goodyear F1s  

edit: ordered. The tyres are 195/50/15

hmm, yeah, silver ones are better

i was thinking silver = croam lookalike

That is the classic Golf GTi Mk2 tyre size   Fond memories of Bridgestone RE71s...
You really do have to have the right car/colour for the anthracite wheels - though imho all Impreetzas look better with them.

I dont know if I need to or where I should look to obtaining locking wheel nuts. I hear cheap ones are pointless, but I wouldnt even know what size Id need... Anyone got any advice? :?

Get some good ones, with a rotating collar.

My mate had some cheapies and lost the key.  I was able to remove the nut with a lump hammer and a 19mm socket.