[sashman15]

Question about which rims to get.. after an accident... I need an opinion

Hey fellow mazda 6ers, I'd like to know your opinion on the type of rim I'm trying to get.

There's actually a story behind it. End of last year I was messing around in the ice/sleet (before the actual snow started coming in). I know it was stupid, but it was too fun to resist, plus I'm much too used to throwing my car out of control then regaining control by countersteering/etc anyway. Any who, I only messed up the back left rim, but the damage is bad enough that I need to replace it. I really dont want to invest 600+ dollars in 4 new rims (though tbh I'd love to), so I figured I need to find a rim that looks just like the other 3 I have.

I looked online and found a potential replacement that looks almost exactly like the brand I have, and now I need your opinion guys on how similar you think it actually looks.

Pics:

Original rims:

Speedy Lite rims:

The picture of the rim itself is a bit slanted/at an angle so keep that in mind when you look at it. It also looks more bright than my rims but that might just be the picture and I'm sure I can get it painted if need be.


And here's a link to the rim and its specs: speedy lite 5 rims options. View speedy lite 5 silver flat wheels at WheelsNext.com

---It looks like it will fit on a '03 mazda 6i, but is there anything else I should be aware of when having 3 rims of the same brand, and then one different - like multiple sizes of lug nut keys, and things of that nature?


Thanks guys for reading, I look forward to your opinions,

 

[Mcfly013]

Things that should be considered....

Not mixing and matching rims....bad eggs. Having said that:

Offset: If the Offset isn't close it may look whack, cause rubbing, or other issues.

Rims have weight ratings, make sure the rim can handle the weight of the car.

Wheels are different weights, which may or may not have effect on drive train parts if 2 different wheels are on the front end. I'm not sure on this.

Used Rims (I found out the hard way) may be warped, or have a wobble, so have a shop check it/them out.

There are sites that may have the same make/size of your existing set. I'd try hard to find a match, before risking a 1 off rim.

 

[sashman15]

What sites do you think I could scour for rims that look exactly like mine? The rims on my car right now are called some "FORCE WHEEL" brand or something, and I've looked already a bit but couldn't find any like them (unless you have any good suggestions). Thing is when I got my mazda 6, those forcewheel rims came with it (prev owner), and I don't know how he came across them. They have little japanese markings/engravings on the side of one of the five spokes.

Do you have any suggestions for good rim sites man? I googled "rims" but could only find so much

 

[sashman15]

Bump?

 

[tuckNroll]

It would bother me too much..

 

[Mcfly013]

I've never shopped for a "single" rim before, but there are plenty of links at the top of the forum. Used wheel sites are in there as well. Shop around for a set of rims too, you may find a descent deal on this forum.

 

[oregonducks]

buying one different rim is a bad idea...i could see just that replaced rim rubbing inside ur wheel well....ive got an idea maybe u should try to trade ur rims for 4 new rims and pay the difference they want...maybe itll only be 200 bucks and ull get a new look and no potential issues...goodluck broski.

 

[flipper66]

Just have the 1 damaged wheel repaired.

I have yet to see 1 wheel that could not be repaired....... short of the ones that are melted down.

 

[sashman15]

Thanks for the replies so far guise.

Just have the 1 damaged wheel repaired.

I have yet to see 1 wheel that could not be repaired....... short of the ones that are melted down.

The guy told me it'd be like 500 bucks. A chunk of the rim was broken off, in a ...snow/rain-related.. incident

Which sucked, but was really fun before this happened. Still, I think what I'm going to do - based off of the rubbing/weight-related issues oregonducks mentioned - is just buy some new (/used but nice?) rims to have my own look/style on the car, because the rims on it now are the ones the previous owner had.

I was told if I buy some rims for like 500-600 I'll get some nice tires with them. Is me wanting nice rims (maybe tires too) for 400-500 a bit too optimistic though?

And what are the issues I face with using my current tires vs any new rims I might get, also... (this IS the newbie section so I won't be afraid to speak my mind) Mazda 6's of my year/classification are only 5-lug, or am I confused/entirely lost on something?

 

[Egierda]

Just buy a new set.


Discount tire is liquidating their stock of FN01Cs right now for 125/wheel. That's 50% off - if you don't jump on that, I'll slap you silly.

 

[sashman15]

Just buy a new set.


Discount tire is liquidating their stock of FN01Cs right now for 125/wheel. That's 50% off - if you don't jump on that, I'll slap you silly.

Oh dang. That ain't bad at all. ALL Discount Tires? I'm going to have to make some calls tomorrow... dang those are pretty.


I dunno, probably not in my area. Oh well, gotta keep searching..