Replacement wheels suggestions

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Replacement wheels suggestions

Post by ognob » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:15 pm

Have a 2005 2.0 petrol 8 seater

It came with some naff JDM rims which have old tyres on, time to renew the tyres really

I thought I’d start looking for some OEM Mazda rims, as I like the standard look

Ideally I’d like the size tyre

205 55 16

As a couple of my cars have that size so handy for chopping and changing



What models of Mazdas have suitable wheels for me to hunt for

Am I right in thinking Hyundai and Kia’s are a good swap, lots of venga and ceed rims online

Any thoughts welcome
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Re: Replacement wheels suggestions

Post by Bob » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:43 pm

Bear in mind Bongos are heavy beasts.

Most car rims aren't up to it. :wink:
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Re: Replacement wheels suggestions

Post by ognob » Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:19 pm

Bob wrote: Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:43 pm Bear in mind Bongos are heavy beasts.

Most car rims aren't up to it. :wink:


Hmm I was thinking that

Most bingo wheels I see for sale are naff. Perhaps a nice set of plain steels might be suitable
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Re: Replacement wheels suggestions

Post by Tony x » Mon Jan 21, 2019 11:12 pm

Hi.
Personally I'd go for 17" as this gives some good tyre choices - 225 50 R17 for the same rolling circumference as stock or 225 55 R17 for a little bigger which is what we have. I'd also go for strong wheels - say 750kg given all the potholes
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Re: Replacement wheels suggestions

Post by Flanners » Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:22 am

BongoSpares sell refurbed OE alloys which are very reasonable for the money.
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Re: Replacement wheels suggestions

Post by stuc » Thu Jan 24, 2019 1:50 pm

I've got 19" Mazda CX7 wheels fitted. 235/50/19 tyres on rear 135/45 on front. drives great!
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