Forum: 2010+ 3/MS3 Rims, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Hey all, I was just wondering those of you running stock rims and tires on 2010 MS3 what are you thoughts and feelings about the Dunlop SP2050 tires? I've heard that they have steel belt blow outs? also the ranking on them are pretty bad so just want to hear from first hand users. Wet/dry...

im trying to find the best affordable good looking rims for my silver 3. Im either thinking of getting them in a dark grey or a slightly darker then the color of the car. Anyone have any suggestions

Hey! Ive got a question, hope someone can help me... Ive been hearing a rattle in my suspension (I think so, at least) while going over bumpy roads (which, given the fact that its Mexico, its pretty much everywhere...). I sound as though something loose, if I happen to find a smooth patch...

Just curious if anyone has on CM Springs. Canuk Motorsports. I havent heard of them but the prices for their springs are excellent. Here is a link to them. ...

Does the factory setting on the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 have negative camber? Does anyone know the factory settings of the suspension? I have a 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 and my tires are flat on the inside of the tire and was wondering if that was caused by the suspension setup or my driving. Your opinions are...

We have finished up our adjustable rear swaybar for the 1st and 2nd gen Mazdaspeed 3. The swaybar uses a hollow 1-1/4 inch bar with 1/2 thick steel ends. The bar is powdercoated blue and includes greasable swaybar bushings and brackets. Our bar is 3.5 lbs lighter than the stock Mazdaspeed 3...

so i just received my rsb from tripoint engineering (http://tripointengineering.com/product_info.php?products_id=4023&osCsid=13ec638102953d48f18d31712f06a4f4) and even on the lowest setting it has made the car handling significantly stiffer. i would definitely recommend this to every ms3 owner as...

Hey hey... Almost since new, my car had a rattle on the suspension, on the front, drivers side. Some of you might remember I posted a thread a while back asking for your opinions and some of you stated a couple of things that were pretty logical. Anyways, the thread is not about this... I...

So today was a very long long day. I installed the Eibach Sportlines for the 2007 MZ3. So they are not for the 2010 MS3. The spring rate is softer and they fit fine, but my goodness, the drop is amazing!!! I've yet to drive it, and I dont have pics cause its night time. The front springs...

I put eibach sportline springs on my car from a 2009 and earlier mazda 3, I have a 2010 mazda 3 and assumed that all suspension components fit as nobody has said anything about them not fitting on any other car. So I talked to my mechanic and they said that when I turn my wheel I am actually making...

Do the stock struts suffer anything negative because of aftermarket springs? I wanted to know the pros and cons before I purchase a set of springs.

I have a set of Mazdaspeed MST-II rims from my Mazda6 I traded in yesterday. Thinkin of putting these rims on my 07 Speed3. I'm looking for a pic of these wheels on a Cosmic Blue Mica to get an idea. Anyone?

I would like to drop my 2010 mazda 3 and since I dont know much about cars I need some help. I would like to know how much I should drop it and what kind of springs I need to buy to do it?

hello MF24/7, just have a question about the parts that i wanted to purchase for my 2010 Mazdaspeed3. was wondering if anyone know if this parts will fit my car without any problems. - Autoexe Chassis Brace - i found a slightly used ones for cheap and this is what it's look like....

Hey I installed eibach sportlines on my car last night, during the installation process when I was removing the dust cover from the shock on my 2010 Mazda 3 it came apart, and there were little ball bearing inside. I did my best to put it back together, as I had to drive to work today, and had to...

I am currently riding on a set of custom painted Kosei K3 wheels for my Speed 3. Understanding that these wheels have been discontinued, hoping someone can help here. While they originally came with a red decal/sticker for the spoke (different than logo in centercap). I have seen a black, and...

Hola compadres, Just joined the forum after I bought an oh-10 3 HB sport last Thursday. So my question is...If you have money for one mod, which is a better mod for handling and will give me a lesser body roll/lean--a RSB or the Eibach Pro kit? Thanks. TS :)

18X8 TSW Estorils offset +35. Will they fit on a 2010 3HB without rubbing? I am NOT going to lower the car. Will 215/40/18 or 215/45/18 fit and handle better? Thanks.

Hey! Newish to the forum, it's great. I wish I had started reading this a year ago. Anyways, I never owned a car with fancy alloy wheels before and didn't quite realize how delicate they could be to scrapes, scuffs, and chips. My stock wheels are looking a bit sad. I'm a little OCD so I'm...

Does anyone know if the brake pads from the first generation swap over to the second gen? I have a brand new set of Hawk pads sitting around from the untimely death of my 2006.

Hi everyone, I´m new here (first post) and I´m Mexican so my english is far from perfect. Here we go... I have a 2010 Mazdaspeed3 and I have already started to "upgrade" some parts: I bought an AEM CAI (installed). I have an HKS SSQV3 Recirculating Valve, Cobb Downpipe and Corksport Front...

New wheels showed up today.... not puttin them on til TireRack ships my damn H&R springs so I can put them all on at once... Thoughts?

We have had the news wheels installed on the Project car for a few weeks now but I havent had a chance to get some pictures taken until recently. 19x8.5 +45 offset and they really fill out the width of the car. This setup is 6 lbs lighter on each corner. -Derrick

2010 16's on iSV and iSport Steel Wheels w/covers Tire specs: P205/55R16 all-season radial tires Rim specs: 16x6.5 +50 offset *unknown*lbs *need a pic of someone's wheels with covers* 2010 16's on iTouring Aluminum Alloy Tire specs: P205/55R16 all-season radial tires Rim specs: 16x6.5 +50...

Hey guys. I'm wondering if anyone in Los Angeles knows of a good place with good prices for me to take some 2010 MS3 wheels to get powdercoated? I want them to be gun metal grey. Any info would be helpful. Thanks. (couch)

Wheels: Fast DTM Specs : 18x8F ET45 et 18x9R ET45 Bolt Pattern : 5 x 112 Tires : Stock 225/18s Im a little worried about the 9" in rear.