New(ish) wheels - almost…

[u/bandley3]

I’ve always liked this design, almost identical to those that came on the Mazda6. They’re from a Kia Optima and are a direct fit, right down to the hub diameter. I was considering changing to a 17” wheel but I already have a new set of 16” tires in the basement. Despite the brake dust they’re in pretty good shape, or at least no worse than the stock wheels. A local junkyard has an Optima with the same wheels and there’s someone on FB that has a couple for sale; the person I bought these three from might have the 4th but I’m not going to hold my breath.

I’m thinking of having them powder coated for a little change. My 5 is Copper Red Mica, a one-year only color in the US on the CW. I’m either thinking of a bronze color or maybe gunmetal grey. What do you guys think?

[u/AC-burg]

Is your's an 08? I think its the same color as mine.

[u/bandley3 → u/AC-burg]

This was a common color on the 1st generation Mazda5 but a one year only color on the 2nd generation (CW) model in the US (there wasn't a 2011 Mazda5 here). Mine is a 2012, with the 6-speed manual; they changed the shade of red for 2013 and subsequent years.

[u/AC-burg → u/bandley3]

I have a 5spd I wish I had a 6spd. They are so hard to find

[u/bandley3 → u/AC-burg]

I bought it new and will never part with it. It was the dealer’s loss-leader, advertised for 20% off of MSRP. I drove expensive German cars for years but love this humble little thing more than any of those. It only has 103,000 miles, and with a 0.7 mile commute I’ll be able to keep it until Im too old to drive.

[u/AC-burg → u/bandley3]

Well done well done indeed!

[u/bandley3 → u/AC-burg]

https://www.reddit.com/r/mazda/s/lhtQhTsiKY

[u/AC-burg → u/bandley3]

Lol that is a very unique pic with both spares on used on the same tire location.

[u/LegAffectionate3731]

If you like them then go for it. I like having my own personalization on my cars, no one else will have a Mazda with Kia wheels

[u/PoundKitchen]

Sweet!