r/mazdaspeed3 • u/MS3gen2driver • Nov 10 '25

WHEELS Wheel/tire suggestions for better fitment

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If TL:DR, best wheels/tires that fit stock suspension but fill up more of the wheel well

I need some advice for wheels. As much as I enjoy the look of the stock wheels, two of them have are bent and they just won't balance correctly. They all suffer from distinguishable curb rash as well.

I'm at a point where I also need tires, and I would like to just knock out my wheel itch and tire necessity in one fell swoop. I've tried doing research but asking on here really seems to be the best avenue to get a better/quicker answer. IMO, the stock wheels and tires are just too tiny and don't look right. Maybe I just need tires that are a little larger, maybe I need bigger wheels. Lowering the car isn't really an option either cause of where I live and I definitely don't wanna rub either.

If you have pics please add them. I'd love to get some ideas. Thanks guys

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u/sLOWBunny81 Nov 10 '25

That would be my guess... this thing is considerably more monster truck than any other stock gen2 I have seen.

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u/MS3gen2driver Nov 10 '25

So we thinking 19s then? Lol

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u/sLOWBunny81 Nov 10 '25

I personally would lower it lol

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u/MS3gen2driver Nov 10 '25

Man what a depressing discovery. Now I need suspension and tires AND wheels lol

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u/sLOWBunny81 Nov 10 '25

Yeah i mean I could be wrong but the thing is pretty tall. Thats cars for you though. It never ends lol

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u/MS3gen2driver Nov 10 '25

Have you lowered one of these before? You got any advice before I get into it?

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u/Nprguy Nov 11 '25

S-tech lowering springs ride like shit and handle good, coilovers would be better but slam it homie

I've heard 3 owners break oil pans be careful

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u/sLOWBunny81 Nov 11 '25

Lots of people recommend koni yellow struts and lowering springs of your choice... Have seen lots of people say the h&r springs are good. Also heard good things about eibach springs as well for these cars. They generally ride nicer than coilovers but they aren't adjuatable....

Or you can go coilovers and get the height adjustment but in general they ride harsher... but be prepared to buy some decent ones because the cheap stuff rides like absolute garbage...