my stock wheels robbed

[chintastic]

They left my car on blocks in Rosedale queens smfh...everyone get wheel locks

[UnknownSuperhero]

Way shitty! And only one block per side? Fuckin cheap asses!
Insurance going to cover it?

[Nliiitend1]

That sucks.

[GoBackToSleep]

I'm sorry to hear about this. I hope it all works out. Everyone definitely should get wheel locks. The past couple times I've purchased a car, I made sure to put those on immediately.

[08cosmic3]

MOVE.

[chintastic]

yehh theres two blocks on the other side...and insurance will cover it but my deductable is 1000 so im still screwed, its getting towed to a body shop now

[Boost Addict]

If youre going to pay the $1000 deductible, might as well fork up the few extra hundred and go after market. Just my 0.02

[AZSPEED3]

Damn that's shitty man. Only in NY.

[atvfreek]

That sucks. God Damn thugs.

Tappin

[Voltron]

Damn....pu rims getting jacked now? Niggas gonna nig.

[Nitr0EngiE]

lol thats fucked up

[harryclay]

Might be worth the deductible. Could always go with some lighter wheels/sticky tires. That's going to be 2k anyways... good luck man!

[Elusivellama]

Sorry about that. But you didn't have wheel locks? I got a set of Gorilla lugnuts with the purchase of my TSWs, normally $40 and you need the key to open all of them. Even my Mazda OEM wheel lock nut is being used on my winters, stealing these and selling them in Quebec is apparently big business.

[Nataphen]

OEM costs $2279.80 per set minus $1000 means that you should get $1279.80.
Tire Rack sells Enkei PF01s for $1196 a set for 18x8s. They are lighter by ~6lbs. per wheel, wider, and look similar to stock (better though IMO).

Enkei Racing PF01 Bright Silver Paint

I think this may be a blessing in disguise. What are they going to give you for the tires? Conti DWS, DW, Hankook Ventus v12, and a few others are cheaper and better than stock.

[rghispanic88]

EL OH FUCKING EL, wow, fucking thiefs these days.

[chintastic]

Originally Posted by Elusivellama Sorry about that. But you didn't have wheel locks? I got a set of Gorilla lugnuts with the purchase of my TSWs, normally $40 and you need the key to open all of them. Even my Mazda OEM wheel lock nut is being used on my winters, stealing these and selling them in Quebec is apparently big business.

hey can u post a link to where u got them?

Originally Posted by Nataphen OEM costs $2279.80 per set minus $1000 means that you should get $1279.80. Tire Rack sells Enkei PF01s for $1196 a set for 18x8s. They are lighter by ~6lbs. per wheel, wider, and look similar to stock (better though IMO). Enkei Racing PF01 Bright Silver Paint I think this may be a blessing in disguise. What are they going to give you for the tires? Conti DWS, DW, Hankook Ventus v12, and a few others are cheaper and better than stock.

i dont know as of yet for tires but i was looking into nitto invos

[Raider]

Lol, tuner lugs have like 2 different patterns. Easily obtained. Fully special wheel locks keyed with some security are $$$.

Oh, and spend a little more for a lower deductible, Jesus!

[Nataphen]

I'd recommend 555s if you're sold on Nitto, but I haven't heard much good about the Invos. IMO, the DWS is the best all-season tire for the money. They are great in wet or dry, comfortable, quiet, handle as well as some summer tires around their price, and they last for-fucking-ever. What price are you looking at for Invos? DWSs should be right at $600.

Originally Posted by Raider Lol, tuner lugs have like 2 different patterns. Easily obtained. Fully special wheel locks keyed with some security are $$$. Oh, and spend a little more for a lower deductible, Jesus!

Noooo shit! My thoughts exactly.

EDIT: Googled it for ya.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...to-invo-page-4
INVOs came in eighth place out of nine. Second place, Hankook v12s, which I have personally had on my MS3. I think that the Conti DWS is a better tire still, and that's why I am running them on the MS3 now.

[vbt101]

Yeah you'll make out on this deal. This should be 4-5k payout. Add in wheels, TPMS, tires mounting and balancing, realignment, lugs, rail/undercarriage damage from the blocks and/or where they decided to jack...the front bumper probably hit the ground at some point, so look at that. I'm probably missing stuff..

[chintastic]

ok then ill get the DWS since i havent heard any bad ....i wanted rota grids 18x8.5 and i was also looking at tsw nurburgrings 18x8.5 ill be lowering the car on koni yellows and swift springs...i dont want to have to roll fenders so i came to the conclusion that 235s would be the ideal size tire

[deek]

Originally Posted by vbt101 Yeah you'll make out on this deal. This should be 4-5k payout. Add in wheels, TPMS, tires mounting and balancing, realignment, lugs, rail/undercarriage damage from the blocks and/or where they decided to jack...the front bumper probably hit the ground at some point, so look at that. I'm probably missing stuff..

i say tell them something like that, get most money possible for damages, missed day of work etc, pay your 1k get 4k check go buy some aftermarket wheels and better wider tires. (1 week of crap for much better setup)

oh an sorry for your loss, id be watching every mazda that drove by after that, our offset is very noticeable and can only fit on certain cars.

[bigriver]

Sorry that happened bro. Even wheel locks wouldnt stop a thief that really wants your rims. They would just use a nut removal tool or jam a smaller socket on the lock nut.

[deek]

Originally Posted by bigriver Sorry that happened bro. Even wheel locks wouldnt stop a thief that really wants your rims. They would just use a nut removal tool or jam a smaller socket on the lock nut.

it just slows them down, but a real thief will always get what they want.

[chintastic]

ill start turning my steering wheel all the way to towards the curb and two sets of wheel locks from now on...i wonder what alarm systems we can use with the tech package

[Werm]

i went as far and using gorilla locking nuts and a different wheel lock for each wheel

[Dash08]

Originally Posted by deek it just slows them down, but a real thief will always get what they want.

A real thief wouldn't waste their time on stock wheels.

Fucking petty criminals. I hate them the most.

[deek]

Originally Posted by Dash08 A real thief wouldn't waste their time on stock wheels. Fucking petty criminals. I hate them the most.

they would if
A. They own a reg 3 and have ms3 envy
B. They are going to resell them on Craigslist
C. They think they look awesome.

[Voltron]

Look in the bright side....they could have just taken the car, and stole all your parts. But keep your eyes open for a set for sale on Craigslist. My guess is that it's someone with a regular 3 who just wanted poo rims.

[Stingray69]

Damn bro, get the fuck out the hood! Hope it works out for you.

[blkspeed307]

Damn man sorry 2 hear that I'm in queens 2 where was your car parked?

[dereeek]

sucks man.
I got some of these on mine:

Amazon.com: MAZDA NEW OEM WHEEL LOCKS!: Automotive

Amazon.com: MAZDA NEW OEM WHEEL LOCKS!: Automotive
Amazon.com: MAZDA NEW OEM WHEEL LOCKS!: Automotive

[akagijoe]

If you want replacement stock wheels I'll give mine up for shipping and a lil extra for gas. Don't need them since I'll prob go steelies for winters and I got after market rims. Will save you on the claim (insurance increase) and deductible. Two have tires still on them (pretty worn on the inside) two without. A lil scratched in places from D.C. potholes but cheap. I imagine you probably need wheels quick though lol. Sucks man sorry you got jacked....

[Mizzle]

Just a note for anyone else... If you get an etching pen, you can put your vin on the inside of the spokes... then when they show up for sale, you got'em.

p.s.
Did you file a police report so the shops know about them? Call tire shops in a 10mi radius to let them know to keep an eye out.

What tires were on them?

[xb2ms3]

damn that sucks man

Like Nataphen said could be a blessing in disguise. get nicer wheels and tires.

[deek]

sell ya my gen 1 gunmetal ms3 wheels and toyo proxes 4 tires.

[Southernace76]

$1,000 deductible and parking outside is a no no. I've got mine at $100 in an apartment complex. You never know who's going to be jealous or vengeful.

[ThizSpeed3]

dam..

[mazdaspeedemon3]

damn man sorry to hear that...hope everything works out for you.

[Blackedout1978]

guys if they want it its there i have a portable compressor, and alli needed to do is have it full of air impact gun and anything is coming off with that and some of there thieving little ways they can get it. Just be carefull where you park.... I have custom lugnutz but i park my car in my garage only. Also i dont leave it in bad hoods..

[Raider]

This is not a wtb thread, so don't post stuff for sale if not VIP, and not posted in the fs section meeting rules.