i am wondering can you get the 06 rims instead of the 07 rims when u buy the car

 

I would think not....There are typically part cutoffs at model year changes. (Old inventory pulled and put into Service req't and new inventory put on the line for the next model year car.) You should be able to find a set for sale though. Any newer Mazda wheel will work on the 3 (Miata, 3, 5, 6, RX-8)

 

thanks so i can put the rx-8 rims on a three

 

I'm having the same problem, I just purchased a 2007 Mazda 3 Hatchback, and I hate the new rims (don't know what mazda was thinking). Anyway I can find new OEM factory rims for the M3, however it is for the 2005 model...so my biggest concern is the 2005 OEM rims compatible with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System!
Called Mazda, they're not sure, however the guy that has the 2005 rims says if the monitoring system is in the stem of the wheel it can be transfered. Does anyone know anything about the TPM or where it is located?

Here is the link to the site selling the 2005 OEM Rims: http://www.finishlinewheels.com/MAZDA/MAZDA+3/2005/

 

Yes, if you use the 18" ones, you should stick to no larger than a 225/40R18. I think there are 16, 17 and 18" rims available for the RX-8. FYI...The RX-8 wheels tend to sit ~10mm further out than the stock wheels.

I'm running 225/45R17 on 17x7 Mazda6 wheels on my 3 and they work/fit just fine. I've got the RX-8 wheels (18x8) on my wife's 6. Once we burn up those tires in another summer or so, I'll swap them onto my 3.