https://www.tirerack.com/cart/SelectShipping.jsp question.. anybody think this would be a good idea/deal and set up?
a quick look on tirerack shows $56ea for the steelies. You can find a set of used subaru 16" alloys for less than $200. The ONLY advantage to steelies is the price. Alloys are lighter and stronger. other than that, winterforces are a great tire. Pretty hard to get even remotely similar performance for that price.
or..... http://mnsubaru.com/index.php?threads/snow-tires-and-steel.36574/ better tires, on wheels, for much less....
^^^ are you sure those are 5-100?? Mazdas are 5-114.3 with a high offset. The rims will work but he will need 5-100 so if the rims are dual drill they should work