Since I've been looking into purchasing aftermarket rims...

I wanted to find a gallery of rims with the rims on the cars and with the different car/rim selections next to each other. However, I couldn't find anything like that on the net.

So I took the liberty of creating 2 images for you to help with your decision making. I only compared 22 different rims, since my time is slightly valuable -_- ... But there are a good variety of rim types to help you on your way. It sure helped me.

** I took different configurations from tirerack.com with our rx8 2004 selection and print screened and cropped the images **

Here's the second file

BBS RGR is the hands down winner. I'd really like to know if the 9-inch wide by 18-inch diameter will fit all around with 255/40-18 tires. Offset range probably needs to be between 43 and 50 mm...

great post....
I like the gt1 and moda 6
I want the volk gtc rims in silver
Or the racing hart cx either in 19

noobie sez this looks nice (Buddy Club P1 Racing II). anyone know if 17x9, 45mm running 255/40-17 will fit? *hoping to use my set from the FD ;) *

http://www.first-inc.co.jp/buddyclub/p1/2_img/rx8_2.jpg

why would you want 17inch when the 8 comes with18 inch rims in most cases

Originally posted by HedgeHog
noobie sez this looks nice (Buddy Club P1 Racing II). anyone know if 17x9, 45mm running 255/40-17 will fit? *hoping to use my set from the FD ;) *

http://www.first-inc.co.jp/buddyclub/p1/2_img/rx8_2.jpg I bet it does...thought you already sold those, Hedge?? FWIW, the 255/40-17 will be a bit short in overall diameter for the Rx8. The Rx8's stock overall tire diameter is ~26 inches, so you''ll need to switch to 255/45-17 (Mustang/Camaro/Corvette) tire sizes LOL :) The P1s do look good on the Rx8 though...

Originally posted by mikeb
why would you want 17inch when the 8 comes with18 inch rims in most cases
Simple...they have my V700's on them for autoxing. Besides, the OEM rims are fugly....and the RX-8 (if i decide on it) will be the "family car". Already got a more-fun-mobile. :D

Originally posted by SleepRr1
I bet it does...thought you already sold those, Hedge?? FWIW, the 255/40-17 will be a bit short in overall diameter for the Rx8. The Rx8's stock overall tire diameter is ~26 inches, so you''ll need to switch to 255/45-17 (Mustang/Camaro/Corvette) tire sizes LOL The P1s do look good on the Rx8 though...
Deal fell through...i wonder if my RH C2 set will fit then?

http://members.shaw.ca/bentong/rx8_c2.jpg

Although, I think the P1 II's look better on the blue.

http://members.shaw.ca/bentong/rx8_p1II.jpg

I think the GT1's would look really nice...

Originally posted by m477
I think the GT1's would look really nice... Yeah, I agree. The 5-spoke style the Rx8 looks GREAT!

Konig Holes - graphite w/polished rim! (These are my winter wheels, 17")

those tires look huge

Gordon,

How much do the Konigs weigh? i know they are smaller than the OEM size, but i am just curious. I am wondering if the Heliums that Brian Goodwin carries are the only "light" wheel they have. i remember Brian taking the Greenlights (by Konig) off his site because they were heavier than advertised.

take care

santino

The 17" Holes wheels are advertised at 17.1 lbs, which is decent (for a 17" wheel). They are advertised as lightweight by Konig as well, and it seems they are. I weighed the OEM 18" wheel/tire combo at 41.2 lbs apiece, and the 17" Holes/Toyo Garit HT wheel/tire combo at 35.2 lbs - a whopping 6 lbs per corner unsprung weight reduction!! Imagine knocking 6 lbs per corner from a Miata! :eek:

mikeb, the tires are size 215/55-17, and are about 1/2" taller diameter than the OEM 18" tires! The taller sidewall might be deceiving ;)

Regards,
Gordon

the racinghart cx multi-piece looks very nice.

Originally posted by HedgeHog
noobie sez this looks nice (Buddy Club P1 Racing II). anyone know if 17x9, 45mm running 255/40-17 will fit? *hoping to use my set from the FD ;) *

http://www.first-inc.co.jp/buddyclub/p1/2_img/rx8_2.jpg

I agree with the noobie :D

Originally posted by s1mike22
the racinghart cx multi-piece looks very nice.

best rims ive seen for the rx8, how much are they????

i think black wheels are the only option for these cars....IMO

Originally posted by mental pimp
best rims ive seen for the rx8, how much are they????

for 19's around 3500

eee

That's hot. those are the exact rims i was looking for for my black rx8. can u post some more pictures and specs?

How wide can I get those BBS RGR's that will fill out my wheelwells without looking stupid? I am debating between 8.5 and 9" ones. Armed with BFG KDW's of course :)

I can say out of all of those rims, i only like the SSR competitions.

For some reason, I'm hooked on these:

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/rx8/gunmetal_wheels.jpg

I like the Mazdaspeed ones, but for less money I can get some badass non-Mazda wheels

eee

Those are nice wheels... What are they??

noobie sez this looks nice (Buddy Club P1 Racing II). anyone know if 17x9, 45mm running 255/40-17 will fit? *hoping to use my set from the FD ;) *

http://www.first-inc.co.jp/buddyclub/p1/2_img/rx8_2.jpg

Are those 17X9 in the pic..????

noobie sez this looks nice (Buddy Club P1 Racing II). anyone know if 17x9, 45mm running 255/40-17 will fit? *hoping to use my set from the FD ;) *

http://www.first-inc.co.jp/buddyclub/p1/2_img/rx8_2.jpg

Hedgehog,
its does fit
i m using 18x9 255/40-18
but r 17's enuff to clear the brakes?
here my car wif buddy clubs

those are SF challenge from volk

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6418