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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Do four tires fit IN the 8?

Ok, my father works for a tire company and I'm looking to get a new set of 245/40R18's for the car. Its really easy for him to just have them setup for will call at the warehouse instead of shipping them to me. Problem is that I only have the rx8.

So....will four of those size tires fit ?
Maybe one or two in the trunk and two in the back seat? (I'll wrap them of course)

Seems like I should be able to get them in the car but before I drive down there I would like to know if someone else has done the same thing or has tried.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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Yes, no problem
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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yup, you can put all 4 of them in the back seat. 2 per side, and facing so the sidewalls are facing the back of the seats, not facing the doors.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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make sure you cover your center console and pass through panel to protect them from scratches.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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i picked up a set of 4 rims+tires and it fit pretty good. I think you'll be fine.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Ok, thanks guys.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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One will fit in the trunk, the other 3 in the back seat facing the seats and use the passenger seat to hold them still by pushing it back against the tires.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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yes, and definitely cover the center tunnel/console with something so you don't scratch it!
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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I've had 6 tires in my 8... dont ask why... but they fit
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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ive had 4 18x10" wheels in my 8 before but never more than 2 tires lol
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