Alright finally for me to move on to getting some new rims. I have a low budget and would like to keep it under $600. Is there any websites you guys recommend to get some new rims?

umm ebay. i got sportmax 006, 18x9.5 all around for $670 shipped with insurance. i love them

Ill be sure to check them out =)

Just remember....You get what you pay for.

rotas from machiii.net

rotas from machiii.net

I was thinking rotas haha. Another opinion for you guys to decide. BRONZE OR BLACK?

VS8 nice website haha there local as well so i can visit them haha. But the question is why does rotas not make much 18 inch rims? there all like 17 etc.

i recently bought rota p1s in 18s
i prefter black on a black car
or silver or hyper black

Hey, when you get your new rims, I need one OEM rim if you want to sell them. Let me know

rotas from machiii.net

Is this a legit site? The price seems too go to be true.

the rota d2 looks nice...

but i think black rims on a black car.. played out.

go for bronze.

Is this a legit site? The price seems too go to be true.

i just received my wheels today

Theres no 18 inch! ahh lol

yea, their selection of 18's seems very limited.....

Anyone prefer other brands around $550 ?

ive looked only ones i like are drag...but they arent good quality

people say you get what you pay for and all that jazz but i am VERY satisfied with my sportmaxx wheels. They may be alittle heavier however they are incredibly strong and i have heard great things about them in that area from friends who have hit huge potholes or run into curbs and never bent them. Also, how much weight the wheel takes when it is balanced can say a lot about it. for instance, german wheels almost never take much weight where as american wheels take a lot. the cheaper the wheel the more weight typically. my wheels took almost no weight, about half an ounce per wheel which is incredible, much less then the stock wheels.

^Mazdatrix uses sportmax's for their drift FC's.

hell, i bought the same one's and now i have them for sale <== shameless plug

Sorry for bringing these alive but would you guys rather get gold rims on a black car or bronze rims?

^Depends on what kind of wheels they are, and what other appearance mods you have done to your car. Both will look good.

You should look at atillas wheels.

Theyre right in your price range and they would look badass on your car.


**I better get a commission for my prospecting efforts :suspect: ****

Haha appearance package wise lets say its stock? only did stuff for performance. Basically the rims are about to be my first appearance mod lol. Oh yes and they are Drag from Tiredirect.com around $130 a pop

here are the links:

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do?dVeh=dVeh&bp=&tc=DRAD9&c=1&rcz=94502&yr=2005&pc=47164&wd=18&rw=&vid=008436&rc=CEBINT

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do?dVeh=dVeh&bp=&tc=DRAD31&c=1&rcz=94502&yr=2005&pc=49272&wd=18&rw=&vid=008436&rc=CEBINT

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do?dVeh=dVeh&bp=&tc=MBMSPE&c=1&rcz=94502&yr=2005&pc=48618&wd=18&rw=&vid=008436&rc=CEBINT

I was planning on getting blue 5zigen lug nuts for the bronze rims but i do not know if it will look good on gold? maybe red?

bronze....

bronze....

which one!? do you like the 2nd link or the 3rd link better? thanks i want a vote sorta haha

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=160827

I like the 1st ones in gold better but don't know if i'd like them in bronze, so i would go with 2nd choice.

I would go for the 2nd link as well
I think Atilla's wheels would look good on your 8 too.

Eek i dont like gunmetal haha. I want something standing out =)

The first link you posted is by far the best looking wheel. But it is only 7.5" wide so I wouldnt get it. Shouldn't get any less than an 8" wide wheel...

So i should stick to 2nd rims? Im planning to get these soon by the way with some 5zigen lug nuts haha =)