So i have these rims: http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...8436&rc=TSEINT

Im a noob at tires and wheels. Could i fit 245/40-18 on them?

 

No idea why you chose something that is narrower than stock wheels, but yes 245/40/18 will fit.

 

Personally a 245 on a 8" rim is just about too much

With a 7.5" rim you'll want no more than a 235

 

Don't cheap out on wheels man.

Do some research

Save some money

Get something that will make us like you.

 

^no pressure from the above statement

 

these wells came on the 8 not my choice of wheel. The tires are wearing out so that why im looking at getting bigger than what it has right now which is 225.

 

thinking of getting the enkei ekm3 18x8 with 245 all around, is that any better?

 

Eh, those only come in 18x8 +40. Keep searching for a wheel that will fill out the fender a bit more

 

got any suggestions? im looking for something either gunmetal or black also my spending limit is 200 per wheel.

 

actually i found these i kinda like, TR Motorsport C2. +48mm offset and they weight 20lbs each.

 

18x9's or bigger...no tire smaller 275/35...hehe!

 

If your limit is $200 a wheel...Don't buy anything. Save up and get something that will last and you will like..

 

255's will fit the stock wheel, so to answer the op's question, yes i think 245's will fit your 7.5

 

245s should really not be put on anything smaller than 8".

teamrx8 has fit 295s on an 8". hahaha.

 

lol no way really?

my tire guy said it was a pain in the *** to fit 255's on the 8".

btw 255's flush with the wheel, or it did on mine, looked good.

do u know where a link to that thread or pic maybe?

 

Yeah Ive seen 285's on the stock rims and I refused to ride in the car. Too scary.

This is basically how it should work:

8" rim: 245 or thinner
8.5" : 255 or thinner
9" : 265 or thinner
9.5" : 275 or thinner

and so on...

 

i found some enkei rpf1 for a pretty nice price here in houston my only concern is that they are 17X9 +20, dont know if 17 inch would look that great on the rx8. They also come with tires that are BFG G-sport 255/40-17 tires 97% tread life left and Khumo MX 225/45-17 tires 60%. What do yall think?

 

are you kidding?? $200 is a lot of money per wheel. Rims are going to last a long time unless they ruined by some kind of accident.

 

TopGear is right, unless you dont care about weight and longevity. You can buy a set of wheels for $400 if you want, but dont expect them not to bend when you hit a big pothole. Those types of rims ALWAYS weigh more than stock; I guarantee you that.

Also, it is very easy to tell the difference between cheap rims and good rims; Paint, how the rim is made, etc.

 

Comments on my findings on my last post?

 

IMO 17's are only good for the track; I wouldnt rock them for DD'ing.

Wierd that the set has staggered tires also. +20 will need fender rolling.