I'm considering a few different possible rims for my black 8. Just looking for some feedback / opinions....


This is the ADR Cypher (gunmetal)

this is the Falken torque 5..

ADR Sterling

Exel DL-46

I like the looks of the Sterling best. I think on a black car that black wheels is just too much. Plus I never liked the look of the little screws on the circumference to simulate a three piece wheel. The screws are fake which goes against my form/function crap. The worst part of the screws is they will make it a bear to clean the wheels.

Also, If anyone has any suggestions about rims, please post them!!

Originally posted by Sanguine_Dark
Also, If anyone has any suggestions about rims, please post them!!

Konig Holes - lightweight!

http://www.konigwheels.com/images/284_b.jpg

Save the Konigs, ADRs and Motegis for winter wheels, cheap autox wheels, or for the ricers... Same goes for chrome IMO, chrome just looks trashy.


Now that I've managed to offend many people in this forum... what else is new... :p

These would look awesome on a Black RX-8, Racing Hart GT5s in black.

Ike,

No offenses here. :) Just opinions...plus I'm still looking around. That racing hart is NICE. Any idea on it's weight / prices?

S_D

275-350 per depending on what size you want, someone else on the forum might be able to confirm if they are available for the RX-8 yet. Not sure on the weight, but Racing Hart is probably not going to make a heavy wheel.

Here's a link with some really nice wheels...

http://www.finalstageauto.com/tuner-wheels1.htm

And here's a link with some nice wheels and some god awful ones :p

http://www.victoriatire.com/w_style_search.html?cart=10714713746829336&style=&

After seeing the Volk SF Challenges in black -- why would even look any further :confused: Best wheel I have ever seen on the black 8.

Based on the choices provided. Am I a dork for liking the stock wheels? :p

Sanguine are you going on the drive tomorrow thru northern AZ?

RXhusker....

Yeah...the Volks Black on Black look is incredible. I'm just considering doing something 'different'. Although I may just have to copy that incredible looking black 8.

Poolsidenaz....

I am a big fan of the stock wheels as well. I am going to need a second set of rims eventually anyway so I'm just polling around for ideas. And yes I'll be there tommorow so I'll get to meet you...I'm one of the army of darkness...er...group of black rx-8's in the RCCAZ

btw....here's a photochop of my 8 with the Torque 5's on it....I'm working on some others too....

Originally posted by IkeWRX
Save the Konigs, ADRs and Motegis for winter wheels, cheap autox wheels, or for the ricers... Same goes for chrome IMO, chrome just looks trashy.


Now that I've managed to offend many people in this forum... what else is new... :p

These would look awesome on a Black RX-8, Racing Hart GT5s in black.

I've been in the aftermarket trim business for 10 years, and have been selling/installing wheels for about 7 years. Over the years, I'd say I've sold 25 sets of Motegi, Konig, and ADR wheels for every 1 set of Racing Hart or RH evolution wheels I've sold.

I've warrantied more Racing Hart wheels than all three of those brands combined in that time, due to finish problems, clear coat peeling, etc. The RH wheel that Ike posted above is, cosmetically, very similar to a couple of the wheels posted by the thread starter. He termed the ADR, Konig, and Motegi wheels as "ricey," and then posted a pic of a similar looking wheel that is simply more expensive, and said that it looks "awesome."

So, does inexpensive mean "ricey" to you? I'm no genius, but I do know the wheel business. Shopping for wheels is no different than shopping for anything else, "expensive" doesn't always mean "good quality." Now, I'm not stating that RH wheels are not good quality, I'm simply stating that the other brands mentioned above are reputable manufacturers, and not any more "ricey" than the similar RH brand wheels.

I normally take Ike's comments with a grain of salt, because he's always on here jaw-flapping, and many times making little sense. But this is one of the few times I have to "chime-in" in reference to his "flapping."

As for the "chrome is trashy" comment, I will say this this: When putting appearence as top on your priority list, tasteful, correctly sized chrome wheels are anything but trashy. Last I checked, I wasn't Mario Andretti, so I won't be racing my car around any kind of track where every pound counts, no will many of you. So when shopping for wheels, decide first what your priority is, secondly assess your budget, and finally research the quality of the wheels that are within that budget. For example, cosmetics were obviously not one of Ike's priorities, because he bought a WRX. :D

I'm not claiming to be the "authority" on wheels on this forum, but, anyone can feel free to PM me with any questions regarding wheels any time. And you can do so without someone telling you your choices are "ricey" or "trashy." One thing I've learned in my years of doing this, is that peoples wants and needs are many times different from that of your own, but you should respect them. If Ike were to state a "legitiment" down side to using chrome wheels (weight or maintenence), then his comments might actually be worth reading. But, to just call them trashy, is just ignorant and disrepectful.

This is, however, is an open forum, and we'll just have to overlook his offensive nature. Thank you to all (with brains) who have something constructive to say on this thread.

Originally posted by mdw33333
For example, cosmetics were obviously not one of Ike's priorities, because he bought a WRX. :D

Daaayaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmm

:D

mdw33333
you summed it up
good words.

No, inexpensive does not mean ricey to me, but basing your whole ad campaign around the fast and the furious does. If you want to be Fast and Furious that's great, but Motegi and all their little tuner wannabe fans can kiss my ass :)

Regards,
Ike

Originally posted by mdw33333
I've been in the aftermarket trim business for 10 years

So what does being a pimp have to do with RX-8 wheels.:D (Sorry, I'm feeling corny)

Wowie....that was quite a post mdw3333.

I think you brought up a good point about budget and 'style'. I would love to buy some racingharts...their wheels are very stylish and light. I don't like all of their designs even though the pricetag is around the balance of my 2nd mortgage.

My main intention is to get a 'distinct' look for my car at a reasonable price so I can afford to do 'other' things to it as well. Again, opinions are what I'm seeking. I do appreciate Ike's stance on chrome and the like. I personally would put chrome wheels on my black rx IF I could find a set that were stylish without being gaudy. I also am glad that he at least pointed out some other options to consider.

Originally posted by Sanguine_Dark
Wowie....that was quite a post mdw3333.

I think you brought up a good point about budget and 'style'. I would love to buy some racingharts...their wheels are very stylish and light. I don't like all of their designs even though the pricetag is around the balance of my 2nd mortgage.

My main intention is to get a 'distinct' look for my car at a reasonable price so I can afford to do 'other' things to it as well. Again, opinions are what I'm seeking. I do appreciate Ike's stance on chrome and the like. I personally would put chrome wheels on my black rx IF I could find a set that were stylish without being gaudy. I also am glad that he at least pointed out some other options to consider.

The Racing Harts (I think those are their second label) that I showed you aren't all that bad, but some of their wheels do get rather pricey. I don't see anything wrong with not spending a ton of money on wheels, but just like certain autos there are stigmas that go along with some wheels. Whether you want to buy into that stigma is up to you, but let's face it ,Konigs and Motegis seem to be the wheel of choice for many many riced out cars out there.

I look at wheels as a compliment to a car that can make or break it. When you see a car and the very first thing you notice is the wheels and they stick out like a sore thumb I think it's a diservice.
This is why chrome wheels, deepdish wheels, overly large wheels, bother me and many other car enthusiasts. Also, why the hell is there a need for 30 little bolts on a 1 piece wheel, and how it that any different from putting a Type R sticker on your Civic DX. The bolts are a little more subtle perhaps, but the idea is almost along the same lines.

Guys that work at trim shops, wheel shops, whatever, in all of my experience like the bling, so do guys at Pepboys, Autozone, and Jiffy Lube for that matter... The gaudier the better in many cases, which is not nor will it ever be my taste. They have a right to their opinion just like I have a right to tell them it looks like hell.

Goodluck on your search Sanguine, and thanks for respecting what I had to say :)

Ill say one thing..you get what you pay for.That is the short version Ike

Originally posted by WTF no turbo
Ill say one thing..you get what you pay for.That is the short version Ike


I don't think that's always the case. There certainly are some good wheels out there that won't cost you a fortune and will look nice. That's probably the one thing MDW and I would agree on.

I have these in Gunmetal, look pretty sharp! Yeah, Yeah, I'll get pics up pretty soon. The weather just got nice and I haven't had them on long

Very nice, Volks are sexy wheels :D

DANG! I want some VOLKS.. or Racing Harts... they're "the ballers" choice..

I really like those first ADR's and then the konigs...those would look pretty hot dude. Anything with a chrome lip.

I really liked the Racing Hart C4 but I couldn't justify spending $1,000 per rim. So after a lot of hunting I found the RS Limited Limix which was a fraction of the cost but still had a similar look. They fit fine and weigh about 18 lbs. In the end I spent about $1300 on the rims, Kumho Ecsta MX tires, M&B, and shipping.

Would I have preferred the Racing Harts? Sure, as long as someone else was footing the bill but this way I was able to afford a set of JIC coil-overs too! :D

Racing Hart C4
http://store3.yimg.com/I/finalstageauto_1786_7798828

RS Limited Limix
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/498000-498999/498315_19_full.jpg

so I'm cheap or my rims are rice because they only cost me 250 each.

I bought my rims for style not to shave one tenth off my quarter mile time.

Wheels, as everything else is subjective.

My opinion means nothing.....but I like the stock wheels, and the only ones I would replace them with cost too much money...so I'll be rocking the stock 18's for a looong time.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/enkcp1.large.jpg How about this, are they nice or too much rice

Precious,
I like the pattern as it is close to stock. However I wonder if the crisp lines on this wheel would contrast in a bad manner with the lines of the RX-8? It could look good but I'd have to see it on the car first.

Not bad Precious, but I agree they're too ridgid looking for the 8 IMO.

That nice Precious, I found the rims on a Maxima, can someone photoshop this on a RX8 to see how they look thanks.http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/193000-193999/193661_141_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/193000-193999/193661_144_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/193000-193999/193661_145_full.jpg

Gah! That poor maxima :(

those rims remind me of a camaro for some reason

I like these rims
http://store2.yimg.com/I/hopup1_1785_110364261

I like those a lot Chavo..

Hmmmmm....G-games are nice.

G-games are Ray's (Volk) less expensive import tuner line -- still good looking and likely well-made wheels.

Those are the rims I will get when I buy my RX8(Red RX8 with MS Body kit and rims, must finish college first).
:(

Here is a pic of the G Games 77 Wolf on a Acura RSX
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/cvJHalRSXS.gif

Argh, it's so hard to finish college when I spend all day cruising this site! Must...write...thesis...

is that image made to look as though it fits the 18" brim pattern, they look really small? not to be mean or anything i just want to know for future reference if i should need the
19's?

this are the lith rims i weel reciv 15 of this month.
Enkei RPF1 8.5x19". when i instal them i whel send same pix.

http://www.enkei.co.jp/en/products_img/elem_detail_rpf1_19.jpg

This is a great thread. I to am looking for some wheels that will set my car off, but price is important. Maybe one day I won't have to decide based on price but now I do. I am now looking at these; http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7941639823.

This was just a picture, I would get them in 18s though.

so I'm cheap or my rims are rice because they only cost me 250 each.

I bought my rims for style not to shave one tenth off my quarter mile time.

i like to change the wheels, so cant see myself paying heaps for a set of wheels.... im on my 2nd set now. im waiting for another set of wheels in the new years :D
in my case, it worked out cheaper for me to trade the old ones in for a new one with brand spanking wheels. ah.... its great to have connections :D

Fellow Black 8,
I saw you did a nice photochop with your 8. Would you possibly be able to do a couple for me? The wife just gave me the go ahead on some rims but I can't decide between the TSW Montage or the TSW Mondello.
http://www.tsw.com/new/download/files/mondello.jpg
http://www.tsw.com/new/download/files/montage_hypersilver.jpg

Which rims did you end up going with?
Thank you
Slaughter

http://www.adamedia.net/Tire-wheel/limit/507b.jpg

^^^^

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/html/emoticons/bling.gif

anytime I get asked about wheels I have to post this link:

www.ccwheel.com

I think these things are awesome, maybe some folks don't like the polished look or something but I realy think these are sick:

I've got the ADR Cypher wheels on mine. I love them.

this are the lith rims i weel reciv 15 of this month.
Enkei RPF1 8.5x19". when i instal them i whel send same pix.

http://www.enkei.co.jp/en/products_img/elem_detail_rpf1_19.jpg

those are nice wheels.. if you dont mind, is that the rmagic wing? or somethin diff.
*edit* the wing on ur 8 in ur sig.