Over the winter I scored a set of gram lights but they are 7.5" width. I know the stock 8 comes with an 8" wheel. Now, will this harm the 8's handling characteristics? or, can I just compensate with a larger tire size?

thanks in advance

 

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I know it's a stupid ? but someone please chime in!

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/autox-drag-racing-wheels-kosei-17x8-63570/

 

I know that 17's are ok, I'm more concerned with the width 7.5"

 

The base auto's wheels are 16X7.5

 

Everything you do that decreases performance will argueably 'hurt' the handling in some way, but you already knew that, yes? Will it be a biggie? Probably not...depends on what you do w/your car. For the street, it's really nothing. For track use, your shooting your self in the tire er I mean foot!

But adding the insult of wider tires on skinnier wheels will compound the loss, not help it. W/7.5" wheels stay at 225 or less to maximize sidewall support and minimize flexing and loss of handling precision.

Can't hurt too much to just try what you want i suppose..after all you got um already...

 

thanks, I will go with the 225.