Buying Wheels, Opinions?
#1
Buying Wheels, Opinions?
So I'm in the market for some new wheels on the 8, and I'm just photoshopping a few different ones to see what I like best.
I want to a local shop and they recommended the Motegi MR122 whites for me. Below is (sort of) what they would look like on my car. What are your thoughts of the white on LY paint?
The other option(s) are a flat black, possibly 5 spoke as well. Other option could be the same but with a machined lip (Though I see a lot of them in my area).
Any opinions, suggestions, etc. is greatly appreciated. I am only uploading a picture or two of the white Mr122's for now, until I get the other ones photoshopped in. The specs for the MR122's are: 18x8, 35+ offset (Though I believe there is an option for a +48 offset as well).
I want to a local shop and they recommended the Motegi MR122 whites for me. Below is (sort of) what they would look like on my car. What are your thoughts of the white on LY paint?
The other option(s) are a flat black, possibly 5 spoke as well. Other option could be the same but with a machined lip (Though I see a lot of them in my area).
Any opinions, suggestions, etc. is greatly appreciated. I am only uploading a picture or two of the white Mr122's for now, until I get the other ones photoshopped in. The specs for the MR122's are: 18x8, 35+ offset (Though I believe there is an option for a +48 offset as well).
Last edited by FungsterRacing; 01-26-2013 at 08:44 PM.
#7
Don't let a shop suggest wheels for you. Search online ... alot. There are tons of wheel threads on this forum. Personally I think the white would be cool but with something a little less generic looking and not such weak sizes and offsets. And don't buy wheels at a tire shop... they overcharge like crazy! There are so many sites out there that offer wheel/tire packages at good prices with free mounting balancing shipping lug nuts centric rings. Just food for thought. You gotta take your time and get something that makes you happy.
#19
1. white wheels look good.
2. Get suspension first
3. Reps are ok....stay within your budget
4. Hookers & Blow >*
2. Get suspension first
3. Reps are ok....stay within your budget
4. Hookers & Blow >*
#20
Thanks all for the opinions. The problem with a coilover setup is that I live in Alberta, but my home is Saskatchewan and especially around the area I live out there l, and here, the roads are not forviging. Lots of potholes, uneven stretches, gravel sections, etc. So it makes me a bit nervous to have the car lower than it is because I already have issues with scraping :/
Saying that, I've always wanted to drop the car a bit and if it means changing driving habits that's just the way it is. I'm no expert at all when it comes to doing such a thing, anyone make a recommendation as to what to get / what I'll need and what I can expect to spend? (ill be hitting up that section of the forum today, but feedback here would be great)
Thanks again all!
Saying that, I've always wanted to drop the car a bit and if it means changing driving habits that's just the way it is. I'm no expert at all when it comes to doing such a thing, anyone make a recommendation as to what to get / what I'll need and what I can expect to spend? (ill be hitting up that section of the forum today, but feedback here would be great)
Thanks again all!
#21
Would any of you recommend something like these then:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...32#post4417132
What does it take to install something like this? And what would something as above be in comparison to a shock/spring and spacer setup? Greatly appreciate this guys.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...32#post4417132
What does it take to install something like this? And what would something as above be in comparison to a shock/spring and spacer setup? Greatly appreciate this guys.
Last edited by FungsterRacing; 01-27-2013 at 12:00 PM.
#24
taking springs off stock shock assembly and reinstalling on koni's/bilsteins
it's a little more involved than it sounds and a longer install than coilovers
it's a little more involved than it sounds and a longer install than coilovers
#25
The link that I had posted - Those are adjustable, meaning that I can raise/lower the car through it's adjustments?
I am considering buying those ones, only difficulty I am having is the new member/no trader score thing. I would hate to throw $850 out the door for nothing (In the event that would happen)