hi folks,

anyone got a second hand 18" rims with rubber to let go?? If so, pls pm me and advise on the damage as well.. thanks!

 

Just PM you on Alen's HP. He is going to change his rims.

 

thnx bro! will call him ...

BTW, is 18" on the 4AT 8 too big? Me worried that it will become sluggish at pick up and thus adds on to the FC damage.... any comments??

But 16" on the 8 is really cartoon leh ...

 

Try 17" rims. Mine a 4AT, pick up faster and better FC when i'm on 16"

 

18in for the rx8 is optimum. Killer looks, ideal size.

Contrary to beliefs, the pickup will not be sluggish. Proven with 19in rims, pickup faster than some with 18in.

FC more or less affected between 16in n 18in. Hwever wat u get in return is better stability... u win some, u lose some... dun worry abt the FC... its not alarming...

 

bro,

most of the 4ATs on 18, some even on 19.

if u afraid of slower pick up or fuel consumption then get lightweight rims lah.

nowadays petrol price quite reasonable so no need to worry much lah.

if u light footed, 420km a tank is not a problem.

 

i always have the impression that upgrading the size of the rims puts more stress on the brake. Is that true?

 

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...40#post1760140

 

i'm driving a 4AT. previously was on 16inch, changed to 18inch about half a year ago... no difference in FC with much better looks...

 

well, becos it increases the unsprung weight of the car, it definitely takes more effort for the brakes to stop.....