15" wheels for RX8
#1
15" wheels for RX8
Hello guys.
I have been searching on here and google,and found only 1 thread on my question but no conclusion.
I know some are going to say why and is very simple.
I have a few friends that run spec Miata and I can get their tires free or very cheap as they swap tires for almost every race, I also have 2 sets of RX7 rims in 15.
This is no high end car and used for autox for fun.
Thanks
I have been searching on here and google,and found only 1 thread on my question but no conclusion.
I know some are going to say why and is very simple.
I have a few friends that run spec Miata and I can get their tires free or very cheap as they swap tires for almost every race, I also have 2 sets of RX7 rims in 15.
This is no high end car and used for autox for fun.
Thanks
#3
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The smallest wheels that will fit over an MT RX-8 is 17", and even then there are some that won't fit. Even the base ATs from 04~05 will require 16" wheels.
So yeah, you gotta downsize the brakes, which won't really be a great thing to do for AutoX.
So yeah, you gotta downsize the brakes, which won't really be a great thing to do for AutoX.
#4
Maybe with some adapters made?
Thank you guys for your response.
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Also I know you can get their R15 tires, but with what profile and width? Miata-sized wheels and tires are way too small for this car. Depends on year of Miata I suppose, but still.
[edit] realized you said SpecMiata, so 205s. That's narrower than stock...
[edit] realized you said SpecMiata, so 205s. That's narrower than stock...
Last edited by Loki; 06-29-2018 at 10:57 PM.
#7
Even if the tires are smaller, wheels or profile or width, the idea is not to use my street tires, this is to only have some fun.
So is there is a way to use 15" rims?
Thanks guys.
So is there is a way to use 15" rims?
Thanks guys.
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You'll need to change rotor size, caliper bracket and calipers to something that will fit.
It will take a ton of very careful measurements and you will reduce your braking ability, probably drastically.
The other option is to just get a set of inexpensive 17x8 wheels and talk to your fellow autocrossers and try to score their take-offs on the cheap.
It will take a ton of very careful measurements and you will reduce your braking ability, probably drastically.
The other option is to just get a set of inexpensive 17x8 wheels and talk to your fellow autocrossers and try to score their take-offs on the cheap.
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