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Old 01-29-2010, 11:03 PM
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Hello all,

This weekend I will be picking up a set of 18" wheels+tires. I was hoping to take the Rx8 on the road trip instead of the girlfriends car.

My question is- Will a set of 4 18" wheels & tires fit in the Rx8?

Sorry for the ridiculous & asinine question.


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Old 01-29-2010, 11:09 PM
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^yes 1 in trunk 1 in each rear seat
1 in passenger ... make sure you put them in Hefty trash bags

(Ive done it before)

ALSO.. let the air out of the tires

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4" wheels are pretty small, so I don't see an issue!

But, see above for the real answer.

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Old 01-29-2010, 11:12 PM
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Your in Santa Maria? I have a cousin that lives off Main/Western/Pershing.... uncles owns "Lo mejor de Jalisco" Seafood/mexican restaurant. I always get free food add me as afriend I cant im on my PS3...
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Originally Posted by ZumnRx8
^yes 1 in trunk 1 in each rear seat
1 in passenger ... make sure you put them in Hefty trash bags

(Ive done it before)

ALSO.. let the air out of the tires

Post pics
Originally Posted by ZumnRx8
Your in Santa Maria? I have a cousin that lives off Main/Western/Pershing.... uncles owns "Lo mejor de Jalisco" Seafood/mexican restaurant. I always get free food add me as afriend I cant im on my PS3...
Thanks for all the replies.

I intend to get some fender covers/welding blankets from my work to cover my interior.

I actually live in Lompoc. I used to commute to SM every day for work. but now I work in Lompoc.
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1 in passenger seat, two in the back seats and 1 in the trunk. That has been mentioned will work.
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Psh, I've fitted 3 in the rear seats and then the last one in the trunk! 4 18" wheels + a passenger, how much more can I ask for?
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Above advice is very sound. So what kind of rims did you get?
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Racing Harts.

They are going on the GF's Celica though. I am personally saving up for a set of OZ Superleggeras in Black.
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^ultraleggeras are better
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Originally Posted by alz0rz
Psh, I've fitted 3 in the rear seats and then the last one in the trunk! 4 18" wheels + a passenger, how much more can I ask for?
So have I. Was able to fit three 18" with Hoosier A6s in tire warmers in the back and the last in the trunk. It can be done!
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Originally Posted by ZumnRx8
^ultraleggeras are better
This is true!
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^I know, thats why I said it.
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