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Old 10-28-2003, 06:16 PM
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What to do with 18" rims?

As freq readers know, I am thinking of exporting a RX8 back to Taiwan. However, 18" might be too much for the road condition there. Is it possible to ask dealer to swap the 18" for 16" and then ask for a discount? They will probably get the $$$ back on the other car.
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Not likely - the cars with 18" wheels also have larger brakes, and there is little chance that the 16" wheels can fit over the larger brakes. Some of us have bought 17" wheels to use for winter tires, but you still have to be careful to ensure that your 17" wheel of choice fits - not all do!

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Why not the 18 work in Taiwan condition?
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why not 18" in taiwan?

The 18" might last 1 year max...
the road condition in Taiwan isn't exactly great...

It seems like they are always fixing roads here and there.
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lol taiwan is pretty chaotic. ur cars gonna get keyed up on the first day
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good luck with that in taiwan. Taiwan Traffic is horrible. The taxi drivers are worse.
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Originally posted by alphapenguin
good luck with that in taiwan. Taiwan Traffic is horrible. The taxi drivers are worse.

yep, remember the "taxi wars" a couple years back? crazy ****, the whole country was at war, people were being beaten and killed.

also EVERYONE in taiwan who drives(which isnt alot since most plp use scooters) carries some sort of weapon in their car. most likely a bat, but some carry swords, meat clevers, and what not.

its hardcore **** in taiwan
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Originally posted by tribal azn2
yep, remember the "taxi wars" a couple years back? crazy ****, the whole country was at war, people were being beaten and killed.

also EVERYONE in taiwan who drives(which isnt alot since most plp use scooters) carries some sort of weapon in their car. most likely a bat, but some carry swords, meat clevers, and what not.

its hardcore **** in taiwan
HAHAHA... you are the most stereotyping guy I know... HAHAHA...

You are scarying all the potential tourists away...
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Originally posted by Technomarine
HAHAHA... you are the most stereotyping guy I know... HAHAHA...

You are scarying all the potential tourists away...
lol im taiwanese myself. been back there several times. its no stereotypes.
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Originally posted by tribal azn2
lol im taiwanese myself. been back there several times. its no stereotypes.
WA-KAW! Where in Taiwan do you live? If I was working in Taipei, I wouldn't need a car. But I will live in the South to be close to my family as my parents are hitting the big 7-0 soon.
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Originally posted by Technomarine
WA-KAW! Where in Taiwan do you live? If I was working in Taipei, I wouldn't need a car. But I will live in the South to be close to my family as my parents are hitting the big 7-0 soon.
lol wa-kaw.


im taiwanese but im living in california. we have a house in taipei tho.
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