JDM Mazdaspeed 18 Wheels by ENKEI
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nighstorm project
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I think what I paid for them is reasonable as the stock wheels without the center cap at Rosenthal Mazda are $459 each. The dark chrome wheels are $390 each. I waited for a few weeks before ordering to get a better exchange rate also. Saved about $ 100 doing that too 
The photo posted by tiltmode43 above is what originally made me want them in the first place. I think they will look great on a stock RX-8 as there are no plans to add a body kit to my project car.
EXILE
The photo posted by tiltmode43 above is what originally made me want them in the first place. I think they will look great on a stock RX-8 as there are no plans to add a body kit to my project car.
EXILE
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From: Fontucky, right next to Patriotville
Originally Posted by EXILE
I paid $2192 including shipping to my door from Japan. No taxes were levied. The sizes are as follows: 18.0 x 8.0J + 50
I hope that helps.
EXILE
I hope that helps.
EXILE
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Can anyone post a photo of the stock wheel with a TPMS sensor? I would like to compare the two. I think the wheels I bought should take it as it has that groove along the inside of the wheel.
Edit: Going to see my mechanic at Mazda. He will be able to tell if TPMS will fit. More later....
EXILE
Edit: Going to see my mechanic at Mazda. He will be able to tell if TPMS will fit. More later....
EXILE
Last edited by EXILE; Nov 3, 2006 at 03:10 PM.
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TPMS Update
I showed the wheels to my mechanic at Mazda. The wheels will indeed take TPMS from the stock wheels...just a straight swap. So nothing is lost in upgrading to these wheels.
EXILE
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Originally Posted by JRichter
Very nice and I don't think the price is that bad. Why don't you let me use those wheels until you get your 8...
HAHAHAHA that's funny...but no.
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Last edited by EXILE; Nov 4, 2006 at 09:03 PM.
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Nice wheels! From what I know, I think you might be the first rx8clubber that has the MS2 rims (that we know of anyways). Damn Exile, that's so funny how you bought the wheels prior to the car.
Man, I might go for the MS2 seeing as that the Advan's are about the same price!
Man, I might go for the MS2 seeing as that the Advan's are about the same price!
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nighstorm project
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Actually, I have a whole closet full of RX-8 parts that I plan to install after I get my car. I've been buying one or two parts for several months now. My list of parts to obtain is four pages long on paper!
(edit:see road to nightstorm for more info)
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/road-nightstorm-103255/
EXILE
(edit:see road to nightstorm for more info)
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/road-nightstorm-103255/
EXILE
Last edited by EXILE; Nov 13, 2006 at 02:19 PM.
Dedication.
Those wheels are very nice. I like them better than the potentially new Mazdaspeed kit.
I was thinking the TPMS would fit just fine when I saw the pic.
How much do they weigh?
Those wheels are very nice. I like them better than the potentially new Mazdaspeed kit.
I was thinking the TPMS would fit just fine when I saw the pic.
How much do they weigh?
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I can get these for anyone for cheaper as you won't have to pay wire transfer or credit card payment fees through them (or paypal) which is 3-5%. We are an authorized US distributor of JapanParts.
Best Regards,
Jason
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Best Regards,
Jason
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The wheels look great Exile! I can't blame you for buying the parts before the car.....I actually did the same thing. I had my whole MS kit, wheels, and MS exhaust sitting at my house months before the car was even built. I actually bought my MS kit from JapanParts and they were fairly easy to work with and not too pricey as you said before. Course if MazdaParts.com is selling the same stuff.....I know it would be a much safer and quicker transaction. Looks good!
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Originally Posted by Im_DANomite
looks awesome. only thing i don't like is the offset. you should consider wheel spacers.
I do not understand what you mean by offset and the need for wheel spacers. Please explain yourself.
EXILE
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Originally Posted by 1andonly
do they come in black?
No, they only come in Dark Silver. But I'm sure you could get them powder-coated any colour you wish. The mazdaspeed logo on the spoke is only a sticker.
EXILE
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Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
Dedication.
Those wheels are very nice. I like them better than the potentially new Mazdaspeed kit.
I was thinking the TPMS would fit just fine when I saw the pic.
How much do they weigh?
Those wheels are very nice. I like them better than the potentially new Mazdaspeed kit.
I was thinking the TPMS would fit just fine when I saw the pic.
How much do they weigh?
They weight 20 lbs each without the valve stem or TPMS sensor.
EXILE
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From: Fontucky, right next to Patriotville
Originally Posted by EXILE
I do not understand what you mean by offset and the need for wheel spacers. Please explain yourself.
EXILE
EXILE
yes, what he said. if you look at the stock wheels, they are "tucked" in towards the middle of the car. the face of the rim should be nearly lined up with the edge of the fender. this gives the car a much more wider stance and will give it a more agressive look.
