Well, now that I'm fairly settled with wheels, I just wanted to make a post documenting my changes over the past year for people to see. I've enjoyed nearly every set for each of their strong suites, be it performance or looks. Some people will like, dislike, love, or hate them for various reasons but hey, fair game - that's a huge part of modifications, right? The car has gone in and out of daily driven status with these setups. As for future plans, I'll be going with wider rubber, raising it a bit, and doing some more performance driving. For now, love 'em or hate 'em, it's been fun going through the various stages; enjoy!

18x9.5 +45 w/ 275/35/18
Silver Enkei RPF1




The typical rx8 performance setup. No fender work needed to fit fatty 275's. Was a great setup but I wanted some change...

 

18x9.5 +12 w/ 255/40/18
Takata Green Work CR-Kais




Got these from an evo X owner. The evo runs taller tires so the 255/40 were one profile too tall. This really hindered my enjoyment. I want to say this is one of the earlier lower offset wheels posted on the forums but that would be a very tall claim to make. Either way, I finally got the chance to rock a set of wheels in one of my favorite colors!

 

18x10.5 +22 w/ 235/40/18+245/40/18 and later on 265/35/18
British Black Prodrive GC-010G











Definitely a great mix of function meets form. When I first got these, they had some pretty stretched tires on them. At the time this was alright because it gave me a chance to gauge the fitment on them. I later went with 265's which proved to be a great move. No rubbing issues of course.

 

18x9.5 +15 w/ 265/35/18
Special Brilliant Coating Enkei RPF1






I had always wanted to run some low offset rpf1 and when the opportunity came, I jumped on it. The squared tires required some camber but it wasn't anything unlivable, really. Definitely a tight fit that took some finessing to get everything to sit properly.

 

19x9.5 +28 Front 19x10.5 +23 rear w/245/35/19 + 285/35/19 (rears didn't really fit, tires were a bit too tall and wide...)
Gold Volk SF Challenge



I got the horrible idea to trade the RPF1's for these. In the end it ended up working out but at the time I couldn't help but feel a little silly for the move. I was confident they could fit well with the right tire sizes but I never ended up going through with it.

 

17x9 +18 Front 18x10 +20 Rear w/ 245/40/17 + 245/40/18
Work Metal Buff S1 Meister







One of my favorite setups I've done thus far. The double stagger was a risk but I went for it and was satisfied with the results. Spacers could have helped with the fitment a bit but hey, I wasn't too picky.

 

i love the stance with those british black prodrives. sexxxyyyy

 

18x10.5 +15 w/ 245/40/18
Orange Volk TE-37











My current setup which is here to stay for a long while. Right now the tires aren't the widest but it was a must to see how this spec wheel would fit.

 

What if you painted a set of Work Miesters Orange??? Might look good too...
My fav setup for you were the Prodives....

 

Weird, but i like them all except the SF challenges and they are one of my favorite wheels.

 

Those are pretty cool, makes me wonder what orange RPF1's would look like... hmmm

 

wwow u look like u very rich lol share me on of those 20 in rim please

 

Props tilt, hope I get to see the Volks sometime

 

Holy **** tilt; I knew those TE's got snatched up but I didnt know it was from you!! Those are the sickest wheels I have ever seen on an 8. The concavity is just overwhelming

Im glad you'll be keeping this setup for awhile!

 

lol, it's one set at a time. Definitely not rich, though I do work hard for what I've got.

When's the next weekend socal meet?

Lol thanks. I can't wait to see them rolling!






On a side note, as I look over the pics that orange really throws off post-prod editing. My color adjustments are wretched! It's pretty clear I rushed through that set, haha.

 

How's full-lock turning? The front looks a little cramped...

 

damn tilt your new setup looks amazing, i wonder how they will look with your feed bumper on ooohhhh

 

your newest volks you should not let go..i cant imagine trading those for anything else..i really think you need a full aero to finish up the look..btw your setups are really sick and brave for exploring soo many different setups!

 

I love the new setup.

 

Thanks man - Funny enough, I've actually got a full kit, sans rear, lined up. I'm dealing with Shine and they're still needing it so it is yet to be painted and properly fitted. I may go lip kit direction as well, only time will tell. Here is a little shot I took a while back:

 

^^thats sick! and crazy rare cant wait to see more of that

 

looks sick man

 

Those are sick and you should keep them! I was eyeing them on the the evo forum too...

 

why u dnt have corner lights in any of the pics??? just wondering

 

hes shaving em off his feed bumper