Wheel size - RX8Club.com

Dec 19, 2006 | 10:53 AM

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Wheel size

Anyone ever successfully put 19X9s before on their 8, without losing horsepower/torque????

If so, Any suggestions on good wheels?

Dec 19, 2006 | 11:03 AM

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sure as long as the weight is the same and rolling diameter is the same as the 18x8 wheel...there are several light weight wheels out there

Dec 19, 2006 | 01:10 PM

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also as long as you go bigger than the 225s that the stock wheels have. you will have more grip in that case.

Dec 20, 2006 | 12:41 AM

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ur not going to loose massive torque or power just by changing rims....... u should be ok. just keep in mind the offset u pick if ur gonna go 19x9 all round. u mite be better off just doing 19x8.5..

as for wheels.. depends how much u wanna spend.....

Dec 20, 2006 | 07:18 AM

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Volk TE-37 Mag FTW!

a whole lot lighter than stock, will make the car feel faster, almost $5000

if you lose unsprung weight, your car will feel faster

many guys around here run up to 9.5 on their cars front and rear with 275 tires so a 9 with a 245/35 or 255/35 should be just fine.