Sports Rims for The AT
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Sports Rims for The AT
Hi I got a RX8 AT6 just last week. It came with original 16' Mazda rims and Bridgestone wheels. For a performance car it just looks damn weird to me to have 16 wheels.
Just wondering how many of you have changed to a 17 or 18 wheels, what kind of sports rims you guys used and what would you recommend?
Are there any problems i need to look out for when changing wheels for an AT??
First time owner of a rotary engine car.
Just wondering how many of you have changed to a 17 or 18 wheels, what kind of sports rims you guys used and what would you recommend?
Are there any problems i need to look out for when changing wheels for an AT??
First time owner of a rotary engine car.
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Your car will be ok with 18's in a off set. But if you get to much of a difference in tire IE: up from tires are larger then the ones in the back or vice verce, your speed o might be off.
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I just upgraded to some 18" OEM ones and by god the car handles even better. If anything made me appreciate the upgrade if you will even more. There was no trouble and nothing special you have to do (thank god lol). As others have said look in the Tire section and get some idea's on size's and whatnot
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Hi I got a RX8 AT6 just last week. It came with original 16' Mazda rims and Bridgestone wheels. For a performance car it just looks damn weird to me to have 16 wheels.
Just wondering how many of you have changed to a 17 or 18 wheels, what kind of sports rims you guys used and what would you recommend?
Are there any problems i need to look out for when changing wheels for an AT??
First time owner of a rotary engine car.
Just wondering how many of you have changed to a 17 or 18 wheels, what kind of sports rims you guys used and what would you recommend?
Are there any problems i need to look out for when changing wheels for an AT??
First time owner of a rotary engine car.
#6
Thanks, all of you have been most helpful....I"m loving to drive this car more and more with each ride...so now I"m looking to add a bit here and there to see if i can get an even better feel and ride....
Cheers!!!
Cheers!!!
#8
I have an '06 AT and like you, couldn't bear seeing my car in those puny 16"s! IMHO, the RX8 18" oem rims are some of the nicest, cleanest looking wheels around - not too mention you can get them with a nice set of tires for a good price is you look around.
The car does handle better, but you definitely feel more bumps and it a bit noisier than before. Nevertheless, getting the 18"s was an excellent choice for me.
The car does handle better, but you definitely feel more bumps and it a bit noisier than before. Nevertheless, getting the 18"s was an excellent choice for me.
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