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hasg 12-09-2003 09:40 AM

Aftermarket Rims
 
Everyone please post pictures of their car with aftermarket rims.

mikeb 12-09-2003 03:00 PM

that would be nice

It's been tried twice already but maybe it will work now

canzoomer 12-11-2003 01:40 AM

Here is my 8 with the 17" winter wheels and tires.
CR Racing 17's and Nokian WR 225/45/R17 tires.

canzoomer 12-11-2003 01:41 AM

Another shot:

canzoomer 12-11-2003 01:45 AM

What I have done with my original 18" rims in the meantime.
Now waiting for warmer weather to put them on again..

mikeb 12-11-2003 01:55 AM

I like your 17 inch rims

M-ster 12-11-2003 02:04 AM

Wow carzoomer! That rim looks really really nice. May I know what painting method did you use on your rims. They looks almost like anodized!

cheers

canzoomer 12-11-2003 02:10 AM

Stripped of the old powdercoat, polished, then new transparent epoxy powder coat that has a transparent colour.

See my thread at:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=16383

canzoomer 12-11-2003 02:16 AM


Originally posted by mikeb
I like your 17 inch rims
Thanks Mike.

They were inexpensive, and work well for me.
Cost was $130 Canadian per wheel ( about $99 US)

The Nokian tires grip really well on ice.

M-ster 12-11-2003 02:31 AM


Originally posted by canzoomer
Stripped of the old powdercoat, polished, then new transparent epoxy powder coat that has a transparent colour.

Cheers mate, now I'll have to check out if we've catch-up with this new epoxy powder coating technic.

TreknMazda 12-13-2003 03:24 PM

Here is my winter wheel/tire combo. The wheel is the Mille Miglia HT3 (17"), carbon grey. The tire is the LM22 Blizzack from Bridgestone. I also got the TPM sensors.:D

SiCkRx-8 12-13-2003 04:56 PM

I cant find where to host my pics, but to let everyone know i changed my rims the second day to enkei 18" rpo7 rims, they look sweet, someone pm me with a site that hosts thanks

canzoomer 12-13-2003 05:30 PM


Originally posted by SiCkRx-8
I cant find where to host my pics, but to let everyone know i changed my rims the second day to enkei 18" rpo7 rims, they look sweet, someone pm me with a site that hosts thanks
You can attach a picture file to a posting here.
When you are posting a message look a couple of sections lower than the field you type in for "Attach file:"

hasg 12-13-2003 05:51 PM

How much would it cost to chrome the stock 18's ?

iamcanadian 12-13-2003 06:02 PM

I am sure that you are really looking for stock size or larger performance wheels, but I will follow the trend . . . here is the 8 with the winters, being Toyo Garits on 17" ADR GT-Sports:

canzoomer 12-14-2003 09:08 AM

Here's my refinished wheels on my 8.

RX8on19s 12-18-2003 08:20 PM

Here are mY Wheels
 
Here are mY Wheels

RX8on19s 12-18-2003 08:24 PM

Here are mY Wheels
 
Wheel Specs:

Make: ADR M-Sports
Size: 19" Stagerd 8.5 in the front & 9.5 in the back
Tire: 245/35/19 in the front & 275/30/19 in the back

It rides great.........

M-ster 12-18-2003 09:10 PM

A ignorance question for RX8on19s:
Why did you run /30/ in the back? Is it because 275/ doesn't come with /35/ (which is similar to your front)? Does this means your rear is seating slightly lower than the front.

Cheers

iamcanadian 12-19-2003 02:26 AM

RX8on19s those are definitely the wheels I would choose. That looks freakin' sweet dude!

canzoomer 12-19-2003 03:00 AM


Originally posted by hasg
How much would it cost to chrome the stock 18's ?
No idea.
I would not do it. Here is why:
Chrome adds heavy metal. Adds about 2 lbs per wheel.
Chrome can not be fixed or refinished if damaged

XeRo 12-19-2003 07:47 AM


Originally posted by canzoomer
No idea.
I would not do it. Here is why:
Chrome adds heavy metal. Adds about 2 lbs per wheel.
Chrome can not be fixed or refinished if damaged

#3 It looks UGLY!!!

XeRo 12-19-2003 07:49 AM

DAAAAAAAMMNNNN!! (Chris Tucker voice)...RX8on19s those kick ass.!!! good pick!!...I like!!!

canzoomer 12-19-2003 05:10 PM


Originally posted by XeRo
#3 It looks UGLY!!!
In some cases, perhaps.

I know on a big-ass 4x4 pickup it can look pretty cool on those 20" rims and knobby tires.

On an RX-8 it is a matter of personal taste.

I just do not like chrome on something that is easily scraped up or nicked. Once the chrome is blemished you are basically out of options.

Besides, on an 8 about the only bright chrome items are the badges, so it kind of looks out of place, at least to my eye.

But what do i know?
Aesthetics is in the eye of the beholder.

5150 8 12-25-2003 11:23 PM

Not the best image quality. 18x8Front 18x9Rear Stern/Work 3pc

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...1/fa318ea6.jpg [IMG]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/fa329623.jpg

http://http://www.imagestation.com/p...b/fa32a901.jpg


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