Aftermarket Rims
Everyone please post pictures of their car with aftermarket rims.
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that would be nice
It's been tried twice already but maybe it will work now |
Here is my 8 with the 17" winter wheels and tires.
CR Racing 17's and Nokian WR 225/45/R17 tires. |
Another shot:
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What I have done with my original 18" rims in the meantime.
Now waiting for warmer weather to put them on again.. |
I like your 17 inch rims
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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 |
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 |
Originally posted by mikeb I like your 17 inch rims 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. |
Originally posted by canzoomer Stripped of the old powdercoat, polished, then new transparent epoxy powder coat that has a transparent colour. |
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
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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
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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 When you are posting a message look a couple of sections lower than the field you type in for "Attach file:" |
How much would it cost to chrome the stock 18's ?
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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:
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Here's my refinished wheels on my 8.
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Here are mY Wheels
Here are mY Wheels
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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......... |
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 |
RX8on19s those are definitely the wheels I would choose. That looks freakin' sweet dude!
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Originally posted by hasg How much would it cost to chrome the stock 18's ? 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 |
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 |
DAAAAAAAMMNNNN!! (Chris Tucker voice)...RX8on19s those kick ass.!!! good pick!!...I like!!!
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Originally posted by XeRo #3 It looks UGLY!!! 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. |
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 |
I really like those.
Nice clean line, solid looking. What did they cost you? |
crap
I can't see 5150's rims |
They supposedly cost $2500 a set. I got them for $1700. PM me if you would like more info.
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RX8on19S, pls post more pics if possible, from the one picture they look really sweet!
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More pics
If anyone is interested. I can get them to your door for about 2,100 to 2,200. Just PM me....
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More pics
More pics
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After Market Rim Photo
Here is a pic of my 17 inch Mille Miglia Evo5s with Blizzak LM-22 snows (and TPMS Sensors) from Tire Rack for about $1800.
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Positron,
Why would you put 17" rims if the car already comes with 18"? |
Originally posted by RX8on19s Positron, Why would you put 17" rims if the car already comes with 18"? |
Yup, I've got an AT with the GT package so it came with 18 inch wheels. I put the 17 inch rims on because I could only find 17 inch snows by mid-December. Also, slightly narrower snow tires do a bit better than 18s and I decided I would rather not be switching tires on and off the 18 inch stock rims twice a year. Most of the trades between 17 and 18 inch snows have been discussed extensively in this forum.
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Originally posted by RX8on19s Positron, Why would you put 17" rims if the car already comes with 18"? Better performance, less expensive. Regards, Gordon |
Snow Tire/Wheel package
www.bestwheel.com Dunlop M2 Snows 225/40/18 RSL Ricochet 18" wheels - black 4x=$899 - mounted, balanced, and delivered |
Re: More pics
Originally posted by RX8on19s More pics RX8on19s, how much does each rim weigh. I don't want to sacriface dead weight for looks but like I said those things look awesome. |
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