jpmelluish

This probably sounds a bit of a silly question but just wanted to know if there are any problems upgrading the awful 16" wheels on the automatic to the 18". Had a friend who had problems fitting larger wheel size to his car(not RX8) as it was an automatic. Would be greatful for any help

DOMINION

No probs. I had a 2004 at with 18x8 & 18x8.5 35 off set.
You might want to go with 17" and a sick *** off set. With 18" your car will not be as fast as when you had the 16". You can feel it. I use to wheel cherp with my 16" that all went away when I got 18" wheels.
I wish I would have went with 17" and slamed it on coils, But now I have a MT so its all good.
-Gil

jpmelluish

Thanks for that. You have put my mind at rest. Hopefully in the next couple of years mine will look as good as yours. Cheers!

DOMINION

Thanks man
I say; Take your time man. Rome was not built over night

kersh4w

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the smaller the tire, the faster your acceleration.

keep that in mind. go for 17" rims and low profile tires.

rx8phase1

iTrader: (1)

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...et/Wheels1.jpg heres a members car he has 17 they look nice i think they look better than my 18's and plus when u need new tires they wont be as expensive

DOMINION

All good info. Post some pics when you get your new wheels!

BigRed

how about 18s with no tires

DOMINION

^You mean like mine? lol

jpmelluish

Will post pics when I have done everything I want to do to the car, will take a while as doing a part a month, every pay day. cheers for advice.