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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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Deep dish Watanabe

The owner rebuilt the wheels. Check out the before/after. I would love these for the track.





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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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those would look sick on my fc someone care to donate
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Those wouldnt fit on your fc lol; im guessing 18x12 -25 or 30
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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ill make em fit ;]
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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I used to have two sets of those in 15" and 16" respectively for the Miata.

Great wheels, but they cost an arm and a leg. I also think they don't suit the RX8's curvier, more modern lines. Watanabes, Panasports, Hoshino Impuls, and Old-School Work Wheels only look good on more vintage models in my opinion.

I'm still a fan of Advan for our cars. It's like it was meant for our car's lines.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
Those wouldnt fit on your fc lol; im guessing 18x12 -25 or 30
This specific wheel is 17x10.5 -5.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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so sexy
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by epikeddie
I used to have two sets of those in 15" and 16" respectively for the Miata.

Great wheels, but they cost an arm and a leg. I also think they don't suit the RX8's curvier, more modern lines. Watanabes, Panasports, Hoshino Impuls, and Old-School Work Wheels only look good on more vintage models in my opinion.

I'm still a fan of Advan for our cars. It's like it was meant for our car's lines.
For the most part I agree with you. Especially if it is not an aggressive setup. But like the wheel I posted above I can see looking badass on a track car.

This is the only pic I could find with this wheel on the 8. IMO this particular setup does not look good. But I think an aggressive setup on a 8 that is low and mean would look great.

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=427231

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Originally Posted by pdxhak
This specific wheel is 17x10.5 -5.
Ouch, way off

Still so sexy though
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Does not fit the 8.

Homie has em in his corolla

pretty badass on it



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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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These wheels are for a Z31 which is 5x114.3. Obviously the offset will not work though.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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damn thats sweet
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by imput1234
Does not fit the 8.

Homie has em in his corolla

pretty badass on it



Im assuming he has the lights half flipped up on purpose right? If so why I have seen this a couple times but no explanation what for someone want to enlighten me?
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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That AE is for sale too, **** looks super clean.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by josuar88
Im assuming he has the lights half flipped up on purpose right? If so why I have seen this a couple times but no explanation what for someone want to enlighten me?

its called sleepy eyes its mad jdm i have it on my fc
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pdxhak
These wheels are for a Z31 which is 5x114.3. Obviously the offset will not work though.
I meant wont fit as, it won't look right with the car.


Yeah the AE is for sale someone buy it, its DOPE!
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