Gold XXR 502
I just received my new XXR 502's. Just thought I'd throw a pic of them up, I haven't seen 502's in gold on anyone elses RX-8 on the forum. They are 18x7.5 with 42 offset. As soon as I can get the tires mounted and some decent weather I'll snap a pic of them installed. If anyone else reads this and has the XXR 502 already on their 8 (any color) I'd like to check em out!
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I'm not trying to stir any trouble when I ask this. Why did you go from a 18x8 rim to a 18x7.5 rim?
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
(Post 3907127)
I'm not trying to stir any trouble when I ask this. Why did you go from a 18x8 rim to a 18x7.5 rim?
You aren't stirring at all. It's something I thought alot about and looked even longer for. I wanted gold with a polished or chrome lip and I didn't want to spend over $1,000 for the wheels alone and have to buy new tires as well. I also did not want to go staggard so I settled on these because most of the styles I really liked were only 7.5 in width. I'm not tracking or racing the car, the wheels are for the looks/style and after all it's only 1/2 of an inch! |
Plan on using spacers? By the way where in MO are you?
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Those are really skinny tires. What size and brand are those?
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Those are really skinny tires. What size and brand are those? |
IMO
25mm spacers are the only thing that will make these wheels look good on your ride. I don't know why some people go with a smaller then stock width unless it's a winter setup. It would have been worth saving up a little more money to get a wheel that you are would truly enjoy. Each to their own I guess |
Ha ha ha everyone is so caught up on the 1/2 inch, that is literally " ____ " <-- that much in size difference on the width of the wheel. I mounted my 225 45 18's on it so the same amount of rubber is touching the road. The offset is now 42mm instead of 50mm so as far as what it looks like when mounted doesn't look sunk in any more than the factory wheels did. I got them on the car yesterday but I haven't had the chance to snap a pic of it yet to put up here. I posted the pic to get peoples opinions so I'm not angry by what people think of it but it's just humorous to me how everyone around here is so caught up on that half an inch.
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I think that many here would find it humorous to buy wheels with the same "sunken" look of the OEM wheels.
You obviously posted here to get feedback, and that's what your getting. It good your not taking it personal. As long as your happy with your decision that's all that matters |
Originally Posted by Pico
(Post 3910024)
I think that many here would find it humorous to buy wheels with the same "sunken" look of the OEM wheels.
You obviously posted here to get feedback, and that's what your getting. It good your not taking it personal. As long as your happy with your decision that's all that matters I'm with ya, Yea I guess the offset of the factory wheels never bothered me. So you are saying the wheels themselves aren't bad looking it's just that they aren't flush with the fends that you don't like? |
Originally Posted by Cf05
(Post 3908859)
^ that would be a chrome lip around the gold centerpiece....
Okay. Thanks for clearing that up. |
Originally Posted by limpbozkit
(Post 3909971)
Ha ha ha everyone is so caught up on the 1/2 inch, that is literally " ____ " <-- that much in size difference on the width of the wheel. I mounted my 225 45 18's on it so the same amount of rubber is touching the road. The offset is now 42mm instead of 50mm so as far as what it looks like when mounted doesn't look sunk in any more than the factory wheels did. I got them on the car yesterday but I haven't had the chance to snap a pic of it yet to put up here. I posted the pic to get peoples opinions so I'm not angry by what people think of it but it's just humorous to me how everyone around here is so caught up on that half an inch.
It is your ride though, as long as you're happy that's all the really matters. Me personally I waited over 2-3 years before I got the wheels I really wanted, guess some people either can't or don't want to wait that long. :dunno: |
Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
(Post 3907127)
I'm not trying to stir any trouble when I ask this. Why did you go from a 18x8 rim to a 18x7.5 rim?
but one thing that should be changed are the tires. dont want to crack a rim on a pothole or something, not to mention ride comfort. just enjoy the wheels. |
Originally Posted by canaryrx8
(Post 3910161)
I think you're missing the point, you just spent extra money to downgrade from stock, I think that's what baffles me and others here more than anything. Sure you might think "well it's only a 1/2 inch" but why spend extra money to buy something worse than stock? You would have been better off buying some spacers and meatier tires for your stockers ((probably could have picked up some springs too if you're not already lowered) and then saving up for something that's truly an upgrade.
It is your ride though, as long as you're happy that's all the really matters. Me personally I waited over 2-3 years before I got the wheels I really wanted, guess some people either can't or don't want to wait that long. :dunno: |
Because the wheel is not as wide, the tire will bubble more on the edge causing a softer ride on cornering. It's not just looks.
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Originally Posted by canaryrx8
(Post 3910161)
I think you're missing the point, you just spent extra money to downgrade from stock, I think that's what baffles me and others here more than anything. Sure you might think "well it's only a 1/2 inch" but why spend extra money to buy something worse than stock? You would have been better off buying some spacers and meatier tires for your stockers (probably could have picked up some springs too if you're not already lowered) and then saving up for something that's truly an upgrade.
It is your ride though, as long as you're happy that's all the really matters. Me personally I waited over 2-3 years before I got the wheels I really wanted, guess some people either can't or don't want to wait that long. :dunno:
Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
(Post 3910233)
Because the wheel is not as wide, the tire will bubble more on the edge causing a softer ride on cornering. It's not just looks.
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Originally Posted by canaryrx8
(Post 3910161)
I think you're missing the point, you just spent extra money to downgrade from stock... ...why spend extra money to buy something worse than stock?
Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
(Post 3910233)
Because the wheel is not as wide, the tire will bubble more on the edge causing a softer ride on cornering. It's not just looks.
limpbozkit - You may later want to switch it up to some wider wheels and/or lower offset but this will depend if your preference ever develops in that direction. For now, these will suit your needs perfectly :icon_tup: Be sure they are either the proper centerbore for our car, or that you have properly sized hubrings before installation! |
Originally Posted by tiltmode43
(Post 3910385)
225/45/18 are typically acceptable for wheels 18x7-18x8.5. Clearly, 18x7.5 is within this range thus the tires will perform properly. For street driving, I really don't think there will be any noticeable difference in ride or handling. As far as the "bubble" you speak of, a 225 on a 7.5 should bulge less than a 245 on the stock 8.5, a commonly accepted handling/looking size.
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
(Post 3910619)
Stocks are 8", but anyway I was merely pointing out that it is not just looks to consider when changing wheel widths, even if it is only 1/2". I'm well aware of tire specs.
In the end, though, don't you agree that this sort of thing is actually about looks, and won't really have a noticeable change on daily driving? I guess I just got annoyed by people giving this guy shit for no good reason, :lol: |
Oh, I didn't mean it to come off as me giving him crap, I was trying to say that there is a VERY slight difference is handling as well, although you are right, for a daily driven car he will notice ZERO difference in handling.
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Shiny!
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Well here is a pic of them on the car. I love them, looks just as I'd hoped! Yea yea I know I need to wash it and clean the tires...
http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/7803/webrim.jpg By lamelama at 2011-03-11 Now, had I never said anything about the width would anyone have ever thought twice about it? |
Im glad you like them
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Holy crap! Your sidewall looks HUGE!
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
(Post 3911742)
Holy crap! Your sidewall looks HUGE!
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