Shijin-Kun

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So i have these rims: http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...8436&rc=TSEINT

Im a noob at tires and wheels. Could i fit 245/40-18 on them?

SayNoToPistons

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No idea why you chose something that is narrower than stock wheels, but yes 245/40/18 will fit.

Ross_Dawg

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Personally a 245 on a 8" rim is just about too much

With a 7.5" rim you'll want no more than a 235

TopGear8

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Don't cheap out on wheels man.

Do some research

Save some money

Get something that will make us like you.

mscamp02

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^no pressure from the above statement

Shijin-Kun

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these wells came on the 8 not my choice of wheel. The tires are wearing out so that why im looking at getting bigger than what it has right now which is 225.

Shijin-Kun

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thinking of getting the enkei ekm3 18x8 with 245 all around, is that any better?

Ross_Dawg

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Eh, those only come in 18x8 +40. Keep searching for a wheel that will fill out the fender a bit more

Shijin-Kun

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got any suggestions? im looking for something either gunmetal or black also my spending limit is 200 per wheel.

Shijin-Kun

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actually i found these i kinda like, TR Motorsport C2. +48mm offset and they weight 20lbs each.

I8U

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18x9's or bigger...no tire smaller 275/35...hehe!

TopGear8

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If your limit is $200 a wheel...Don't buy anything. Save up and get something that will last and you will like..

always.anthony

255's will fit the stock wheel, so to answer the op's question, yes i think 245's will fit your 7.5

kersh4w

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245s should really not be put on anything smaller than 8".

teamrx8 has fit 295s on an 8". hahaha.

always.anthony

lol no way really?

my tire guy said it was a pain in the *** to fit 255's on the 8".

btw 255's flush with the wheel, or it did on mine, looked good.

do u know where a link to that thread or pic maybe?

Ross_Dawg

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Yeah Ive seen 285's on the stock rims and I refused to ride in the car. Too scary.

This is basically how it should work:

8" rim: 245 or thinner
8.5" : 255 or thinner
9" : 265 or thinner
9.5" : 275 or thinner

and so on...

Shijin-Kun

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i found some enkei rpf1 for a pretty nice price here in houston my only concern is that they are 17X9 +20, dont know if 17 inch would look that great on the rx8. They also come with tires that are BFG G-sport 255/40-17 tires 97% tread life left and Khumo MX 225/45-17 tires 60%. What do yall think?

Bigbacon

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are you kidding?? $200 is a lot of money per wheel. Rims are going to last a long time unless they ruined by some kind of accident.

Ross_Dawg

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TopGear is right, unless you dont care about weight and longevity. You can buy a set of wheels for $400 if you want, but dont expect them not to bend when you hit a big pothole. Those types of rims ALWAYS weigh more than stock; I guarantee you that.

Also, it is very easy to tell the difference between cheap rims and good rims; Paint, how the rim is made, etc.

Shijin-Kun

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Comments on my findings on my last post?

Ross_Dawg

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IMO 17's are only good for the track; I wouldnt rock them for DD'ing.

Wierd that the set has staggered tires also. +20 will need fender rolling.