Work wheels mounted
Since the stock 18 x 8 wheels are +50, would a 18 x 8 wheel with a +51 offset and a 18 x 9 with a +63 offset be okay. I did this offset calculator and it said that the wheels would be moved in 1mm toward the body. Is this 1mm not okay, should I use a spacer if I get wheels with these offsets?
Here are the wheels that I'm looking at: Work Meister S2Rs. I haven't seen any mention of these wheels in the forums yet. http://www.worksuperwheels.com/index.html http://www.worksuperwheels.com/images/meister_s2r/1.jpg |
Here is the Japanese webpage:
http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/home.html I don't think it would need a spacer. There was a thread somewhere, I'll find a link to it, that said they could run a 245 without a spacer. Since you're looking for 18 x 9.5 JJ in the rear, the stock setting should suffice. |
I would say use a lower offset and the wheels come out a little more so you can get a wider stance for the car which will also increase your traction when used with the correct tires.
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Works wheels, size
The thread below had information about the wheel offset and tire size that will fit the 8.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...red+wheel+size I was looking at the Works wheels also and I don't think you see much about them because they are expensive. As you probably know they will build a wheel to fit whatever spec you want which of course is not cheap. I also have not found to many dealers carrying them that are very helpful. If you find someone who is good enough to recommend and reasonable on pricing let us know. |
The Work Meister S2Rs are on my 8, and they look great :-). As soon as I get some pics I'll post 'em up. I haven't seen anyone else with these wheels yet, which I like :D
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Work wheels
They look great!
If you don't mind telling us how much did the wheels run & what size did you go with? Also, did you notice a big difference in the cars driving behavior? THX! |
Thanks, I think I'm the only 8 so far with these wheels. The wheel sizes are 18 x 8 and 18 x9 with offsets of +51 and +63. They may seem high, but the front is only 1mm in towards the car and I currently have a 3mm spacer on the back, I might go with a 5mm later. I got a kick-ass deal for these wheels/tires for only $800!!!!! They came off an S2000 that was driven by a girl, and she curbed the sh_t out of these wheels! But I'm having them repaired at a pretty good price for all 4.
The tires had about 70% tread life and the wheels had pretty bad curb damage. But JDM light-weight, forged, staggered wheels that are very unique, and Nitto NT555R tires for only $800? I couldn't pass it up. |
800 you made out like a bandit.
turbovr6 has them on his fd and my friend mitch also but there 93 rx7's.and i know they paided a good amount of change maybe 800 a wheel. |
Yes, you did very well!
I looked at about 6 different styles in the Work line-up and most were from around $400 to $800 per wheel, and that is with no tires! |
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