Need Wheel Specs
06-13-2007, 05:48 PM
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Need Wheel Specs
I need the wheel specs for my 04 8. I have been told 5 different things and maybe I could get a more precise and accurate answer from you all. I know I what to stay with the 18's. No staggered. What size tire will look the best......going for looks, not performance..there isn't a straight road for miles.
Thinking about ADR'S, HP Design or Helo's...what ya think?
Thanks===zoomy
Thinking about ADR'S, HP Design or Helo's...what ya think?
Thanks===zoomy
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06-13-2007, 05:56 PM
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i currently have 18 x 7.5 with a 45 offset with the stock tire size, fits and looks great. if your car is lowered, you want to stay with that offset, though you can run a wider wheel (i believe that stock wheel is 8" wide). i am getting ready to put a set of 19 x 9.5 with a 40 offset, with 255 35 19 tires, and am hoping they do not rub (too bad anyway). i am also lowered 1.2 inches with the eibach lowering springs.
06-13-2007, 06:00 PM
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Thanks lurch, but I won't be doing any lowering. I don't want to do any mods. Dealer told be 18x8 but didn't know the offset. How do I know what is the right tire that these dealers are trying to put on...with the tire package?
06-13-2007, 06:33 PM
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Not to familiar with this "offset" thing, but how far off can I go on the offset? I do not want any rubbing.
Need some feedback on the type wheels I mentioned in the beginning thread or all these wheels about the same?
Need some feedback on the type wheels I mentioned in the beginning thread or all these wheels about the same?
06-13-2007, 06:43 PM
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How bout these.....http://www.hpdesignwheels.com/wheels...ing-hsdark.jpg
06-13-2007, 06:49 PM
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maybe these....http://www.ultrawheel.com/images/rims/814gL.jpg
Don't plan on doing any drag racing or hauling *** down any country roads, just want the 8 to look good.
Don't plan on doing any drag racing or hauling *** down any country roads, just want the 8 to look good.
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06-13-2007, 07:33 PM
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Need some help here...ready toplace my order/bid. I guess need to know how low I can go on the offset w/o doing any mods.
06-13-2007, 07:33 PM
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maybe these....http://www.ultrawheel.com/images/rims/814gL.jpg
Don't plan on doing any drag racing or hauling *** down any country roads, just want the 8 to look good.
Don't plan on doing any drag racing or hauling *** down any country roads, just want the 8 to look good.
06-13-2007, 07:54 PM
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Define looks good. Your looks good will be different from a lot of peoples here. You have said no staggered tahts fine but do you want big fat, wide rims? high profile? low profile?
You really need to read up on what offset is and how it affects things because you will upset the handling and depending on width of your rims may cause rubbing that a different offset wouldnt.
http://www.yokohamatire.com/utcustom.asp
http://www.yokohamatire.com/utcustom.asp
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
personally if you stay between +50 and +40 you should be right up to about 9.5" wide rims and OEM brake calipers.
You really need to read up on what offset is and how it affects things because you will upset the handling and depending on width of your rims may cause rubbing that a different offset wouldnt.
http://www.yokohamatire.com/utcustom.asp
http://www.yokohamatire.com/utcustom.asp
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
personally if you stay between +50 and +40 you should be right up to about 9.5" wide rims and OEM brake calipers.
06-13-2007, 08:42 PM
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That looks like the HP Lightning. They are nice looking wheels IMO and come in a range of widths but not 100% sure on offsets. If you are looking at keeping OEM calipers then give them a call and find out what offset they come in. look for as close to +50 as possible. You will need to know what width you want before hand though. Again, IMO I would be looking for at least an 8.5" so you can run 245 tyres but better 9" and you can go 265.
One point to note with wider tyres. The wider you go, the more feedback you get from the road. Any rut in the road, previously you may have felt a little tug on the steering whel, with wider wheels that gets magnified. My 2c worth.
One point to note with wider tyres. The wider you go, the more feedback you get from the road. Any rut in the road, previously you may have felt a little tug on the steering whel, with wider wheels that gets magnified. My 2c worth.
06-14-2007, 01:48 PM
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the rx8 is made for turns so im going to have to agree with team's 
get 18x8 or wider please? if you get the right offset you wont need spacers. and if you get spacers be sure to check if you need longer studs too.
id say no to the wheel brands you listed, but maybe thats just me
get 18x8 or wider please? if you get the right offset you wont need spacers. and if you get spacers be sure to check if you need longer studs too.
id say no to the wheel brands you listed, but maybe thats just me
06-14-2007, 06:57 PM
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Thanks for the advice!! What brand wheels do you suggest scsi or anybody? I would like to stay under $1500. If I go 19's, will I be looking at some small mods and will they handle better than the 18's?
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
06-14-2007, 08:12 PM
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you can get a set of Enkei RPF1 18 x 9.5 + 45 with centercaps for around $1300 - $1400 shipped, they will take up to a 275 tire without rubbing
I think they look good, you may disagree
and at only 17 lbs each you can have your cake and eat it to; looks and performance ... 
https://www.rx8club.com/auto-rnd-91/killer-special-enkei-rpf1-18x9-5-45-a-98939/
I think they look good, you may disagree
and at only 17 lbs each you can have your cake and eat it to; looks and performance ... https://www.rx8club.com/auto-rnd-91/killer-special-enkei-rpf1-18x9-5-45-a-98939/
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Thanks for the link TeamR8. I'll give them a try Saturday morning. Looks like I may settle for 18x8 all the way around but the guy I might order from wants to put them same size tire on. 225/40/18 OEM. Can we not go a touch bigger? I want some real meat on the road! What's the big difference if I go with 18x9's?
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06-15-2007, 06:23 PM
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245/40-18 will work, and actually a 255/40-18 will be closer to the stock tire height, and will fit with no rubbing as long as the offset is correct.
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