OEM rims RX8 2005
02-01-2006, 10:37 AM
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...icture_002.jpg
this is the photo. can someone please help me reconfirm. thx
this is the photo. can someone please help me reconfirm. thx
02-01-2006, 10:49 AM
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See the attached file...straight from the japanese website.
as i said in the other thread, the wheels in that picture you linked to is the 16" rim that is offered on the low-power models of the rx8 (only the base model AT gets these in the US).
the only other options are the mazdaspeed wheels.
as i said in the other thread, the wheels in that picture you linked to is the 16" rim that is offered on the low-power models of the rx8 (only the base model AT gets these in the US).
the only other options are the mazdaspeed wheels.
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02-01-2006, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Glyphon
See the attached file...straight from the japanese website.
as i said in the other thread, the wheels in that picture you linked to is the 16" rim that is offered on the low-power models of the rx8 (only the base model AT gets these in the US).
the only other options are the mazdaspeed wheels.
as i said in the other thread, the wheels in that picture you linked to is the 16" rim that is offered on the low-power models of the rx8 (only the base model AT gets these in the US).
the only other options are the mazdaspeed wheels.
02-01-2006, 11:33 AM
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yup. forum member "derwankel" makes them, and they are very nice, resonably priced, and come with very detailed installation instructions.
"puddle lamp" isn't a direct translation, but i used taht because its what such lights are commonly referred to here. direct translation would be "ground illumination lamp"
"puddle lamp" isn't a direct translation, but i used taht because its what such lights are commonly referred to here. direct translation would be "ground illumination lamp"
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02-01-2006, 11:52 AM
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Thanks, Glyphon. I had just found that out about derwankel. Looks like he's specialized on just a couple of very nice convenience/appearance items.
02-01-2006, 11:58 AM
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this is your second thread on those 16 inch wheels, those are old and are sold with rx8's that don't come with the 18 inch alloy option. Those wheels been out as long as the cars been out.
02-05-2006, 03:24 AM
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There is one more wheel option now available here in Japan. It is the standard wheel, but the surface is polished and shiny, instead of the standard matt finish. These new optional wheels come standard on the "sport prestige limited II" model.
02-07-2006, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by copacabana44
There is one more wheel option now available here in Japan. It is the standard wheel, but the surface is polished and shiny, instead of the standard matt finish. These new optional wheels come standard on the "sport prestige limited II" model.
02-07-2006, 04:33 PM
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of course the original Mazdaspeed wheels are available in like 5 finishes
http://www.w-tune.com/
and there is the new MS wheel also
http://www.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/customize.html
open the shop options brochure link
http://www.w-tune.com/
and there is the new MS wheel also
http://www.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/customize.html
open the shop options brochure link
02-09-2006, 04:45 PM
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i've got the 18" version of these tires, and absolutely love them. in the 18" size, they are in my opinion the best performance/price tire out there. superior handling (wet and dry) to the bridgestone potenza's that came stock, and much much much quieter (at less than 1/2 the price).
Kumho Ecsta SPT
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=8
I've also heard good things about:
Yokohama AVS ES100
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=19
Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position (these are great tires, some of the best you can buy...more expensive)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=74
also, all the tires i've listed are summer tires. so if you live where there is snow, you will want snow tires for winter as summer tires as basically skates on snow or ice. either get a 2nd set of rims or change the tires out on the 1 set of rims.
Where i live there is almost no snow or ice, so i don't know which ones are good, but people seem to like the Dunlop M3 Sport for winter tires.
Kumho Ecsta SPT
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=8
I've also heard good things about:
Yokohama AVS ES100
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=19
Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position (these are great tires, some of the best you can buy...more expensive)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=74
also, all the tires i've listed are summer tires. so if you live where there is snow, you will want snow tires for winter as summer tires as basically skates on snow or ice. either get a 2nd set of rims or change the tires out on the 1 set of rims.
Where i live there is almost no snow or ice, so i don't know which ones are good, but people seem to like the Dunlop M3 Sport for winter tires.
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