Im hoping for some help regarding the offset clearence needed for the Volk LE37 T 18 x 8.5. This rim is listed as having a +40 offset. First question is will this rim fit my RX-8 without rubbing (either with a 225/45/18 (OEM) tire or a 245 45/18?

Second, will these rims provide me clearance for adding the full Mazdaspeed suspension and a big brake kit in the future, such as the Endless BB kit (or a Brembo etc..)?

Im also considering the Ro Ja R2-5's, which are listed as a +47 offest, I know these will fit, but do they leave me room a big brakes upgrade in the future?

Would I have to roll my fenders with these (which I dont want to do)?



Thanks
I appreciate any and all help/advice.

 

Anybody?
Help?
Anything?

 

dude that's crazy i saw your post on importthehookup.com and i was like hey that guy has an 8. Anyways i like the dark ones but the ro_ja's i like are

 

Those are pretty sweet. They look better on a car than just looking at a picture of the rim.

 

Okay, my last plea for help, then Im letting this die.

 

Go get yourself the Hyper Rev for the '8. There are offsets listed for almost every wheel in the book. Also, brakes are tough. Unless someone has done the EXACT same setup, there will be no telling.

Sorry, but you're going down this road a bit alone. :D

 

I have 19" Ro_Ja Mercury Silver R2-5s that clear GRex brakes pretty easily... don't know about 18" though, sorry.

F: 19x8.5 +38 R: 19x9.5 +44

 

Thanks Shaw, that helps . If your 19's fit, the 18's should fit no problem.