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Old 03-03-2009, 03:36 AM
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Pictures of 245/40 on stock 18"?

Just looking for some pictures of how 245/40 on stock 18" looks like. Anyone got?
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I dont have any pix but this should help you out
http://www.hogantire.com/tctiresize.htm
xxx/XX <- the larger this number is the taller the side wall.
That help you out a li'll?
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Thanks but I knew that. Just wondering what it looks like ^^
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See post #44: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...+owners&page=2

Enkei vs. stock rims, but should give you an idea.
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Ok thanks
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Old pics of my car with stock wheels and 245/40 Fuzion ZRi's:

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Oki looks perfect... Thank you.
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Lolol poor road... It'll never be the same again.
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is it just me or do the stock wheels look great for an oem wheel?

can't wait to put my Advan Sport 245/40's on my stock wheels as soon as it warms up
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Originally Posted by byez
is it just me or do the stock wheels look great for an oem wheel?

can't wait to put my Advan Sport 245/40's on my stock wheels as soon as it warms up
i love them. if only they had a 35 offset
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Yeah they look great, but aftermarket gives the 8 a whole new look
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They really do. I lust after other wheels but then keep coming back to the realization that Mazda did a pretty nice job from the git go. They're fairly light and I'm a 5-spoke man so they got that right too. 245x40 is the way to go.

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is it just me or do the stock wheels look great for an oem wheel?

can't wait to put my Advan Sport 245/40's on my stock wheels as soon as it warms up
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