Rear rim size
 

From other threads, I heard that the stock rims are 18 x 8.0
Is that for front and rear?
Cuz Im going to get new rims, and they told me that I need 18 x 9.0 for the rear to match the stock offset.

Re: Rear rim size
 

um, what?? as far as i know, the front and rear wheels are identical.

they are the same

thanx guys, it is the same front and rear.
what do u guys think? should I go for a wider rear?
Or same for front and rear?

If you have no intention of going to wider than 225 tires, why bother.

You're just adding extra mass.

BTW- a 8" wide wheel will take a 245

My questimate is that the rear wheel well will take a 9.5" at 50mm offset.

I have a set of 9.5" 44mm on my current car and I will see if they fit on my RX-8 when it finally comes in.

But if you are keeping the power stock and don't want to get new tires, than I see no reason to go with wider rims.

-Mr. Wigggles