I was thinking if we could all post our Rims/Tires/Suspension/Brakes all under one thread. This will make it easier for everyone to refer and compare their wheels setup within the RX8Club. Just copy and paste the format below with every new post. What do you guys think? Sticky?

Rim
Brand/Model: Stock
Size/Offset: 18"x8 +50
Colour: Silver
Weight: 22.3Ibs/10.1kg
TPMS: Acceptable

Tire
Brand/Model: Bridgestone Pontenza
Size: 225/45/18

Suspension
Brand/Model: Stock
Drop: None

Brakes
Pads: Stock
Rotors: Stock
Big Brake Kit: None

Owner's Comment: Very responsive for a stock. Thumbs up.



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"Edited: TPMS & Owner's comment box added."

 

i like your idea. ill be next.


Rim
Brand/Model: Stock
Size/Offset: 18"x8 +50
Colour: Silver
Weight: 22.3Ibs/10.1kg

Tire
Brand/Model: Bridgestone Pontenza RE040
Size: 225/45/18

Suspension
Brand/Model: TEIN Type Flex w/ EDFC
Drop: 1.5 inches

Brakes
Pads: Stock
Rotors: Stock
Big Brake Kit: None

 

Rim
Brand/Model: Work Emotion
Size/Offset: 18"x8 +35 Front & 18"x9 +38 Rear
Colour: White
Weight: Unknown (but definitely lighter)

Tire
Brand/Model: Bridgestone Pontenza RE050
Size: 225/45/18 Front & 245/40/18 Rear

Suspension
Brand/Model: K&W Variante 3 (coilovers)
Drop: 1.6 inches

Brakes
Pads: Mazdaspeed
Rotors: Stock
Big Brake Kit: None

 

something you should add to this list is if the rim accepts the tpms.

 

Nice idea... but i dont see how any of this information is useful.
We already have a thread for aftermarket wheels. If you want to see how a rim looks on an 8, that is good database in itself.
There is also another stickied thread for a list of rims that take TPMS

As far as, Tire-Suspension-Brakes... ??? There is not much you can gather from a poll of what people are using. If we could post grip strength/noise/longevity of tires, stiffness of sways, and stopping power of brakes that would be great.... but it would all be opinion.

-hS

 

brakes can be an important part about choosing a wheel. some wheels may not fit over a bbk. pads arent relevant tho.

id say this could be helpful in choosing offsets and tire sizes for those who would like more extreme fitment

 

This thread can make it easier for everyone to read. Rather than reading through lines and lines of text just to find that tiny bits of information that i need is time consuming and taxing to the eyes.

With this thread, we present the most sort after answers straight away in a summarise form.

I think we can add a little comment of our set-up at the end just to give the reader a better picture. I'll edit the format.

 

Rim
Brand/Model: AME Circlar RS - 2pc Forged
Size/Offset: 18"x9 +45 F, 18"x10 +45 R - 2" lip in front, 4" Lip in rear
Colour: HyperBronze
Weight: 18 lbs Front, 19 lbs Rear

Tire
Brand/Model: Falken Azenis 615 RT
Size: 245/40/18 Front - 275/35/18 rear

Suspension
Brand/Model: JIC FLT-A2
Drop: 2.25 inches

Brakes
Pads: Stock
Rotors: Stock
Big Brake Kit: None

^^^ Upgrade Imminent

 

Again, there are people asking "Will this rim fit? How is this offset? etc, etc, etc...". Guys, why don't we just post our wheel set-up in this thread and STICKY this! So other people could read it and they might say "Hey, this guy got the same offset that i'm thinking about, so it can be fitted. Cool!" This can stop unnecessary new thread with the same questions over and over again. Anyone with me?