wat u think about rims? idk wat to get
05-01-2009, 10:54 AM
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this my help you and welcome to the club!
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/best-looking-wheels-you-have-ever-seen-rx8-161147/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/best-looking-wheels-you-have-ever-seen-rx8-161147/
05-01-2009, 01:14 PM
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my car is black and dont want anything plian like a regular 5 spoke.. that is to plain to me. i dont much think that i want to go below an 18.. and you say no chrome? what you think then polished alum? but then again thats pretty cheap looking in some cases and i dont not want nothing cheap or with alot of weight.. Willing to spend the money to get something good now insted of buying something cheap and it not work good you know?
05-01-2009, 01:25 PM
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Alex, check out the Momo V-10s (Page 3 I think) in the thread lepi linked too. I personally think they would look incredible on a black 8, and they make a black version too.
In fact, because I am a nice guy (and it's a slow day in the office), here's a pic. Though to be fair, the picture of just the wheel doesn't do justice to how great they look on the 8.
In fact, because I am a nice guy (and it's a slow day in the office), here's a pic. Though to be fair, the picture of just the wheel doesn't do justice to how great they look on the 8.
05-01-2009, 02:18 PM
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have yall heard of any rims makes Borbet, msw, o.z botticelli,drag,ginalle,givanna,konig, and hot wheels? lol cause i looked on tire rack and discount tire and liked some of those makes... i think im gonna go to a local shop to day and see if they can give me a price and stuff like that
05-01-2009, 02:40 PM
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I think they mean that Porsche with the solid Porsche logo chromes wheels is ugly (which it is).
Going to shops is a good call - odds are you'll have them doing the install (?), and they can probably give you the best information. Heck, maybe you can get them to price match or something like that, and then get a better deal on installation. I don't know what the cost is - it doesn't seem like it should be too hard to slap 4 wheels on, but if you have the TPS system and stuff, it could be surprisingly expensive.
Going to shops is a good call - odds are you'll have them doing the install (?), and they can probably give you the best information. Heck, maybe you can get them to price match or something like that, and then get a better deal on installation. I don't know what the cost is - it doesn't seem like it should be too hard to slap 4 wheels on, but if you have the TPS system and stuff, it could be surprisingly expensive.
05-01-2009, 02:55 PM
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^to be frank - i wouldn't get any of them. Maybe Konig...but that's about it...
All are either too heavy or have terrible specs (i.e. width, diameter and offset)
Go with respectable
Enkei, Advan, Volk, AME, Work etc.
You still haven't mentioned your budget....that would help narrow down some selections
All are either too heavy or have terrible specs (i.e. width, diameter and offset)
Go with respectable
Enkei, Advan, Volk, AME, Work etc.
You still haven't mentioned your budget....that would help narrow down some selections
05-01-2009, 02:57 PM
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well i mean i dont want to spend tonsss and i dont want nothing to cheap ya kno? lol if that helps you any but i do want good quality and nothing to heavy of course u know that but still lol
05-01-2009, 03:04 PM
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Enkei RPF1 = Approx $1,300
May not be the most appealing to most, but the specs' are excellent. Good size, good width, very strong and very light at an excellent price. You're not going to get more bang for the buck that this IMO.
If you're aiming below that in price you're going to narrow down your possible options greatly. You can still get good spec's on wheels however they will be heavier. This is why i asked you for a budget.
You can get a set of Sportmax's or Rota's that look like very popular brands and look decent for about $1000 if not less - you may be sacrificing weight and some quality - but as some have argued on here, it's not enough to make a stink about it ya know?
Throw a number out (budget) so i can help you better
May not be the most appealing to most, but the specs' are excellent. Good size, good width, very strong and very light at an excellent price. You're not going to get more bang for the buck that this IMO.
If you're aiming below that in price you're going to narrow down your possible options greatly. You can still get good spec's on wheels however they will be heavier. This is why i asked you for a budget.
You can get a set of Sportmax's or Rota's that look like very popular brands and look decent for about $1000 if not less - you may be sacrificing weight and some quality - but as some have argued on here, it's not enough to make a stink about it ya know?
Throw a number out (budget) so i can help you better
05-01-2009, 03:27 PM
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Thats about right for the 18x9.5 +45, even though that was the price for mine with center caps/lugs/shipped.
If you want a set of RPF1 check out Fluid or AutoRnD. Discount tires said they will be ANYONE on enkei wheels. Long as you can give them a creditable source. Not to knock on any vendors.
If you do magically decide to go with RPF1s do yourself a favor and go with 265/35/18s instead of the 275. With me if I run with more than 1 person and tag a nice bump ill scuff my fender. This way you can still get the wide sexy look and dont have to worry ONE BIT about your fenders. Ill post a picture of my recent **** pucker when I get home.
If you want a set of RPF1 check out Fluid or AutoRnD. Discount tires said they will be ANYONE on enkei wheels. Long as you can give them a creditable source. Not to knock on any vendors.
If you do magically decide to go with RPF1s do yourself a favor and go with 265/35/18s instead of the 275. With me if I run with more than 1 person and tag a nice bump ill scuff my fender. This way you can still get the wide sexy look and dont have to worry ONE BIT about your fenders. Ill post a picture of my recent **** pucker when I get home.
05-04-2009, 01:01 PM
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okay well im ordering my rims today!! ya so do you guys think i should get a five spoke rim or smt more? cause alot of ppl are saying to go with just a five spoke and im not real sure if thats what i want.. i figured you guys would know what looks good saying that yall drive the type of car i do lol
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so do you guys think i should get a five spoke rim or smt more? cause alot of ppl are saying to go with just a five spoke and im not real sure if thats what i want.. i figured you guys would know what looks good saying that yall drive the type of car i do lolhaha
05-04-2009, 01:04 PM
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I personally prefer 5 spokes, but that's just me. It all depends on the individual wheels too.
Where are you ordering from (if you don't mind me asking)? I ordered some Momo V-10s from Discount Tire Direct this weekend and they've already told me they're ready to ship!
Where are you ordering from (if you don't mind me asking)? I ordered some Momo V-10s from Discount Tire Direct this weekend and they've already told me they're ready to ship!