What you guys think about Sport Max Wheels?
 

A friend of mine can get a good deal on these wheels. I like mesh wheels so what do you guys think in 18's with a sweet off set in silver?
18X8 & 18X9.5
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2...g006aslau5.jpg

:)

Thanks,
-Gil

Sportmax + Sportscars = FAIL
They are okay looks, but heavy and cast. I just hate the company

Why you hate them? They do you wrong?. Not bad for $800. wheels only right? I'll call them on Wed and find out the weight of the wheels. Not bad for a quick fix.

Um I have a certain personal reason, but ehh. Don't let me opinion on them affect your decision. The ones you posted are nice.. just don't get those hideous five spoke ones everyone has. :) Post pics also!

those seem heavy as hell

I think the 925 look nice.. simple yet clean cut design. 962 sucks badly
http://www.sportmaxwheel.com/wheels.shtml

i kinda like the 502, think its a timeless design.

http://www.sportmaxwheel.com/sportmax_502.shtml#

go with 18x9.5 all around

Wow... Learn something new everyday. Didn't know sportmaz made two pieces already. :lol2:

you have a nice car.

don't ruin it with cheap and failing wheels

i know 1 too many people with this brand
believe me, kills his Z, making ugly even uglier

I like the design (love mesh style wheels) but I don't know anything about the maker.

For meshes I'd go with Work VS-XX or Volk GT-U
http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/work_vsxx.jpg
http://www.stamfordtyres.com/site-im...olk-GTU-lg.jpg

Sport Max is super heavy. Even those two piece wheels weigh a TON. If you have the car then you can afford the wheels to go with it. Don't cheap out on the wheels.


+1 on Work VS-XX.

or even go with the 5zigen sports engine wheels if you don't want to shell out $$$. A couple of people have them on here and they look nice.

BBS for mesh wheels. You cant go wrong there

BBS LM's FTW too...
http://www.foamcow.net/cabby/pics/BB...ace%20Gold.JPG

Well if you want a cheaper alternative with light in mind.. You CAN'T beat Enkie RPF1s

May I suggest Enkei RPM02's. The price is right and they are a quality wheel.
http://www.edgeracing.com/images/whe...ack)_front.jpghttp://www.edgeracing.com/images/whe...ack)_angle.jpg

http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/enkei_wheel/

Look nice, but every RX8 I see with wheels similar to that look too busy.

Wheeels like that belong on a luxury car.

dom,

i think it looks just like the adr msport. which for some reason i love..

beers :beer:

OMG! I love them! Thats the look blue and gold with a silver lip! Where can I get them? How much do they weigh?
Thanks!!! :)

I like them too!

sorry to burst your bubble dom. but bbs' are expensive as all hell. and the LMs are discontinued afaik. if you look on ebay they have bbs lms for sale (not the rx8 bolt pattern though :( ) however, better be prepared to drop at least 3k.

enkei rpf1s are the best bang for the buck rim. they arent as blingin though.
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...-1051bRX8.html

but enkei has other, slightly heavier, slightly more blingin rims.

you are really set on the bbs lms, do some net searching and keep at it for a while. you may find a set for the 8. but as i said.. bbs' are expensive, so be prepared to lay down the us history of presidents.

I'm very very sorry I got you so excited DOMINION.. BBS Lms are quite a pretty penny minimum of 3k is being safe. According to the poster above me its discontinued and a small search proved he is right.
:uh:

I don't like nor advise replicas, but there are some if you are truly set on the design.

I agree with Dance...those are nice!!

may i give a few suggestions dom?
for mesh wheels...and that of the bbs brand, look into some newer 5series that you can take them off of. its a lot cheaper, and its a brand name at the very least.

or if you're low on cash...who cares, get something sportmax if the price is right. get something with at least a lil peroformance gain in mind. be it lighter or wider...
who cares if its cast. who races around everyday,, right?

that said...i'd go with enkei's based on performance gains, mainly.

MY favorite mesh wheels you ask? SSR ftw. and i love them...always has alwys will. if only they don't cost a arm/leg for some rx8 fitment sizes...

I'm sorry dom,

I feel bad so here is my little list of great looking meshes.
HRE 540
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w...es/hre540r.jpg
Enkie RPM2 (Nice and Affordable)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w.../enkeirpm2.jpg
Work XSA-02C (Very Nice, yet affordable)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w...sa02ccolor.jpg
Volk SF-Winnings
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w.../volksfmgr.jpg
BBS RS-GT
http://bbs-usa-appguide.com/wheel_im...-2006_1111.jpg
PIAA SUper Mesh 2pc
http://www.piaa.com/Wheels/img/super...aderbottom.jpg

VividRacing.com has a wide selection of styles and companys to choose from... but i wouldn't order from them though..

GL on finding a design you like and keep us posted.