I'm thinking of purchasing 20 inch wheels on my RX8 (stock)
The tires are 255/35/20. But im curious to know if i will have any problems with wheel rubbing and anything to do with the rim and tires being too large without any fender modifications and such...
I'm hoping I wont have to mod anything in order to have these rims and tires fit fine on my car.
Any help would be great.
Thank you

 

try to get 245/35 series tyres, thats what i have on my 8.
i'd also suggest to have front and rear guards (fenders) rolled/liped.
i have had no rubbing issues on the back when lowered 2.75", but i never had ppl at the back :p
i only rub the plastic tray on the front at full lock when lowered 2.5"
make sure you have correct offset for the wheels and tyres.

 

Offset's are the most important part to ensure necessary clearance.

 

well my car isint lowered or anything and im thinking of not lowering it cause of the rim size im putting on my car.

 

talk to Kelrx8 he's riding 20s and has been for months...he told me there was some rubbing but with minimal work it drives great

 

it will look like a bloody 4 wheel drive........ trust me, it looks funny

 

oh I forgot to mention dropping is required

listen to Ezzy those aussies are damn informative when they're not bloody knackered :p or organizing their Kangaroo nut sack collection

 

 

hahahaaaa.....

give me a sec... i will put up pics of my 8 with 20" pre/post lowered :D

 

lowered 2.5" front/2.75" rear


with adjustable front and rear sway bars, and lowered 30mm front/rear (looking to get lowered abit more soon :p )

 

looks good ezzy! you want to fly over to the states and install 20s and lower it for me?

 

Nice ride, yeah without the car being lowered it seems a bit off, the front looks like its really high off the ground.
What are some good springs to use to lower and how much?
I was thinking around the 1.3 to 1.7 inch lowering range. As well with H&R sport springs.