Will It Fit Thread
06-10-2009, 04:54 PM
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Thanks Dan. Not sure how to check inside diameter ahead of time outside of finding a guy who actually has them locally. Most of the wheel/tire sites don't give much information on the overall dimensions. I can't even get tire rack to let me search just by dimensions. 
06-10-2009, 05:10 PM
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Hmmm - here's a question kinda steming off of shaun's question.
Not having to do so much with if the rim will fit the car but rather - will this fit the rim.
I once heard someone say that an incorrect offset can prevent someone from fitting a BBK (Big Brake Kit). Just wondering if there's any truth to this...and if so, can some examples be given? (outside of the obvious i.e. 15" rim trying to fit a bbk that's 17" in diameter
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Not having to do so much with if the rim will fit the car but rather - will this fit the rim.
I once heard someone say that an incorrect offset can prevent someone from fitting a BBK (Big Brake Kit). Just wondering if there's any truth to this...and if so, can some examples be given? (outside of the obvious i.e. 15" rim trying to fit a bbk that's 17" in diameter
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06-10-2009, 05:58 PM
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Atilla, with regards to BBK 95% of the time it is with regard to offset or offset/face/disk. Wheel manufacturers will have different disks which allow for BBK or not, and other variations. This usually effects lip and/or curvature. Typically a BBK won't fit a wheel if a wheel's offset is too high.
Yes, every now and then the wheel may physically be too small for a BBK. That would have to be a very BBK though!
Yes, every now and then the wheel may physically be too small for a BBK. That would have to be a very BBK though!
06-11-2009, 04:58 PM
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hi guys
am planning to run
19x8.5 ET30 all around with 245/35/19
searched through this thread and got mixed findings, 1 post said it will rub 1 post said it would be fine?
will i have problems with rubbing?
currently running 18x7.5 et45 and while the slight sunken in look is bearable at the moment, i think it will look weak after my 8 gets kitted up in a few days
am planning to run
19x8.5 ET30 all around with 245/35/19
searched through this thread and got mixed findings, 1 post said it will rub 1 post said it would be fine?
will i have problems with rubbing?
currently running 18x7.5 et45 and while the slight sunken in look is bearable at the moment, i think it will look weak after my 8 gets kitted up in a few days
06-15-2009, 12:28 AM
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06-15-2009, 12:47 AM
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Pretty sure you just answered your own question. It fits because they have a wide body kit. Unless you have one too you'll need what Dan mentioned.
FYI:
255/40/17 on 17x7x40 fits!
The wheels are too narrow for the 255 but it fits with my lowered setup.
FYI:
255/40/17 on 17x7x40 fits!
The wheels are too narrow for the 255 but it fits with my lowered setup.
06-15-2009, 01:10 AM
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Need advice on whether this is functionally-sound (I'm sure it will fit ):
18x9.0 +31mm offset
245/40 tires
Car has Racing Beat lowering springs (with Tokico D-Spec shocks)..
Also, is another alignment necessary or beneficial at all? The car was aligned to factory settings after the suspension work was done a while back. I am sort of hoping I can swap my stock wheels+tires whenever (ex. winter) without needing re-alignment.
Would I see any performance degrade because of the new wheel/tire set-up?
Many thanks!
):18x9.0 +31mm offset
245/40 tires
Car has Racing Beat lowering springs (with Tokico D-Spec shocks)..
Also, is another alignment necessary or beneficial at all? The car was aligned to factory settings after the suspension work was done a while back. I am sort of hoping I can swap my stock wheels+tires whenever (ex. winter) without needing re-alignment.
Would I see any performance degrade because of the new wheel/tire set-up?
Many thanks!
06-15-2009, 01:25 AM
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ya that shouldn't be all too much of a problem, the change in tires isn't too extreme and with the d-spec shocks it should turn out fine.
below is talk from another forum at 32mm
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:16 am Post subject: RX-8 'Stock' Wheel/Tire/Shock Improvements & Specs
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Using G-Tech Pro meter for measurement.
Right off the Showroom floor (6-Spd/Sport Suspension Package/225-45 Bridgestones): .93G's (Left or Right)
Added BFG g-Force KDW-2's (225/45): .96G's (but just ate up the right front)
Added Tokico D-Specs (full firm) & SSR COMP-H/Kuhmo MX's: 1.01G's
Added Enkei RPF1 (18x9.5's) & Azeni 615RT's (275/35): 1.1G's
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I suspect putting 245/40 R-Comp's on the SSR's she could grab 1.25.
Thanks Brian for all the ideas/suggestions.
Aloha,
Tom
06-15-2009, 01:45 AM
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Wow awesome. That just makes me sleep easier .. I have the wheels sitting in my room waiting for the tires that are being delivered to my door this week. I was afraid I made the wrong choice going with +31mm vs an available +40mm offset for the same wheels.
.. I have the wheels sitting in my room waiting for the tires that are being delivered to my door this week. I was afraid I made the wrong choice going with +31mm vs an available +40mm offset for the same wheels.