Ah, that makes much more sense.

Was your buddy's car a Z/G? The rear tires were most likely 275/40 if the fronts were 245/45 as well. Not really going to work, as I guess you gander. Sorry

 

hey guys ...i plan on getting some ADVAN RS-D wheels for the rx-8..but b4 jumping the gun...i would like 2 get sum advice.... im new 2 this whole modifying car game..im a little confused with the whole offset thing and the right tire size 2 get......so i was thinking if i can get some help on the specs... i plan on keeping the the wheel size at 18.... any advice or help would definitly be appreciated...

Thanks,
STEVE

 

It's your car and we can't make decisions for you. We can only tell you what will work and sometimes what will look "better." Give us some wheel specs and if you are willing to roll fenders or pull the fenders. Please be willing to roll the fenders since I want to see a properly set up rx8 with those rims.

 

19x8in tenzo dc5 wheels on 05 will they fit without modification?

 

Try searching the thread after you find out the offset. You also need to know what size tire you want to run.

 

Correction 19.5 on the tenzos 5/114.3 offset 45
tires- yokahama S 245/30/19

 

19.5? No matter what, that will fit. You have lower profile tires than you need, but they should work.

 

Cool thanks! What tires do you suggest?

 

What did you mean by 19.5? For a 9.5 wide +45 wheel you can go all the way up to 275 without rubbing. You want 245/35, 255/35, 265/30, or 275/30. For an 8" width, 245/35 is best.

 

Rubbing bad on 18x9 +30 with 265/35/18 tires.
Will need rolling.
Just some knowledge for any future adventurers.

 

That rubs with 255s as well w/o roll. 245s are ok though.

 

ment to say 19x5 ha. Thanks for the info man. you got a clean RX like the wheels.

 

You did not mean to say 19x5.

 

gotcha

 

What did you mean? lol The 19 means 19" diameter. The number after the x is how wide the rim is and that determines what size tire you should run.

 

yeah I understand bro. Just the wheel was listed at 19x8.5 it was a typo on my part. I was just makin sure they would fit

 

Ok 19x8.5 was what I wanted to know. You are good to go.

 

Thanks for your help man. You do know what your talkin about. What do you know about finding a Mazdaspeed body kit?

 

Okay so I'm wondering if anyone can help me here, I'm thinking about getting a set of Axis Widetracks. They are 18x8 but they don't list the offset. Instead Axis states they are listed as being available with a 60mm or 90mm lip (I think they are designed to be staggered, although I would probably go with the same for all four, don't want to mess with my car's handling). Does anyone know what offset a 60mm or 90mm lip translates to and if either would fit without fender rolling? Also I should mention that I'm running on a stock suspension right now but will eventually be upgrading. I appreciate any help you guys could give me.

 

I believe the 90mm lip is a +20 offset. The 60mm lip is a +40.

 

Matt, I want a 8" lip. what offset would that be?

 

On an 18x10" wheel that would be -75mm offset for an 8" lip. You might need to roll your fenders, maybe.


I know you were asking sophisticated Matt but **** it, I'm Matt too

 

Yeah I'm going to have to defer to Tilt on that one

you getting your CR Kai's with the 8" lip Joey?

 

He should just mount them on backwards...

 

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