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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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There are springs that will put you plenty low though. You were 95% correct is all I'm saying.
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Thanks guys.

How about the tyres? Should I use 225/40s (front) and 245/35s (rear) or just use similar profiles remembering that i Am running a staggered set up and wider tyres have bigger diametre.
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sintoni
Thanks guys.

How about the tyres? Should I use 225/40s (front) and 245/35s (rear) or just use similar profiles remembering that i Am running a staggered set up and wider tyres have bigger diametre.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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This is my first post but i'm member of the forum for more than 1 year.. i always prefer use search option and don't ask but... now i want opinions.


Actual Suspension Specifications:
Shocks: KYB – Gas-a-Just Shock Absorbers (changed at 55k miles, actually car has 62k miles)
Springs: Stock Springs (front spring coils were cutted half inch)
*Don't attack me*, I know was a big mistake, after that i learned cutting spring coils changes the spring rate and kill the shocks


Varrstoen are offering their TE37 replica with offsets that will make us happy so i'll change my wheels soon and i need the opinion of our forum experts.


Option #1
Suspension: Tein S.Tech Springs
Drop:
  • Front: -1.4"
  • Rear: -0.7"

Wheels: Varrstoen ES2
  • Front: 19 x 9.5 ET +30
  • Rear: 19 x 10.5 ET +30

Option #2:
Suspension:
Megan Racing EZ Street Coilovers (don't really know if i really need coilovers to achieve my goal)
Drop: ??? don't know.

Wheels: Varrstoen ES2
  • Front: 19 x 9.5 ET +30
  • Rear: 19 x 10.5 ET +30


Tires: (same size that i'm actually running)
Front: 245/35ZR19
Rear: 275/30ZR19


Goal: lowered car, aggresive fitment look but not slammed, it's a daily use car so i don't want a nasty camber.

I was thinking about the +22 offset but for what i read in the forum it will be a pain and i'll need to add more camber, im open to few camber adjustments but i dont want to change tires every three months for the aggressive tire wear.

I'm open to roll fenders, other tire sizes (but not so stretched) also a bit of camber if needed.

Actually i don't have any fender rub issues with 4 peoples inside the car, straight alignment of Pepboys

I'll appreciate any opinions/critics/recommendations.

Thanks
Blas


btw that's my car, i bought the car with these wheels, they're from a discontinnued brand HP Design, i think SSR GT3 knock off replica wheels.
Front: 19 x 8.5 ET 35
Rear: 19 x 9.5 ET 38 (don't remember)


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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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Varrstoen es 2.2.1

18x10.5 + 22 Front 18x10.5 + 15 rear

Lowered on Stance GR+/ Fenders rolled/pulled

What would be a good tire size to put on?


Thanks
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by YerrBBen
Varrstoen es 2.2.1

18x10.5 + 22 Front 18x10.5 + 15 rear

Lowered on Stance GR+/ Fenders rolled/pulled

What would be a good tire size to put on?


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depends how low you are, but I would say 235/40 all around if you dont mind the stretch. If you're not as low, then 245/40 should do the trick, but you'll need more camber.
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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Hi,
Will these fit standard car not lowered??
Size: 18x8
Offset: 40mm

What tyre size would you also recommend as was thinking 225/45-18?

also will these fit..!
19x8.5
Offset: 45mm

Thanks
Carl

Last edited by Huddy; Sep 18, 2013 at 01:09 PM. Reason: more info
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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yes and yes.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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what's the diff between

17x9 +45 245/45/17

vs

17x9 +48 255/40/17

I assume both will fit without issues? I can't seem to find the "+48" with a 9" wheel, but i think that should work, no? Looking to do track duty on them.
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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offset is negligible difference. But other than that it just depends on how wide of a tire you want.

you wont have issues with either.
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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Looking for new rims on my 05 8...
F:19x8.5
R:19x10
Will the rear fit?
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Offset?? Can't tell you squat without that
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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I've seen this before but I don't know if he was lowered or not so I'm asking anyways. I'm at stock height. If not, can I get a suggestion on how to best get them that flush with stock height?

Front 19×8.5 +30, rear 19x10 +38

235/35/19 Front, 285/30/19 Rear
Here's the link to the pic:
Linea Corse LC818 wheels on 2004 Mazda RX8| WHEELDUDE.COM
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Flush at stock height? That'll look like ****
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Will really? I had spacers on my current rims to make it flush but that's cause I didn't have money for new rims. I want the look of that 8 in the picture but not that close, how far could I lower it to make those look good? Or better yet, what would you recommend to be flush with the least camber. Can I get suggestions on suspension, rim sizes, and tires? I do want staggered though. Thank you, I'm new to rx8's. Got mine end of may
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 11:17 AM
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Why staggered? Why those huge tires? Why stock height? Basically how the hell did you come up with those numbers?
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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I got everything from this:
Jean’s Mazda RX8 on 19×8.5/19×10 Satin Black Linea Corse LC818’s | WHEELDUDE.COM

I thought they look good but I don't want them that close to rubbing so I thought keeping it stock height would help. I don't know much about rim specs or fitment but I thought if it worked for someone lowered then stock might give me more space. Why are those numbers so off if it worked for someone? And I just like the look, if it'd be better then they don't need to be staggered, I just wanna get that look with alittle more gap for piece of mind.
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Is a 225/45 on a 10.5 going to have too tall of a sidewall?
Car is on coilovers.
I know it'll work on the rear, more concerned about getting the height I want in the front and still be functional.
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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Your not going to want a 225 series anything on a 10.5" wheel
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 04:29 AM
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Why not? I ran a 195/50 on a 10" on my old cressida?
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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You are why I don't want my rx8 anymore.
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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Stock tire size on 10.5" in wheel is hardly functional.
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Hey guys about to buy some wheels but wanted to check fitment.

18-9 +25
Wrapped in 225/45R

I also have 25mm spacers in the rear
And 20mm in the front but that's obviously
Removable.

Thanks!
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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Do your stock wheels fit with the spacers?

If you remove them with the new wheels they will basically be the same
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dannobre
Your not going to want a 225 series anything on a 10.5" wheel


Never undersstimate the determined persistence of a ret@rd

Rear stance completed! 225/45 vs 17x10.5



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