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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Will These Rims Fit?

I have an 04 BB RX8. and was wondering if these rims would fit. i don't know much about Bolt patterens...etc.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Ri...ayphotohosting
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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no. you would need a GG for those to fit.

and they are staggered.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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K thanks. will somebody post a link where i can buy some nice 18" Black rims with a crome lip for a good price? that look similar to the one's in the link i posted? Thanks.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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dont be gay and get black/chrome lip setup.

just settle with the gold on black look with volk sf-challenges in gold. thatll be pimp.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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nah i'm not in to the gold rims..
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mac11
no. you would need a GG for those to fit.

and they are staggered.
What does staggered mean? and i found that for the rx8. 35-50mm offset will work for front, and 38-50mm will work..


2004 Mazda
RX-8

Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Center Bore: 67.1
Hardware:12x1.50 Lug
Offset:
Front: 35-50mm
Rear: 38-50mm
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by topgear8
What does staggered mean?
Front 8.5"s rear 9.5"s. That is staggered.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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^Yeah i figured that out, but why wont these rims fit? they are 35mm offset, stock is 50mm. but on the chart it says that the 8 can do 35mm-50mm offsets...is that wrong? if so what offsets should i be looking for?
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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they'll fit. you just have to roll the rear fenders.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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^ yep, I had a +37 offset with a 9.5" wide wheel and I had to roll my rear fenders
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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what is rolling the rear fenders? does it change the look? and how much does it cost?
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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it will fit...and if you stretch the tires a little bit, you dont even need to roll your rear fender, and you can also get more negative camber
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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so if i get them, they will fit, and i won't have to do anything different than if they were the 8.5 in the back?
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 11:58 PM
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you can stretch the tires and go more negative camber, but that just wears through the tires quicker. with rolling, some places will flare the fender out a bit, which i find looks wack. roll it without flaring or get it shaved.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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you better verify the hub bore diameter, it needs to be at least 67.1mm to fit the RX-8 and it's not listed, seem to recall somebody else with an 8 got screwed on eBay when this happened

9.5" +35 will likely require flattening the rear fender lip extension to prevent rubbing
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