Yea, they're 20s
11-20-2005, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
20" on an RX-8 is like a hot babe who puts on 200 lbs of flubber
two schools of thought, some are more into the show and really could care less how 20 would affect their performance and some want stick to lighter 18 wheels who are just pure enthusiast. Wonder is there a way to get both?
Doesn't look bad at all, but it's really unproportional. Btw what size tips are those magnaflows?
02-28-2006, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by IZoomZoomI
two schools of thought, some are more into the show and really could care less how 20 would affect their performance and some want stick to lighter 18 wheels who are just pure enthusiast. Wonder is there a way to get both?
Doesn't look bad at all, but it's really unproportional. Btw what size tips are those magnaflows?
Doesn't look bad at all, but it's really unproportional. Btw what size tips are those magnaflows?
4" tips.
03-01-2006, 02:43 AM
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Dude... you must have lost a LOT of performance.... especially off the line.
Even though they are the same weight as stockers (so you claim... i don't believe it personally). The rotational mass spans a greater diameter and therefore you are losing great amounts of performance from you big clunky wheels. All show.... no go.
and regarding IzoomzoomI... you can't have both a 20" rim and keep any decent performance. First off, 20's are downright heavy... i don't care how much you say they weigh... they are going to be AT LEAST 25lbs... and that's being generous.
Now if they were the same weight as stock... the larger diameter rim will have more mass toward the outward reaches of the rim and away from the center of rotation and therefore, much more "resistance" to acceleration.... making it harder to start... and stop.
Even though they are the same weight as stockers (so you claim... i don't believe it personally). The rotational mass spans a greater diameter and therefore you are losing great amounts of performance from you big clunky wheels. All show.... no go.
and regarding IzoomzoomI... you can't have both a 20" rim and keep any decent performance. First off, 20's are downright heavy... i don't care how much you say they weigh... they are going to be AT LEAST 25lbs... and that's being generous.
Now if they were the same weight as stock... the larger diameter rim will have more mass toward the outward reaches of the rim and away from the center of rotation and therefore, much more "resistance" to acceleration.... making it harder to start... and stop.
03-01-2006, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by hoosteen
and regarding IzoomzoomI... you can't have both a 20" rim and keep any decent performance. First off, 20's are downright heavy... i don't care how much you say they weigh... they are going to be AT LEAST 25lbs... and that's being generous.
Yea I know, there are some options out there that give a great looking wheel without having to go 20s. I personally don't like em but whatever floats your boat. When I put my ssr comps on which was a little over 16lbs felt great lost 5lbs of unsprung weight, braking was better and felt a bit more nimble too. Til this day people that drove my car that has 19's say they need to go back to lighter wheels because it feels a lot quicker.
03-01-2006, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
So are they 20x10's + spacers? Dam thats big! I'm going with 18x8 and 18x9.5. But thats just me.
Originally Posted by hoosteen
Dude... you must have lost a LOT of performance.... especially off the line.
Even though they are the same weight as stockers (so you claim... i don't believe it personally). The rotational mass spans a greater diameter and therefore you are losing great amounts of performance from you big clunky wheels. All show.... no go.
and regarding IzoomzoomI... you can't have both a 20" rim and keep any decent performance. First off, 20's are downright heavy... i don't care how much you say they weigh... they are going to be AT LEAST 25lbs... and that's being generous.
Now if they were the same weight as stock... the larger diameter rim will have more mass toward the outward reaches of the rim and away from the center of rotation and therefore, much more "resistance" to acceleration.... making it harder to start... and stop.
Even though they are the same weight as stockers (so you claim... i don't believe it personally). The rotational mass spans a greater diameter and therefore you are losing great amounts of performance from you big clunky wheels. All show.... no go.
and regarding IzoomzoomI... you can't have both a 20" rim and keep any decent performance. First off, 20's are downright heavy... i don't care how much you say they weigh... they are going to be AT LEAST 25lbs... and that's being generous.
Now if they were the same weight as stock... the larger diameter rim will have more mass toward the outward reaches of the rim and away from the center of rotation and therefore, much more "resistance" to acceleration.... making it harder to start... and stop.
I am also wanting to do a few road races this year as well, but i have a set of 18" Volks sitting in my warehouse that ill use for that.
03-01-2006, 09:29 AM
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a drop should improve the look
as for spacers i just put my wheels back on and decided to try out spacers in the rear which was a big mistake.
i want a 20x11 rear
a drop should improve the look
as for spacers i just put my wheels back on and decided to try out spacers in the rear which was a big mistake.
i want a 20x11 rear
03-04-2006, 01:03 PM
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I think your car looks sick with the 20s, just drop it. I too am running 20s and they make the car look good. When I feel like going to the track I just put the stock rims back on. I don't street race in my car, so if someone pulls up at the light I let them go. I like the look of 20s on the 8. I am more for show than go, and if I want to go, like I said before I just put the stock wheels back on, and go to the track.
03-05-2006, 11:29 AM
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Just curious, and I am not flaming at all. I wonder if the love/hate feelings towards 20" wheels is an age thing, a generation gap? I personally like big wheels, the less rubber showing, the better looking over all in my opinion. BUT, it does depend on the car. So if you care too, post your love/hate and age now......I want to see the results. I'll start.
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