I'm having a hard time deciding on what aftermarket wheels I will want to put on my RX-8 when I get it.

As such, I think it would be both helpful to me, and cool in general, if people could post a picture (or a link) of their favorite aftermarket wheels for the RX-8. I

If possible, I would obviously prefer that the pictures actually show the wheels on the RX-8.

BTW, I did do a search but nothing came up, so I hope this hasn't been done before.

 

Nice wheels, but $500/wheel? Yow.

 

Sorry, I deleted my post, I'll try again. Man rumatt you are quick.

I like the SSR GT2. Very simple and clean, plus only 17.6 lbs. Yes, $500 a wheel, but I refuse to put a heavy wheel on my '8.

 

Wow, those are nice George! Reminds me of the Fikse wheels people were putting on the FD's.

 

Do you already own them? Are the effects of the weight savings substantial?

 

No, my '8 is box-stock right now, but I've had many wheel/tire combos on my Miata, and yes heavy wheels can make your car feel lead-footed. Not necessarily slower in a straight line (although they will slow you down a touch) but more clumsy over rough roads. The RX-8 has great handling and a heavy wheel will screw it up.

I'm not sure if you'd feel these wheels over the stockers, though. There is some debate over the weight of the stock wheels. If they are 22 lbs, then these would be an improvement, but not a drastic one. Basically you could put 245s on and not worry about the weight. If the stockers are 18.5 lbs, then you are just keeping pace.

 

My favorite wheels are the ADVAN RG, Gram Lights 57Pro, and SSR Type C's. I was considering the SSR Mesh, but I would think they are slightly heavier than the former.

ADVAN RG


Gram Lights 57Pro


SSR Type-C


I'm also looking at this wheel, the Super ADVAN Racing Version 2. It looks very JDM.

 

1. Prodrive GC-010


2. HRE 441R


3. Advan Connoissuer


4. Mazdaspeed (non-Mag forged)


New Entry!!! Seems like everyone like the Axis Hiros, how come no one's mentioned the Axis Milanos?!?!! I thought these looked much cooler!

 

Volk GT-C Face II

 

Volk SF Challenge...... imma get them soon :o

 

They are currently near the top of my list! I agree that they tend to be overlooked.

It really comes down to whether you like the "rivets" or not. I do, so I prefer them over the Hiros.

Great pics so far people, keep them coming!

 

i dont think no ones got them on there 8 yet .would love to see them on

 

For my wife's red 8, we want these. Davin Speed SP1. $1175 ea is the cheapest I have found though.

 

For the short time I had mine, I thought the Volk SF Challenges in Mercury Silver looked way cool...but wife forced me to sell them...but I will again be getting them...soon...the G-games Wolf 2 piece are sweet too..

 

Do you have pics?

 

SSR GT-3 for me...

 

nope..at the short time I had them..my camera was out on safari...but I can find you pics that show them on an 8...if you wish...

 

Absolutely! That's what this thread is all about!

 

when i have the money(read not for a long time- baby coming soon)i will get the wheels by paul yaw he doesn't list a price there but it can be had via email. the rivets in these wheels, someone said they didnt like rivets, are purely functional as that is what hold these modular wheels together. he is going to use these same wheels(although slightly wider) on his supercharged Speed World Callenge RX-8.

 

Wow, those look pretty damn cool! Thanks for posting those zoom44.

Hope the price isn't too scary.

 

i like the axis milanos
my friend just got some for his vw gti and they look so clean
but my favorite is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

I like these too:

 

These are currently my favorites, the SSR Comps. (Minus the stickers) Maybe for next summer I'll make them happen...

 

I would agree

 

the 5zigens you pointed rob are heavy! Unless all you care about is looks I wouldn't recommend those at all. Even though they do look real nice