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Old 03-13-2016, 12:55 PM
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09 rx8 R3 wheel spacer

Alrighty so don't bite my head of right away, however iam thinking about 15 or 20mm wheel spacers on my R3 I want a more flush look but right now picking up new wheels isn't going to happen right now, plus I really do like the R3 wheels although mine could use some reconditioning as the previous owner obviously couldn't drive. Anyhow so does anyone have any insight on what a 15mm or 20 mm spacer may look like on the car. And has anyone herd of hubcentric are they good spacers? .. I do daily my R3
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2009 rx8 r3

Doing to thisee does anyone know how I could resurface the stock R3 wheels or what the process of getting them looking like factory may be? Any information helps thankyou
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Originally Posted by James Collins
Alrighty so don't bite my head of right away, however iam thinking about 15 or 20mm wheel spacers on my R3 I want a more flush look but right now picking up new wheels isn't going to happen right now, plus I really do like the R3 wheels although mine could use some reconditioning as the previous owner obviously couldn't drive. Anyhow so does anyone have any insight on what a 15mm or 20 mm spacer may look like on the car. And has anyone herd of hubcentric are they good spacers? .. I do daily my R3
I'm sure the spacers would look pretty cool. But you need to ask yourself do I really want to alter the geometry of the wheel base.
It can change the handling characteristics as well as add more stress on the wheel bearings. I would suggest going with a wider rim. It essentially gives the same appearance as well as add to the handling and traction without altering the geometry a great deal, thus giving your wheel bearings a normal lifespan.
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^ I don't have too much knowledge about wheels, tires, spacers, etc.

But, I don't know if I totally agree with that. I don't see anything wrong with adding 15mm's all the way around on the stockers. Many people on here have added spacers larger and haven't had any problems (that I know of). A new set of rims is usually a lot of $$$. Plus, the R3 rims are PERFECT!

Then again, I could be wrong.
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Btw, I got one of my R3 rims refurbished at a local detailing place. They do really high end cars, so I knew that I could trust them. My wheel looks straight from the factory now! (I think it was a couple hundred).
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