This probably sounds a bit of a silly question but just wanted to know if there are any problems upgrading the awful 16" wheels on the automatic to the 18". Had a friend who had problems fitting larger wheel size to his car(not RX8) as it was an automatic. Would be greatful for any help

 

No probs. I had a 2004 at with 18x8 & 18x8.5 35 off set.
You might want to go with 17" and a sick *** off set. With 18" your car will not be as fast as when you had the 16". You can feel it. I use to wheel cherp with my 16" that all went away when I got 18" wheels.
I wish I would have went with 17" and slamed it on coils, But now I have a MT so its all good.
-Gil

 

Thanks for that. You have put my mind at rest. Hopefully in the next couple of years mine will look as good as yours. Cheers!

 

Thanks man
I say; Take your time man. Rome was not built over night

 

the smaller the tire, the faster your acceleration.

keep that in mind. go for 17" rims and low profile tires.

 

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...et/Wheels1.jpg heres a members car he has 17 they look nice i think they look better than my 18's and plus when u need new tires they wont be as expensive

 

All good info. Post some pics when you get your new wheels!

 

how about 18s with no tires

 

^You mean like mine? lol

 

Will post pics when I have done everything I want to do to the car, will take a while as doing a part a month, every pay day. cheers for advice.