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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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New rims and tires. Opinions please...

Hi guys, I just bought this car a couple months ago and I couldn't wait to start modifying it. Let me know what ya'll think. thanks

window tint was the first thing i did, then came rims

New rims and tires. Opinions please...-rx8-4.jpg
New rims and tires. Opinions please...-rx8-5.jpg
New rims and tires. Opinions please...-rx8-6.jpg


also installed this:
New rims and tires. Opinions please...-rx8-radio.jpg

any suggestions??

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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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not a fan of the wheels, sorry bud
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Im trying out the chrome inserts at the moment but they also came with black inserts but i think all black rims look like steel wheels from far...
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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they just look like cheapo walmart hubcaps if you want me to be brutally honest.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:03 AM
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Yeah, not feeling the wheels at all. They look like steelies with chrome hubcaps.

If you like them though, more power to you. It's your car.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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Don't do it

Get these ones ...
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/look-my-new-wheels-here-yay-212553/
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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Opinions is what im here for. If i couldnt take a beating then i would have never posted. I like them because they are different from what i've seen on most rx8's but maybe i went too different
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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i'll switch out to the black inserts and post a pic... brb
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by xdsub40
Opinions is what im here for. If i couldnt take a beating then i would have never posted. I like them because they are different from what i've seen on most rx8's but maybe i went too different
That is a great attitude, better than most and I commend you for that. Glad you didn't take what i said the wrong way.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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That is a great attitude, better than most and I commend you for that. Glad you didn't take what i said the wrong way.
Thanks but i appreciate the honesty just as much

how about with no inserts?
New rims and tires. Opinions please...-rims.jpg
New rims and tires. Opinions please...-rims-no-inserrts.jpg

or with black inserts?
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New rims and tires. Opinions please...-rims-black-inserts-2.jpg
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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of the 3, no inserts
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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Paint your wheels in the body color then add black inserts
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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All black!
How wide are your rear tires?
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver_Surfer
All black!
How wide are your rear tires?
18x9's
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Lame looking and lame specs. Those belong on a 85' Buick.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Def no inserts
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Lame looking and lame specs. Those belong on a 85' Buick.
2007 rx8 40k for sale or trade for an 85 buick.

ps. bring your own rims
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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lol @ 9k

i won't bash since the op seems to be lookin' for an honest opinion.

I'm def not feelin' the wheels, inserts or not.

If it were me, i'd spend some more time researching wheels n' fitment on this forum as well as a couple others for some more info on a better attempt.

I feel the intension was right but the execution was off. I say, save up some money n' shoot for something better later on.

GL


p.s. - if you want to try something 'different' check out forum member: Tiltmode43. check out his rim selection...
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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Black inserts and spacers would be better but the rims are still just wrong for the car.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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i am planning on spacers for the rears at the very least. But i dont mind buying another set of rims. I manage a Goodyear shop so rims are very cheap for me. I'll look into something better, thanks guys
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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It might look sharp if you painted the chrome ones white to match the paint. The chrome is awful. And some side skirts to match your front lip.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by godesshunter
It might look sharp if you painted the chrome ones white to match the paint. The chrome is awful.
Really was thinking about that, its a small project that could make it look better.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Ugly as hell...seriously. Anyway, put back the oem wheels, it is better for your health...lol
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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What brand are these wheels? I would go with no inserts of the 3 as well.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ZouRx8
What brand are these wheels? I would go with no inserts of the 3 as well.
Helo wheels
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