hi everyone. i just got a 2004 rx8. i want to ask that can i put a 17'' rim on my rx8??? It's stock.


Thanks for ur advices

 

ummm, do you have the basic 16'' and you want to go up to 17's or do you have the premium 18's going down to 17s, yes it can be done, Im just curious?

 

A 16" would look terrible, do they really have those stock in some cases?

You could fit a 17 around the brakes no problem though.

 

I believe 16" are stock on AT....

 

Hhheerrreee ya go. A base automatic has them. The sport wheels, suspension, and brakes are an option.

 

wow, you are right, I found this on the website

RX-8 Sport
1.3L RENESIS 6-port rotary engine
212 HP, EPA Mileage City/Hwy (mpg) 16/23 AT
Vehicle Features
16" 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with locks


Why would anyone buy the auto and it costs the same!!??

 

Those stock rims are soo ugly.

Bad mazda bad

 

It would depend. If you have an AT with 16" wheels, then yes. If you have an MT or and AT with 18" wheels, then probably not. The smaller wheel would (probably) not be able to clear the brake calipers on the upgraded suspension package.

 

yea no kidding, we all say how its okay to have an 4port AT for the handling, well the suspension is an option imagine having an AT WITHOUT SPORT SUSPENSION?!?!

 

my winter tires are 17s.

so yes, either model (with smaller brakes or with the larger brakes) can fit 17s.

 

16" AT rims are butt ugly. 17" should work fine. Use a tire calculator to find the right size tire.

 

i have mt 18'' stock. thats what i worried about. i afraid that 17'' will damage the brake calipers. however, i have a friend said that it depends on what shape the wheels are.
thanks

 

Yeah man, 17" will be be fine on your 8. They are also lighter, so you will be a bit quicker as well.

Your in luck too, there are Blitz 17" wheels fore sale here in the for sale section for only $800. They are great wheels, check them out.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/blitz-wheels-sale-145292/

 

oh really???? whats the brand??? are ur shock wheels 18''????

thanks

 

lots of people run 17's just fine.

 

yes!! thanks man!!!