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Old 04-21-2008 | 09:48 PM
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New Rx8 Wheels

Hi im a neweeb here but just wanted to share my new rims 18x7.5
any thoughts?
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Old 04-21-2008 | 09:51 PM
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Nice rims, but you should have gone wider with the width.
Old 04-21-2008 | 09:56 PM
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They look good, but HockeyRX-8 is right. It's not good to go below an 8" width.
Old 04-21-2008 | 10:13 PM
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in the back or all around go 8"?
Old 04-21-2008 | 10:30 PM
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All around is better. some people run 8.5 all around, some do 9.5 in back and 8.5 in front. But not many will go below 8.
Old 04-21-2008 | 11:09 PM
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They look nice at least.
Old 04-21-2008 | 11:22 PM
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What company are the rims from?
Old 04-21-2008 | 11:31 PM
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looks good man.
Old 04-21-2008 | 11:59 PM
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well i didnt want to stag them because i heard it upsets the 50/50 balance and produces understeer?

there sport max wheels cheap i only got them for looks the stock rims i will put track tires on and use only when i got to the track...

any upgrade ideas? i got an exhuast but thats it...
thanks
Old 04-22-2008 | 12:31 AM
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7.5 ouch.
intake, pulleys, high flow cat, racing beat reflash, and springs would be nice.
Old 04-27-2008 | 10:00 PM
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Narrow cheap wheels are narrow and cheap.

You got heavier and narrower wheels than stock... weak.

If you got those in 18x9.5 +35 they'd be super heavy but at least you could run some aggressive rubber. Anyway, it's your car, and don't listen to the flamers (me).
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go with 11 inch rears and 9 inch fronts. if that fits i am so copying you.
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Nice rim style and welcome to the club.
Old 04-30-2008 | 11:02 PM
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Why you went with 7.5"... I have nooo idea.
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Old 05-01-2008 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by nickg1983
Hi im a neweeb here but just wanted to share my new rims 18x7.5
any thoughts?
They look good. I like them. But they would look sick if you had a off set.
Go wide in the back. Get a off set in the back and keep the two back wheels incase you get a flat
Old 05-01-2008 | 09:55 AM
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Mesh wheels looks sexy on the 8!
Old 05-04-2008 | 10:33 PM
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I made the same mistake so don't feel bad. I'll keep these until I have money for some Axis.
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7.5....
Old 05-04-2008 | 11:33 PM
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^ lol how long did that take?...
Old 05-04-2008 | 11:39 PM
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not too long...just went thru the list and clicked each one. BTW I found out you can only use up to 20 smilies in a post.

Sorry OP if that was harsh....I couldn't resist. Just joking. Welcome to the club!

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Old 05-05-2008 | 01:06 AM
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^ Lol!!
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