NEW TIRES AND WHEELS: Tell me what you think
07-26-2008, 11:41 PM
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Well I'll admit, chrome wheels don't look all that great on the 8. The wheel design isn't all that great either-makes them look smaller.
Here's my thoughts, if you really like the wheels-or just wanted something different until you can afford something better-spend a couple hundred $ on some lowering springs and get the clear corners. I can turn out better than expected. Good luck
Here's my thoughts, if you really like the wheels-or just wanted something different until you can afford something better-spend a couple hundred $ on some lowering springs and get the clear corners. I can turn out better than expected. Good luck
07-26-2008, 11:42 PM
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I don't buy Kool-Aid
I'm not a fan of the "bling look" unless its JDM style but thats just me. If you like them thats all that counts 
I also dont like hubcaps and rims with no off set.
I also dont like hubcaps and rims with no off set.
07-27-2008, 05:30 PM
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Well i hated the stock wheels, and it makes it look way too plain. I had the factory chrome wheels and they were peeling a little and didn't really like them all that well. I am planning on getting some more chrome accessories for the outside to blend everything in.
07-27-2008, 05:39 PM
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Jesh I guess its just a "taste" thing.
07-27-2008, 05:48 PM
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I was hoping that someone else would mention this lol!
I hate it too
send them back and get these instead
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/f-s-18-drag-dr-19-gunmetal-machined-lip-151316/
I hate it too
send them back and get these instead
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/f-s-18-drag-dr-19-gunmetal-machined-lip-151316/
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07-27-2008, 06:01 PM
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I was hoping that someone else would mention this lol!
I hate it too
send them back and get these instead
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=151316
I hate it too
send them back and get these instead
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=151316
Wheels like this look hideous on sports cars i think. Why would you want black or gunmetal colored wheels? I know chrome isn't what some ppl like but anything looks better than that
07-27-2008, 08:22 PM
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Chrome on a sports car (exception of black with a CHROME LIP wheels) no mater what it is, wheels, door handles, pillar, any form of chrome on a sports car makes it look cheap and just plain poopy. No offense, but leave the chrome to Balla Status SUV's
07-27-2008, 11:26 PM
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Hideous, when people say if you like that and thats all that matters, that saying goes only so far. When it comes to cars you either get it done right or don't do it at all. IMO a lot of people dont have taste...
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07-27-2008, 11:47 PM
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hideous!
i'll have to agree with Ever... remember that these are only opinions, opinions that you asked for. just enjoy your car and do what pleases you!
07-28-2008, 01:14 AM
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not digging the chrome look, but there are better chrome wheels out there as well.
As for the gunmetal and/or black wheels... I do realize there are opinions out there... but in this case I'd say that opinion is limited to preference. That is to say, there are looks/designs/matches that will/do look good. It might not be your preference, but as a general rule, it looks good. Often black and gunmetal fit into that group. Though maybe my views of the topic are a bit off... I just feel there are classic looks that are hard to go wrong with (similar to fashion and designing in general)
As for the gunmetal and/or black wheels... I do realize there are opinions out there... but in this case I'd say that opinion is limited to preference. That is to say, there are looks/designs/matches that will/do look good. It might not be your preference, but as a general rule, it looks good. Often black and gunmetal fit into that group. Though maybe my views of the topic are a bit off... I just feel there are classic looks that are hard to go wrong with (similar to fashion and designing in general)
07-28-2008, 01:17 AM
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07-28-2008, 01:52 AM
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I think most of those cars look horrible with the black wheels. I have always thought that makes them look cheap. Now some chrome wheels look cheap also, but i think its the much better way to go