REL_RX8

It seems like just about everyone uses 17" snow tires. (and the rest using 18"s)

I was just wondering if anyone used 16" snow tires. (Dunlop Sport M3's 225/55HR16)

I found I could save a lot of money getting the 16" instead of the 17"

Is there a reason not more people use 16"s? Thanks in advance.

EDIT: By using TireRacks recommendation system, the base trim of the automatic RX-8 is the only model that can take 16"s.

dannobre

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All power to you if you can get the rims to fit....

I don't think anyone has found any 16" rims that fit over the front brakes on the sport model cars.....

carbonRX8

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Just guessing, but do 16s fit the brakes on the manual? Might be auto only. Just a guess.

carbonRX8

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damn. beat to the punch. But it looks like I guessed semi-right!

REL_RX8

Ok, I did my research and the base automatic RX-8 is the only one that will take 16"s.

DAMNIT

Thanks for your input guys, looks like this is going to cost more than I wanted.

EDIT: I just got an idea! I'll get the 16" tires... and to hell with the rims! Who needs em!?

truemagellen

something to plan out before you buy your car

tip: buy 17inch mazda3 rims for cheap, put on cheap winters...but nice winters will last much longer

REL_RX8

Hmmm that's a good idea... but has anyone you know of tried this?

I don't want to be paying anymore than $50 / rim.

truemagellen

not going to happen bud

dannobre

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I got some cheap rims for about $110 each...and Pirelli 210's at cost.....still sucks

But you can't drive without them...don't even try....or it will cost you a lot more than the rims and tires....

And you will still have to buy something to be able to drive

dannobre

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Funny thing is...I now have three sets of wheels and tires for this car......track 18X9.5
winter 17X7 and stock....and I think I'm going to get a set of nice " pretty" street wheels in the spring..