Aftermarket rims?
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Aftermarket rims?
Any body plan on gettin shoes for your Rx-8 or are Factory 18's fine.
I'm probably sticking w/ the factory shoes. What about you guys post pics if you can.
I'm probably sticking w/ the factory shoes. What about you guys post pics if you can.
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Buy a second set of stock from Mazda Motorsports (nee MazdaSpeed) - send to be polished (hopefully before car arrives).
Replace original set for the street with polished set.
Polish 2nd set as well.
Purchase SSR Competitions from Tire Rack
Mount Hoosiers on SSR Competitions.
Mount Kumhos on second set of the polished stock wheels (for rain events).
Replace original set for the street with polished set.
Polish 2nd set as well.
Purchase SSR Competitions from Tire Rack
Mount Hoosiers on SSR Competitions.
Mount Kumhos on second set of the polished stock wheels (for rain events).
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Which Kumhos would you want? I have them on my car, and I really am not impressed with they're wet weather abilities. I have the Ecstas i think.
Edit: Just checked, I have the Kumho Ecsta Supras.. don't get me wrong, I LOVE these tires, but I wouldn't use them as my exclusive wet weather tires.
Edit: Just checked, I have the Kumho Ecsta Supras.. don't get me wrong, I LOVE these tires, but I wouldn't use them as my exclusive wet weather tires.
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The Hoosiers and the Kumhos would be for Autocross, and there is no tire anywhere worse for wet conditions than a Hoosier A3S03 (or R3S03).
So, we keep a set of Kumho V700's just for rain conditions. This is a "race only" tire (even though, with the new compuond, it has the Ecsta name attached, just like several other versions of their tires) which should never be driven on the street for extended periods. It would wear out VERY quickly and could possibly overheat.
Sorry for the confusion - I too have Kumho's ("regular" Ecsta's) on for the street and have not been too impressed. Going to Michelin Pilot Sport Cup's next time.........
So, we keep a set of Kumho V700's just for rain conditions. This is a "race only" tire (even though, with the new compuond, it has the Ecsta name attached, just like several other versions of their tires) which should never be driven on the street for extended periods. It would wear out VERY quickly and could possibly overheat.
Sorry for the confusion - I too have Kumho's ("regular" Ecsta's) on for the street and have not been too impressed. Going to Michelin Pilot Sport Cup's next time.........
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Originally posted by tpryor
Buy a second set of stock from Mazda Motorsports (nee MazdaSpeed) - send to be polished (hopefully before car arrives).
Replace original set for the street with polished set.
Polish 2nd set as well.
Purchase SSR Competitions from Tire Rack
Mount Hoosiers on SSR Competitions.
Mount Kumhos on second set of the polished stock wheels (for rain events).
Buy a second set of stock from Mazda Motorsports (nee MazdaSpeed) - send to be polished (hopefully before car arrives).
Replace original set for the street with polished set.
Polish 2nd set as well.
Purchase SSR Competitions from Tire Rack
Mount Hoosiers on SSR Competitions.
Mount Kumhos on second set of the polished stock wheels (for rain events).
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Originally posted by eccles
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Hey Tim, you need a tire warmer for Nationals? My race budget this year doesn't even stretch to one set of wheels and tires, let alone two!
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Hi Jon,
My "race" budget includes all of the money from selling my 10AE. I have been told by the "powers that be" that I can use ALL of it for goodies for the RX-8. I am going to spend it before anyone changes their mind (assuming anyone wants to buy the Miata, of course).
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Hey Tim, you need a tire warmer for Nationals? My race budget this year doesn't even stretch to one set of wheels and tires, let alone two!
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Hi Jon,
My "race" budget includes all of the money from selling my 10AE. I have been told by the "powers that be" that I can use ALL of it for goodies for the RX-8. I am going to spend it before anyone changes their mind (assuming anyone wants to buy the Miata, of course).
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those are WORKS RIMS they're good quallity and light but they would cost around 2200-2600 depending on where u get it and the tires......it's WORKS MEISTER S2 and there is another version of it it's call WORKS MEISTER S2R which has a lip to the rim....these rims r tite!!!
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Originally posted by RotaryXTypeSH
those are WORKS RIMS they're good quallity and light but they would cost around 2200-2600 depending on where u get it and the tires......it's WORKS MEISTER S2 and there is another version of it it's call WORKS MEISTER S2R which has a lip to the rim....these rims r tite!!!
those are WORKS RIMS they're good quallity and light but they would cost around 2200-2600 depending on where u get it and the tires......it's WORKS MEISTER S2 and there is another version of it it's call WORKS MEISTER S2R which has a lip to the rim....these rims r tite!!!
I've seen exact replias of those WORKS rims for half the price in Canadian $. If it's just about the look (which, most of the time it is) - there's a replica for everything.
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Originally posted by moogle
Switching rims as soon as possible with 20's from konig forgot the name of the rim.
Switching rims as soon as possible with 20's from konig forgot the name of the rim.
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Originally posted by lefuton
hrm, not so sure 20's will fit to be honest.
hrm, not so sure 20's will fit to be honest.
would you like to tell us why?? im suspecting rubbing issues on the suspension??
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For me, either one of these rims will do fine.......:D :D :D
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/e_index.html
http://www.hartwheels.co.jp/cat_raci...35_concept.htm
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/e_index.html
http://www.hartwheels.co.jp/cat_raci...35_concept.htm
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Originally posted by Cihuuy
would you like to tell us why?? im suspecting rubbing issues on the suspension??
would you like to tell us why?? im suspecting rubbing issues on the suspension??
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yea i'd have to admit, those factory 18's are dope the way they are...i would actually consider buying those for the RX if they weren't already stock! they look great from an angle
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Originally posted by lefuton
hrm, not so sure 20's will fit to be honest.
hrm, not so sure 20's will fit to be honest.