Giustino

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enkei rpf1. yes compared to stock. yes i know that it will lighter, but the wider front tires (225 to 265/275, increase of 2inches) will make the steering "heavier" or make it harder to turn. i was just wondering what you guys have experienced compared to stock, especially when cornering hard (not dangerously) on the street or going through mountain twisties for example.
cheers,

pdxhak

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Just depends on the tires you choose. For instance my 255/35/19 tires are lighter than the Bridgestone RE40 225/45/18 that came with the car.

Giustino

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can you run 255 on the 9.5 inch wide rim without excessive stretching?

hmm i don't think my question is being interpreted correctly, wouldnt the additional tyre contact at the front due to the larger (in size, not particularly weight) make steering/cornering harder/less direct?

Peppy@kacework

You will have more rolling resistance, but it's not really that noticible. I've run the 275's and I think they are overkill and the extra width does take away some steering feel. I much prefer the 265/35-18 because of the shorter sidewall. They have all the grip you would ever need on the street, don't look stretched and give you a little better acceleration. On average they weigh a little less than the 275's also.

Giustino

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thanks mate for that info, exactly what i was looking for...any other opinions.

carbonRX8

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275s tramline. Sometimes violently, but I think you would get this with any wider tire that add leverage around the point that the wheels turn. With the wrong offset (on the wheel) 235s would tramline.

I disagree that 275s are overkill. In my opinion 285s are overkill.

Peppy@kacework

Let me rephrase my statement. 275's are overkill for a NA RX-8, for a boosted RX-8 like yours carbonRX8 they are fine and quite possibly necessary.

BRODA

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I'm running 255/40/18 T1R's and they fit almost square on my 9.5's. They are the same overall diameter as stock unlike 265/35's.

Here is the 255/40 next to a 275/35, both on 9.5" wheels:

Descent

Off topic, but -

So that's what it's called? After I put the 275s on my car, I definitely noticed that my car does this on some of the crappier roads. I just didn't know the technical term for it. I imagine when I get new tires and I go to 265s instead of 275s, and get a tire that's more of a street tire than the Azneni rt615s I have on it now, it would reduce this.

Good article off tirerack on tramlining - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=47

lucifuge

Not an Rx8, but a close relation!
As an ex-Rx8 driver I thought I'd post my baby with her new shoes.

- RPF1 17x8 +45, Michelin PP2 225x45x17.
- Eibach pro kit
- Whiteline front and rear sway bars.

J8635621

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That looks good, but I think your car needs some more color. What are the dimensions of the stock MX5 wheels/tires?

the_duke313

how would a 265/35 look on an 18 x 10.5? or a 275/35?

J8635621

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Look in the yes it did fit thread at dannobre and nuke0907

lucifuge

More color?? wtf I think I'm missing something here. You want me to spray my car?

17x7 205x45x17 are stock

J8635621

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I mean everything is the same shade of silver. Most things look better with some contrast, but it is your car. edit: What is the offset on the stock rims?

lucifuge

+55

Chibana

Looks great to me. I love Enkei RPF1 wheels. I would still have the 18x7.5" ones on my Mazda3 if it weren't for the fact that I kept bending them on these crappy Michigan roads. I would love a set of the black ones for my RX-8.

RawrX8

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Looks like its time for you to move some where nicer. SoCal?

GameGuy369

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OK. I finally have my GTC01 wheels on. I'll add more pics soon, but I am about to get my Racing Brake rotors/pads installed so I will be doing that before my next photoshoot, haha. Tell me what you all think!



Edit: See my other post to see a simple "evolution" as I like to call it of my car: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/pics-evolution-rx-8-amateur-owner-173542/

BRODA

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Looking good. 18x8?

Rotr8

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mmmm GTC-01s yummy...

GameGuy369

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You guessed it.

Anijo

17x9 RPF1's

Huey52

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And further, can you run 255x40x18's, stock suspension height and no fender roll, on 9.5's without rubbing?

J8635621

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That depends on offset. If you are referring to his wheels (unsure on the exact specs), then I'm almost certain you can.