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Old 10-15-2009, 08:30 PM
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Did some research on the Mazda Speed wheels, turns out Magnesium wheels arent the best idea to daily drive as they corrode very quickly.

It is looking like we're going to go with some SSR Type C's. Now to choose tires.

Thanks for all the support guys, coming from the old school honda scene to the subaru/rx8 community has been nice.
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get toyo T1Rs in 245/40
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I've had good luck with my KDW 2's, they do get LOUD as they get worn though.
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KDW2's start out loud! Especially if you have pitted roads like we do in Oregon. I have just about used up all the tread on mine and will be replacing them in the few months.
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Originally Posted by I8U
That's a good idea, get more expensive wheels and park it in the same location. If they stole stock wheels with 2 sets of wheel locks, what makes you think they won't go for nicer ones...even with an alarm installed?
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If you plan on getting expensive wheels you better have other wheels to swap out during the time you are not driving it... so ppl that have Hi Priced Rims dont DD on them.

and yeah if someone was watching your car the first time they are going to watch it again and most likely steal them again..... IMHO... if they want your whole car they will take it.... and ill be the first to buy the driver fender off EBAY... so be carefulll
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Bridgestone Potenza RE01R's are what I have, and they are amazing! They were just discontinued and replaced by the RE11's, which is what I would get if I were you. Good luck.
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I just posted in the will it fit thread asking about tire sizes.

We decided to go with the Seibon TE37's in 18x9.5. I read in that tread that 255 in front and 275 in rear are about as large as we can go. Not currently interested in lowering the car but if they look rediculous on the car then we might cross that bridge. That being said, we'd like to go square and a lot of people are suggesting 245/40 as the way to go. I'd like to protect the wheel as much as possible but also take into consideration the work necessary if we decide it needs a drop.

Regarding the theft, we got a call from the Dallas PD investigators office last week and are waiting on more follow through. They may have caught the people who did it, but I guess there are more hurdles to jump on their part.

You guys have been a big help in a hectic time for us and I thank you for that.
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