View Poll Results: Which rims look the best?
Enkei EKM3
20
83.33%
Enkei GW8
3
12.50%
Motegi MR117
1
4.17%
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Time for new rims!
03-17-2011 | 11:03 AM
#26
Im pretty much decided to go with XXR 006 RED ANODIZED LIP. I just wanna make sure I'm looking at the right wheel to fit the car. So , the bolt pattern is 5x144.3 or 5x120 , The front wheels are 18x8.5 with 2" lip and rear are 18x9.5 with 3" lip , all four are +35mm offset. I also want to know if I'll be able to put my tires on those , I just got brand new Michelin 225/45R18. Also what about those TPMS?? Can I take them out from stocks?? How does that work?
Nice original choice
There are two VR RX8's with tho rims just in San Antonio alone. The red on the rims is not even close to the VR. But hey if you like it then that is all that matters. I would just hate to see you regret your decision.
Last edited by 9krpmrx8; 03-17-2011 at 11:06 AM.
03-17-2011 | 11:05 AM
#27
Im pretty much decided to go with XXR 006 RED ANODIZED LIP. I just wanna make sure I'm looking at the right wheel to fit the car. So , the bolt pattern is 5x144.3 or 5x120 , The front wheels are 18x8.5 with 2" lip and rear are 18x9.5 with 3" lip , all four are +35mm offset. I also want to know if I'll be able to put my tires on those , I just got brand new Michelin 225/45R18. Also what about those TPMS?? Can I take them out from stocks?? How does that work?
Tires will fit, but I HIGHLY recommend getting some wider tires for the rear, otherwise you will have unnecessary stretch going on. Some 245/40's would balance out nicely.
Some peoples tastes are different
03-17-2011 | 11:10 AM
#30
Yes this I know but It's like RPF1's, I like them a lot but do I really want a wheel that everyone has? I mean aside from RX8's every freakin' S2000 in town has them. I have made some bad wheel choices in my time and I hate to see someone jump at something they may regret. But at the same time, if you like it, you like it. If you love washing and looking at your rims then that is all that matters.
Last edited by 9krpmrx8; 03-17-2011 at 11:12 AM.
03-17-2011 | 11:25 AM
#31
Your tires will fit. However I would go with something a little wider myself. I have 18 x 9.5 wrapped in 245's. As for the tpms, I would look on ebay since you mentioned you were going to use the stock rims for winter.
03-19-2011 | 06:11 PM
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Is it a lot of trouble to move them over??? What about If I put the rims on without the TPMS?
03-26-2011 | 12:38 AM
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Also have another question, I will buy those rims late may , but I driving on winter tires right now and I believe I should change to summer tires latest in mid april, If I buy those 245's with future plans for those 9.5 rear rims , can I put them on stock rims before I get those XXR's ???
03-28-2011 | 01:27 PM
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the 522's are 18x9.5 with 25mm offset , If I put 245's on them do you think I will need roll fenders?
btw pic of them rims on genesis:
its really now choice of red stripe or no stripe.....
btw pic of them rims on genesis:
its really now choice of red stripe or no stripe.....
04-05-2011 | 12:06 PM
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