What you guys think about Sport Max Wheels?
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A friend of mine can get a good deal on these wheels. I like mesh wheels so what do you guys think in 18's with a sweet off set in silver?
18X8 & 18X9.5
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18X8 & 18X9.5
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-Gil
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Why you hate them? They do you wrong?. Not bad for $800. wheels only right? I'll call them on Wed and find out the weight of the wheels. Not bad for a quick fix.
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Um I have a certain personal reason, but ehh. Don't let me opinion on them affect your decision. The ones you posted are nice.. just don't get those hideous five spoke ones everyone has.
Post pics also!
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I think the 925 look nice.. simple yet clean cut design. 962 sucks badly
http://www.sportmaxwheel.com/wheels.shtml
http://www.sportmaxwheel.com/wheels.shtml
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Sport Max is super heavy. Even those two piece wheels weigh a TON. If you have the car then you can afford the wheels to go with it. Don't cheap out on the wheels.
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May I suggest Enkei RPM02's. The price is right and they are a quality wheel.
![](http://www.edgeracing.com/images/wheel/enkei_wheel_rpm2_(hyper_black)_front.jpg)
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http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/enkei_wheel/
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http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/enkei_wheel/
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I like them too!
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sorry to burst your bubble dom. but bbs' are expensive as all hell. and the LMs are discontinued afaik. if you look on ebay they have bbs lms for sale (not the rx8 bolt pattern though
) however, better be prepared to drop at least 3k.
enkei rpf1s are the best bang for the buck rim. they arent as blingin though.
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...-1051bRX8.html
but enkei has other, slightly heavier, slightly more blingin rims.
you are really set on the bbs lms, do some net searching and keep at it for a while. you may find a set for the 8. but as i said.. bbs' are expensive, so be prepared to lay down the us history of presidents.
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enkei rpf1s are the best bang for the buck rim. they arent as blingin though.
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...-1051bRX8.html
but enkei has other, slightly heavier, slightly more blingin rims.
you are really set on the bbs lms, do some net searching and keep at it for a while. you may find a set for the 8. but as i said.. bbs' are expensive, so be prepared to lay down the us history of presidents.
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I don't like nor advise replicas, but there are some if you are truly set on the design.
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may i give a few suggestions dom?
for mesh wheels...and that of the bbs brand, look into some newer 5series that you can take them off of. its a lot cheaper, and its a brand name at the very least.
or if you're low on cash...who cares, get something sportmax if the price is right. get something with at least a lil peroformance gain in mind. be it lighter or wider...
who cares if its cast. who races around everyday,, right?
that said...i'd go with enkei's based on performance gains, mainly.
MY favorite mesh wheels you ask? SSR ftw. and i love them...always has alwys will. if only they don't cost a arm/leg for some rx8 fitment sizes...
for mesh wheels...and that of the bbs brand, look into some newer 5series that you can take them off of. its a lot cheaper, and its a brand name at the very least.
or if you're low on cash...who cares, get something sportmax if the price is right. get something with at least a lil peroformance gain in mind. be it lighter or wider...
who cares if its cast. who races around everyday,, right?
that said...i'd go with enkei's based on performance gains, mainly.
MY favorite mesh wheels you ask? SSR ftw. and i love them...always has alwys will. if only they don't cost a arm/leg for some rx8 fitment sizes...
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I'm sorry dom,
I feel bad so here is my little list of great looking meshes.
HRE 540
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w...es/hre540r.jpg
Enkie RPM2 (Nice and Affordable)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w.../enkeirpm2.jpg
Work XSA-02C (Very Nice, yet affordable)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w...sa02ccolor.jpg
Volk SF-Winnings
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w.../volksfmgr.jpg
BBS RS-GT
http://bbs-usa-appguide.com/wheel_im...-2006_1111.jpg
PIAA SUper Mesh 2pc
http://www.piaa.com/Wheels/img/super...aderbottom.jpg
VividRacing.com has a wide selection of styles and companys to choose from... but i wouldn't order from them though..
GL on finding a design you like and keep us posted.
I feel bad so here is my little list of great looking meshes.
HRE 540
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w...es/hre540r.jpg
Enkie RPM2 (Nice and Affordable)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w.../enkeirpm2.jpg
Work XSA-02C (Very Nice, yet affordable)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w...sa02ccolor.jpg
Volk SF-Winnings
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w.../volksfmgr.jpg
BBS RS-GT
http://bbs-usa-appguide.com/wheel_im...-2006_1111.jpg
PIAA SUper Mesh 2pc
http://www.piaa.com/Wheels/img/super...aderbottom.jpg
VividRacing.com has a wide selection of styles and companys to choose from... but i wouldn't order from them though..
GL on finding a design you like and keep us posted.