wheel offset question
11-04-2010, 05:13 PM
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This round goes to the OP. Sorry TopGear, you got called out by a newbie, surely that's gotta be worth SOME kinnda points.
The force is strong with this one
11-04-2010, 11:04 PM
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You good sir live in a fairy tale world if you in fact believe that our car was "built for racing"
are you joking?
do you really think that's what Mazda had in mind when they built it? I can picture the designers sitting around thinking, "I GOT IT! Let's build a car so that people can drive around silly little cones on the weekends to win sparkling little trophies!"
No, that's not what happened.
This car was built for the mass public who was shopping for a good looking sports car. It was targeted at more then just the weekend warrior, why else do you think we have leather interiors and an AUTOMATIC version.
You tell me I don't use my car for what it's worth?
I assure you there are more of us "looking at it while it sits in a parking lot" then there are of you running laps on the weekend.
Now get your little panties out of a bunch and buy yourself a sense of humor.
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11-04-2010, 11:17 PM
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you lost respect for me over one sarcastic post?
That says a lot about you and your character TopGear...
That says a lot about you and your character TopGear...
11-05-2010, 09:32 PM
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When you refer to me as an idiot in a thread that I started, I lose my respect for you sir (or madam). Did those side skirts gave you more horsepower or something? No they just look cool. I have no intentions of taking my car anywhere near a track until I have paid it off. Not trying to **** anybody off by asking a question. (I actually do like your side skirts).
So... yeah
Anyway, I think I have decided to go with an 18x8 wheel and I will be dropping the 8 with some Tein S techs. The wheel I want is a sort of knock off of the Work Wheels emotion xt7's, But I just cannot justify the price while Im going to school. I found some that look EXTREMELY similar :
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=8&vid=008436
any opinions? I know they are cheap as sin and I wont be shedding weight with them or anything.
11-05-2010, 11:05 PM
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Yea we all posted opinions on stuff like that in the other threads where people asked about offset. You should try the search button. It has magical powers.
PS: Everytime you do a wheel search on tirerack/discount tire/whatever site like that, a unicorn gets cancer. Those wheel will suck compared to the correct width/offset.
PS: Everytime you do a wheel search on tirerack/discount tire/whatever site like that, a unicorn gets cancer. Those wheel will suck compared to the correct width/offset.
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11-05-2010, 11:41 PM
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I think Admin need to step in. This thread is about offset question, and anyone that can post helpful info or direct the new comer to the right thread should be doing just that.
The sarcastic comments and post are not necessary.
Let's try to make this a friendly place, don't jump all over the new guys.
I'm new here as a member and as a sponsor, and I'm feeling a lot of hostility and sometimes just rude post from long time members of this forum.
The sarcastic comments and post are not necessary.
Let's try to make this a friendly place, don't jump all over the new guys.
I'm new here as a member and as a sponsor, and I'm feeling a lot of hostility and sometimes just rude post from long time members of this forum.
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11-05-2010, 11:57 PM
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I think Admin need to step in. This thread is about offset question, and anyone that can post helpful info or direct the new comer to the right thread should be doing just that.
The sarcastic comments and post are not necessary.
Let's try to make this a friendly place, don't jump all over the new guys.
I'm new here as a member and as a sponsor, and I'm feeling a lot of hostility and sometimes just rude post from long time members of this forum.
The sarcastic comments and post are not necessary.
Let's try to make this a friendly place, don't jump all over the new guys.
I'm new here as a member and as a sponsor, and I'm feeling a lot of hostility and sometimes just rude post from long time members of this forum.
Maybe we should make a sticky that has tons of wheel fitment information and place it at the beginning of this subforum? Would posting a link to that stickied thread in the first few responses of every noob offset/wheel question be sufficient?Last edited by J8635621; 11-06-2010 at 12:10 AM.
11-06-2010, 02:18 AM
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^Yeah man, you see how I was helpful by posting that link for you first..When you refused to follow the advice I gave you, is when I became frustrated with you.
And those 18x8 MB wheels would look better if they were wider such as an 18x9 +40. Wheels that are 18x8 are just too skinny and sunken in, IF you are going just for looks. Go for something a bit wider.
And those 18x8 MB wheels would look better if they were wider such as an 18x9 +40. Wheels that are 18x8 are just too skinny and sunken in, IF you are going just for looks. Go for something a bit wider.
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11-06-2010, 03:07 PM
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I did in fact skim through what you suggested, Topgear, but I mean its mainly people asking if a certain wheel will fit their car, I really was looking to find out what the offset had to do with deciding on a wheel purchase. I do agree that a 9 inch wide wheel would be leet, but they dont have it in that width and I really like the look of it. Spacers? Not my favorite idea, but like I said, it wont be going to a track any time soon.
11-06-2010, 03:13 PM
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The Konig Lace is also a very handsome wheel and it is offered in an 8.5 and possibly a 9. I saw someone else on the forum mention it did. Does anyone know of a picture someone might have with this wheel on the car?
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