Thanks Dan. Not sure how to check inside diameter ahead of time outside of finding a guy who actually has them locally. Most of the wheel/tire sites don't give much information on the overall dimensions. I can't even get tire rack to let me search just by dimensions. :(

Hmmm - here's a question kinda steming off of shaun's question.

Not having to do so much with if the rim will fit the car but rather - will this fit the rim.

I once heard someone say that an incorrect offset can prevent someone from fitting a BBK (Big Brake Kit). Just wondering if there's any truth to this...and if so, can some examples be given? (outside of the obvious i.e. 15" rim trying to fit a bbk that's 17" in diameter :rolleyes:)

Atilla, with regards to BBK 95% of the time it is with regard to offset or offset/face/disk. Wheel manufacturers will have different disks which allow for BBK or not, and other variations. This usually effects lip and/or curvature. Typically a BBK won't fit a wheel if a wheel's offset is too high.

Yes, every now and then the wheel may physically be too small for a BBK. That would have to be a very BBK though!

hi guys

am planning to run

19x8.5 ET30 all around with 245/35/19

searched through this thread and got mixed findings, 1 post said it will rub 1 post said it would be fine?

will i have problems with rubbing?

currently running 18x7.5 et45 and while the slight sunken in look is bearable at the moment, i think it will look weak after my 8 gets kitted up in a few days :banghead:

^You'll be fine.

ah thanks man :)

just found out that the seller only sells it as a staggered package :icon_no2:

the rears are 19x9.5 ET 35

will i have to roll my fenders?

That will depend on the tires you use. If you go with 255's you will likely be OK

265/275 you will likely need a roll and more camber

18X9 with a 35mm offset running 255/40R18s? Currently stock height, but planning on running coilovers.

You should be fine.

fixed :eyetwitch

sooo.....

18x10 +24 w/ 275/35 all around?

^ sure if you want to cut about an inch out of you wheel wells :)

not gonna fit with that much rubber, dont get why everyone wants to run 275s

^^ you are such an optimist......:) It really won't fit with any tires that make sense ;)

I see the good lol

how about a 18x9.5 0mm with a 10mm spacer. extra wide rolled rims.

You are kidding Right ;)


There is no way in hell...short of a Sawsall those will fit

"So you're telling me there's a chance" - Dumb & Dumber

no honestly it's what I am looking at, similar to the aponte racing set up with 18x12 5mm on there RX8 gtr wide body custom

They won't fit......unless you remove the wheel wells and add big flares

Stick with a 10" 40 offset that will fit.....

Pretty sure you just answered your own question. It fits because they have a wide body kit. Unless you have one too you'll need what Dan mentioned.

FYI:
255/40/17 on 17x7x40 fits! :) The wheels are too narrow for the 255 but it fits with my lowered setup.

well I am actually working on getting custom wheel wells similar to the aponte set up. giving a lot more room all around.

Need advice on whether this is functionally-sound (I'm sure it will fit :)):

18x9.0 +31mm offset
245/40 tires

Car has Racing Beat lowering springs (with Tokico D-Spec shocks)..

Also, is another alignment necessary or beneficial at all? The car was aligned to factory settings after the suspension work was done a while back. I am sort of hoping I can swap my stock wheels+tires whenever (ex. winter) without needing re-alignment.

Would I see any performance degrade because of the new wheel/tire set-up?

Many thanks!

ya that shouldn't be all too much of a problem, the change in tires isn't too extreme and with the d-spec shocks it should turn out fine.

below is talk from another forum at 32mm


Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:16 am Post subject: RX-8 'Stock' Wheel/Tire/Shock Improvements & Specs

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Using G-Tech Pro meter for measurement.
Right off the Showroom floor (6-Spd/Sport Suspension Package/225-45 Bridgestones): .93G's (Left or Right)
Added BFG g-Force KDW-2's (225/45): .96G's (but just ate up the right front)
Added Tokico D-Specs (full firm) & SSR COMP-H/Kuhmo MX's: 1.01G's
Added Enkei RPF1 (18x9.5's) & Azeni 615RT's (275/35): 1.1G's
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I suspect putting 245/40 R-Comp's on the SSR's she could grab 1.25.
Thanks Brian for all the ideas/suggestions.
Aloha,
Tom

Wow awesome. That just makes me sleep easier :).. I have the wheels sitting in my room waiting for the tires that are being delivered to my door this week. I was afraid I made the wrong choice going with +31mm vs an available +40mm offset for the same wheels.