+1 but unless you plan on being slammed/adding spacers the 255/40 is my opinion, unless you like the thinner tire look. It will keep your car a little bit higher off the ground (same as stock), not mess up the speedo reading, and protect the rims a little better from potholes.

Atilla, was that other user Sam? edit- crap, I don't remember if iot was Sam or not, lol...

C'monn, we all know the AME's!!! They were your dream!

dude its totally the 18x10 +25 fs-01's ;)

^stfu :rant:

not sayin' guys :)

but i just got a price check - i may be getting these sooner than i expected! :SHOCKED:

^get them now!

Hey guys lets leave the chit chat for the Lounge :)

And get this thread back on topic..

So...

Will an 18x8 +40 fit on my car? :)

Only if you run about 15 degrees of camber and pull the fenders. You should probably ask questions like that in the Aggressive fitment thread. They could help you out a little better.

Don't know much about this topic, though I did try doing some research.

Tires: 245/45-17
17x8 +48

How would it compare to 17x7.5 +45

It will fit with inches to spare. http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp That site will tell you how much farther out your wheel will sit/how the clearance between the shock and wheel changes.

What about a 17x8 +75?

Ok, so if I do the 17"x9"F/17"x10"R w/ a 225's up front and 245's out back, what would be a good offset to run considering I want it flush? (actually i'd like a bit of poke + some very aggressive camber). Also, I because I plan on running a bit of stretch, should I stick with a 45 profile tire, or maybe even go down to a 40 profile tire?

Thanks. In your opinion you think the 245 will rub?

You could do a +20 up front and a +20 out back.

not even close

I think I made a mistake. Is 245/45-17 usually only for the rear tires staggered w/ 225/50-17 in front? If so, I'd probably just stick with 225/50-17 all around.

In the case of 225/50-17 these should both work?
17x8 + 48
or
17x7.5 +45

For some reason the Enkei I was looking at is 17x7 +38 or +45. The +45 seems like a poor fit (wheel retracts according to the calculations) but +38 should work?

So many questions, sorry

yes

i have 18x8.5 +35 245/40's and no rubbing while lowered at full load.

you'll be fine

I am a newbie here.

I bought a used (reconditioned from japan) 2003 AT RX-8. It came with 225/55R16 94V stock (i believe) wheels/rims.

How far can I go with the rims and wheels without touching anything? (ie. just to take off the old once and put the new once on)

ugh, just outta curiousity - did you bother reading through any of this thread prior to posting??

^ ha ha. come on man, another person to impart all of your wisdom on :rolleyes:

I'm fresh outta patience and wisdom for the moment...

...however i am stocked to the ceiling with spite and sarcasm :D:

^ ha ha, well as long as you put on your supportive pom-poms tomorrow i'll be good. :lol:

Offsets for the 17"x9" are 15, 35, 43

Offsets for the 17"x10" are 12, 25 and 35.

Keep in mind I want a bit of poke (will be rolling/pulling the fenders) and, the tire specs will be 225/45's up front and 245/45's out back.

^sounds like you want an aggressive fitment. Check out the 'aggressive fitment' thread.

For what you're asking though

17x9 - i'd go with +15
17x10 - i'd go with +25

reasoning is because of the tires you suggested.

Sounds like fn01R-C sizes... what color you goin with?

Edit: Go with a 245/40 in the rear...