Alright, I Did more searching and i'm just going to go with Matte Black RPF1 18x9.5 +45 wrapped in Nitto NT05 275/35/18. everything I've seen says this will fit good and these are bomb tires. Thanks for the help guys

 

Looking for a setup that is street focused, but would fair well on a track if I ever decide to do so. I want to be very clear, I am not willing to roll, pull, or cut any part of my car yet, so these HAVE to fit without fender modification along with zero camber adjustments. I'm not expecting these to be perfectly flush, but I do want it to look more aggressive than the stock car. I'll eventually lower it, lets say an inch F&R to be safe (will likely be less). Obviously, I'm trying to avoid rubbing under any and all circumstances. Help me push the limits of mediocre!

Here are the wheel/tire sizes I'm considering:

17x8.5 +40 245/45/17

18x8.5 +40 245/40 18

18x8.5 +45 245/40/18

17x9 +45 anything but 255/40/17, diameter is too small for my taste, even though I know this setup is ideal.

18x9 +45 255/40/18

If I'm correct, 245/45/17 and 255/40/18 have a slightly larger diameter than stock, depending on tire, but that's fine with me as long as there are no rubbing issues, as is the price of 255/40/18 if I decide to go that route.

Care to offer up any opinions/sell me on one of these combos?

 

i thought you should know with rolling my fenders, some fender pulling and some negative camber it fits. i just need to do something about the bumper tab thinking i should just cut it off.

 

18x9.5 +38 with 265/35 all around ?
and im lowered on coilovers, will this fit without neg camber
and will i have to roll the fenders?

 

Hey guys, without reading the whole thread, will a set of 20x8.5 wheels with I think a 35mm offset and 255/35/20 rubber fit on the rx8? The bolt pattern is good.

I have these wheels on my other car which I'm thinking of selling. If they fit on the rx, I might keep em. Did a quick PhotoShop mockup:

20" Foose Spanks

 

Hey. I didn't read your whole question. Sure they'll fit

 

lol alright... I guess I need to read the thread.

 

I could always just try them on.. I reckon.

 

18x8.5 offset +30 or 18x8.5 offset +40. My friend is asking for help with picking some rims for her 2011 RX-8 and I'm trying to make sure it the wheels with look alright.

 

There might be a signature with a link that has the answer.

 

Thanks bro. Lots of helpful info lol

 

Did you click on the link in his sig?

 

Yes I did

 

Then it worked, lol

 

Any rubbing issues with this combination without any fender work?

Work Emotion XD9 - 18x9 +38
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo - 255/45/18
Swift Sport Springs 0.8" Drop F/R

Thanks guys.

P.S. Any other springs you guys might suggest? I'm very picky on what I put on my car, and most people seem to like Swift to keep good handling characteristics without disturbing the suspension geometry while giving a decent drop... As far as I know, any drop past an inch disturbs the the RX-8s handling.

 

That tire is wrong.

 

Yeah, I realized that after having them on for a while Lol. Other than that, I'm stuck with them until my next set; might downsize to 245/40/18 or 255/40/18.

 

im lowered on stechs and i was thinking about getting 18x8 +20mm. would this be poking out too much?

 

Why the hell would you want poke and especially poke with an 8" wheel?

 

245/40

 

i dont want poke i was asking if it would with an +20...

 

we were all noobs before. i still am. Im lowered on coilovers 9.5 inches all the way around 245 in front 255 in the back. Rear tabs are shaved fenders rolled. Side makers are shaved a tad. +22 offset. Its flush

 

Any pics haha

 

Will 18x10 all around XXr rims with a offset of +25 fit on a RX8 2004? If so what would be the best tires to put on it? Not dropped stock everything

 

No

Poke too much implies you want some poke. Sorry I misunderstood. Those wheels could probably work. Stupid to get an 8" wheel. 18x9 +30 with 245/40 is my suggestion. Then if you want it a little farther out put 5mm spacers for just a tiny bit of money.