18\ Mazda RX8 Rims -PICS-

[RedRaptor]

Just put on my 18\" Mazda RX8 rims this weekend with the help of MajesticBlueNTO.

-18\" x 8\" 50mm offset
-Stock suspension (I don\'t plan or want to lower/slam/drop it)
-225/40/18 Kumho Ecsta ASX (KU21) High Performance All Season tires
-Tire & Rim Weight is 46lbs.

http://mazda3forums.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13245/RRMz3RX8RimsA.jpg

http://mazda3forums.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13245/RRMz3RX8RimsB.jpg

http://mazda3forums.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13245/RRMz3RX8RimsC.jpg

http://mazda3forums.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13245/RRMz3RX8RimsD.jpg

http://mazda3forums.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13245/RRMz3RX8RimsE.jpg

[SoopaBanana]

Hmmm... I was expecting a more dramatic change...

Nonetheless, it\'s bold and tasteful... Good stuff!

[PlatMS6]

noihhhcceeee!!!!

btw what do u use to shine up the sidewalls?

[mEtH]

WOW! That Laidlaw is HAWT!

ok..ok..

love how it fills out the walls.

[Titanum-3]

I love those rims. I was thinking about picking up a set and getting them powder coated in gunmetal. Do you notice any performance loss with the extra weight and larger rims?

[Big__M]

Looks hot Red. Hope you like em!

M

[Illmatic]

Nice look! I also expected a dramatic change but I\'m impressed with how it turned out!

[Xenon]

Nice.....

Subtle yet taseful change. Looks really good.

out of curiosity.... what is our current tire/rim weight? The 18\" I\'m going to assume is about the same or heavier (I donno if it\'s a different alloy).

[chaser]

Red, nice job :)
Keep us posted about how they perform ;)



Originally posted by Xenon
out of curiosity.... what is our current tire/rim weight? The 18\" I\'m going to assume is about the same or heavier (I donno if it\'s a different alloy).

Stock 17\" weight:
Rim ~ 21lb
Tire (badyear) ~22lb

[///M]

http://mazda3forums.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13245/RRMz3RX8RimsC.jpg

Front looks a bit high.

Otherwise looks pretty good.

[majic]

Looks good Rob!!!

as for the inquiries, 17\"
stock tire: 22lbs
stock wheel: 22lbs

EDIT: sorry chaser.. looks like i took my time replying ;)

[TheProfessor]

I really like it, looks like it could have come from the factory like that.

[car_demon]

Looks great.,,b-b-b-b-ut; sizing up in rims should = lowering the chasis even with a mild drop.:(
I\'m I the only one into that European Audi-ish, BMWish fill out the wheel well look.

[bluntman]

I like \'em...good job Red!

[MAZDA3_MIKE]

lookin good

[///M]

Originally posted by car_demon


Looks great.,,b-b-b-b-ut; sizing up in rims should = lowering the chasis even with a mild drop.:(
I\'m I the only one into that European Audi-ish, BMWish fill out the wheel well look.

You\'re not alone! I love em low! The lower, the better.

And I love BMWs too.

[civiclad]

Looks awesome Rob.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Nice nice...
How wide are they?

[RedRaptor]

Thanks for the compliments.:D I love them too.

Kitten, sorry I forgot to list the complete details of the RX8 rims. They are 18\" x 8\" with a 50mm offset.

[fat mike]

Lower it now! Come on you know you want too:p

[MZ3_GS]

I thought the RX8 has staggered setup?
Guess not.

[ds2chan]

Originally posted by RedRaptor
http://mazda3forums.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13245/RRMz3RX8RimsE.jpg



I hope you know that street racing is against the law.. :p

[SW20 MR2]

I can\'t say that I like it any more than stock, but then again, I\'m not a huge fan of the OEM wheels anyways. Oh well, as long as you like it, that\'s all that mater. :D