RX8 wheels on your Mazda MPS

[03blk]

Seeming I am responsible for hijacking a different thread (sorry tricache), I thought it would be the only responsible thing to do to move this discussion to its own thread.

It's been done before on other sites, but those of you with RX8 rims (current or previous) on their MPS, post some pics and details!

- Colour choice? (did you paint em yourself?)
- tyre size and choice?

My research shows the most popular tyre size for them in the States is 225/40/18 to allow for lowering of the car. What do you have?

And for those that would like to know:
Gen 1 RX8 wheels (original 5 spoke) are:
- 18x8"
50 offset
wt = 22lb (FYI Gen 1 3 MPS are 24lb, Gen 2 are 24.6lb, 6 MPS are ???)


Thanks for your input!

Tom

[240MPS]

I think the RX8 rims maybe no good for me I need to keep 235's or bigger for traction... and I don't really want to turn my lips up... I will see how you go Tom.

[03blk]

I have purchased a set of RX8 rims here in Cairns from a girl whose updated her red RX8 to a set of chromies. I left a stalking letter under her windscrean asking if she'd like to sell her original rims, and so $700 later I have them.

Some slight gutter damage on a 10cm stretch on one wheel, less on the rest.
Am considering painting them, so I'm open to ideas and suggestions.

Tom

[03blk]

I think the RX8 rims maybe no good for me I need to keep 235's or bigger for traction... and I don't really want to turn my lips up... I will see how you go Tom.

You'd be fine with 235's I'm sure. There are many running up to 245's on them. This one has 245/40/18;

[240MPS]

Well through my tyre dealer I'm looking at $750 for the rims which I thought was good buying and I have already passed a lead to a member, they are suppose to be in good condition....I think they were looking for $1000 to start with....


Probs with rolled guards...

Well my rims are +46 offset they should see how Brad goes.....

[03blk]

$750 sounds good to me. Especially if they give a deal with tyres

[2XS]

Polished
404LIT Polished RX8s.jpg

Painted etch black
404LIT Black RX8s.jpg

Both times with the std Birdgestone 215/45 tyres.

[03blk]

Both times with the std Birdgestone 215/45 tyres.

Standard tyres? Damn! I'm getting mine fitted tomorrow!

[luke 3mps]

Picture 003..jpgPicture 001..jpg235/40/18 20mm lowering springs

[240MPS]

Picture 003..jpgPicture 001..jpg235/40/18 20mm lowering springs

Do you have your guards rolled Luke.