18" Mazda RX8 Rims -PICS-

[mp3boy1984]

just out of curiosity, will the rx-8 rims fit on a protege mp3, or is the mazda 3 set up differently to fit with them

 

[goldwing2000]

Do any 18" rims fit on the MP3? If they do, then you should be fine as long as the bolt pattern is the same (5 on 114.3).

 

[SilentSno]

They'll fit.

 

[ssinstaller]

46 lbs??? Are you sure about that? The stock setup is only 27 lbs. I don't see how it could jump that much. (scratch)

My stock 17's with tires were 47lbs when weighed them..

 

[rbmazda3]

Just curious, maybe you have mentioned this before, but why havent you put the wheels on yet? Maybe if its gonna be longer you should try to do a photochop of it and post that. I am anxious!

Because I am currently running at least -3 in the back and don't want to wear out new rubber. Please someone release your camber kit! (pissed)

 

[RedRaptor]

My stock 17's with tires were 47lbs when weighed them..

Thats what I thought. So there you guys, the 46lbs of the RX8 rims with ASX isn't all that bad at all. (headbang)

 

[Loose]

Question...

...how much for the RX-8 rims and where did you get them?

BTW, looks really nice. I like the original 5 spoke (ducking the flames (flame2) ) look but think the rim is not wide enough and the car could tolerate an 18" rim.

 

[rbmazda3]

...how much for the RX-8 rims and where did you get them?

BTW, looks really nice. I like the original 5 spoke (ducking the flames (flame2) ) look but think the rim is not wide enough and the car could tolerate an 18" rim.

Interesting story on how I came about mine...

I was surfing the RX8 pages on cardomian and posting messages to all the RX8 owners that had put aftermarket wheels on their cars. Someone finally replied to my post and turned out he lived in Oregon. Not only that...but he was a salesman at the dealership that I purchased my car from. He was going to sell them to a Mazda 6 owner that he worked with but the guy was having problems coming up with the dough. I offered him 500 bones and he took it!

 

[goldwing2000]

Nice deal!

 

[Gambino]

So you paid $500 for them? Cuz a friend offered me 150 for my 16 inch stock wheels with about 3k on them....could i get more?

 

[Loose]

Well.

I found a pair of chrome ones on ebay for $550 USD but There is NO WAY I could do the chrome. I thought the price wasn't bad though.

 

[mobomelter]

chrome is awesome. but it serves no purpose in a non-show car.

 

[rbmazda3]

So you paid $500 for them? Cuz a friend offered me 150 for my 16 inch stock wheels with about 3k on them....could i get more?

Geeze...I'd think so! Any curbage on em? These were mint and had 300 miles on em.

 

[melicha8]

someone get that man a drop!

 

[rbmazda3]

rb - You know you're gonna have pics of that right!

Got a flat today so I decided to bite the bullet and get my RX8 wheels on there. Wrapped em with Proxes 4's. 225/40/18
Pics of all four corners becuase the lighting was poor. I'll get some better photo's later. I need to update my sig!

 

[Gambino]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! I love it. And also, my rims have never touched a curb!!! THey have about 3k miles too

 

[Loose]

Looks good!

Got a flat today so I decided to bite the bullet and get my RX8 wheels on there. Wrapped em with Proxes 4's. 225/40/18
Pics of all four corners becuase the lighting was poor. I'll get some better photo's later. I need to update my sig!

I like it. I like it alot!

 

[JOS3]

that looks awesome

 

[shibaman]

27lbs? Are you sure about that? The stock 17"s were 22lbs and the stock 17" Goodyear RSA were 22lbs which totals 44lbs.

The RX8 rims are 22lbs and the Kumho ASX are 24lbs.

I used my neighbor's scale that he uses for UPS and the oem 17 weighed 19.8 lbs. Not too bad.

 

[watch-nut]

fitment???

Got a flat today so I decided to bite the bullet and get my RX8 wheels on there. Wrapped em with Proxes 4's. 225/40/18
Pics of all four corners becuase the lighting was poor. I'll get some better photo's later. I need to update my sig!

Hi,

did you have to roll your fenders on your Mazda3?
I have a 2005 'S' 5 door in Titanium and thought of swapping out the rims to the RX8 rims but was unsure if they'd fit.
do you know the offset of the RX8 rim?
do the rub at all on the inner wall of the fender well?
Looks like you have a spring kit... which one?
did you need a camber kit too?
I was thinking of getting Eibach Pro Springs... 1.4" in front and 1.2" in rear.
would I run into any problems lowering the car only that small amount?
I appreciate any help you can give.

thanks so much,
Steve