RX-8 wheels on MSP, yeah, yeah I know!!

[silverspeed03]

I need a final conclusion on the RX-8 wheels on the MSP I know they fit the P5 but how about the MSP, will they fit?

Do I need to get spacers?

I'm stock height.

Please reply I don't have much time.

 

[nate0123]

you could "downgrade" to sedan/P5 struts and not need spacers - I believe the issue is with stock rear MSP struts rubbing - so yes you would need spacers in the rear

 

[17084]

They'll fit. 5 mm spacers in the rear - max. Hit up the search function above with "rx8 wheels msp" and you'll find a good amount of info and some good pix among the threads.

 

[silverspeed03]

where can I buy 5mm spacers at?

Spacer just for the rear, right?

This is the only issue, with 5mm spacers in the rear everything should be fine, correct?

 

[nate0123]

yes.. just the rear

does anyone know if the fender needs rolled on the rear with the spacer on a MSP? that would be the only other issue I could see

as far as buying them, I never have, so maybe someone else could help out with that

 

[silverspeed03]

yes.. just the rear

does anyone know if the fender needs rolled on the rear with the spacer on a MSP? that would be the only other issue I could see

as far as buying them, I never have, so maybe someone else could help out with that

Cool, thanks.
Does anyone else know where I could get spacers?

 

[17084]

yes.. just the rear

does anyone know if the fender needs rolled on the rear with the spacer on a MSP? that would be the only other issue I could see

as far as buying them, I never have, so maybe someone else could help out with that

No need to roll the fenders - the sedan actually has a litttle extra fender room in the rear compared to the P5. google for the spacers (you may need to convert mm to an inch fraction to expand your options)

*Edit* - Oh yeah, one more thing - If you plan on staying at stock height you can probably get away with the stock RX8 tire size. Any sort of drop and you'll have to run 215/35/18's to be safe.

 

[nate0123]

I'd still go to a 215/35-18 because if you'll rub when dropped, there will be some point at which you'll rub at stock height (hard cornering, loaded conditions, large bumps/dips, etc.)

 

[nate0123]

btw, I'd highly recommend a drop of some sort - especially since you're going to 18" wheels - the wheel gap will be accentuated with the shorter sidewall and larger rim

but if you go through with it, be sure to post pics

 

[17084]

btw, I'd highly recommend a drop of some sort - especially since you're going to 18" wheels - the wheel gap will be accentuated with the shorter sidewall and larger rim

but if you go through with it, be sure to post pics

I concur! (yes) I was going to run a set of RX8 wheels on my P5, but decided to run my MSP wheels. Chuyler1 is rolling my set now - looks best with a little drop.

 

[silverspeed03]

Will most def post pics, I have not posted any pics yet because I'm waiting until I have the look just right(rockon)

 

[silverspeed03]

well, I ended up buying the RX-8 wheels, to good of a deal to pass up (4) wheels, (4) tires (225/45/18's I hope these don't rub!!!) all with 8K miles for $500.00, not bad.

Does anyone know if I will rub with a 45 series tire at stock height?

 

[nate0123]

well, I ended up buying the RX-8 wheels, to good of a deal to pass up (4) wheels, (4) tires (225/45/18's I hope these don't rub!!!) all with 8K miles for $500.00, not bad.

Does anyone know if I will rub with a 45 series tire at stock height?

that tire size is way too big for a protege - try it out, but for 99% sure, you're gonna be rubbing all over the place

 

[silverspeed03]

Yeah I thought that.

Are there any places that will give you money/trade for 215/35/18's, I mean these tires only have 8k miles?

They are the OEM tires

 

[nate0123]

I doubt many places would do trades, but you could sell them on a RX-8 forum or ebay

 

[silverspeed03]

I thought that some places would give you a certian dollar amount for the remaining tread, no.

 

[nate0123]

news to me (dunno)

 

[silverspeed03]

Well I got the RX-8 wheels on and all I can say is WOW. The wheels look like they were made for this car. Also note that No modifications were needed. Will post pics soon!!!!

 

[Blitzd]

Sub For Pics

 

[nate0123]

(pics) now b****!