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RX-8 R3 2008+ mags on FD?

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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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RX-8 R3 2008+ mags on FD?

Does it fit? Anybody ever tried it?
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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whats the size, offset on them?
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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the stock offset for the RX8 is 50mm.

The difference between the Mazdaspeed RX8 rims is 17lbs for Aluminum and 16lbs for magnesium, stock is 22lbs.

the Aluminum wheels is about $450 per rim while the Magnesium rim is $1300 each.

for $1300 each, i'd rather buy a set of HRE's and they'd weight the same as the Magnesium rims.


Unless you want a set just to collect them
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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I can't believe nobody tried it... I'd love to see pictures!
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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The R3 wheels are also 19" diameter and IMO, rims that size do not look good on FD's plus they are no wider than stock.
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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Bump for a FEEDBACK or a picture!
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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FC love. Someone from Australia... apparently the tires are 235-45-19's, idk if spacers are used or not, i doubt it...
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Thanks, is it me or it looks really big for the car?
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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Looks huge.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Nice ride!
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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BTW, are they 19'' or 18''?
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 04:56 AM
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19"x8" +47 offset
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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As stated, 19" don't look good on FD's, don't look good on the FC either.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 05:47 AM
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