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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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will rx8 rims fit on a fd?
Just a quick question.... has anyone tried to fit a set of rx8 rims on a fd?
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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why would u want to put a heavier rim that is 8" across?
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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any way, yes they do fit and they actually look okay
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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why would u want to put a heavier rim that is 8" across?
Because, with some people, its all about increasing unsprung mass...
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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why would u want to put a heavier rim that is 8" across?
Mazda did just that on the '96+ RX-7s. They have 17x8 up front.
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 04:12 AM
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I've seen 2 series 8 FDs and a FC with RX8 rims. They all look nice but you might as well spend the cash on some nice chromies true?!
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Hopefully no one seriously thinking about this mod. The widest tire you could fit on the stock RX-8's wheel is a 245 mm.
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Hopefully no one seriously thinking about this mod. The widest tire you could fit on the stock RX-8's wheel is a 245 mm.
Actually, the minimum wheel size for a 245/35 is 8.5". So, you can only run 225/40 or 235/40 18 tires. Even worse than you thought...
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