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SVX Maxximus 02-26-2009 06:50 PM
RX8 wheels
 
Does anyone have a photo of an SVX with RX-8 wheels? Also, will the 2009 RX-8 wheels fit the SVX?

Chiketkd 02-26-2009 07:21 PM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
99% of RX-8's come with 18x8" wheels with a +50mm offset. So if the early model wheels fit, the '09 wheels will fit as well.

The '09 RX-8 R3 models comes with 19x8" wheels with a +47mm offset iirc.

SVXRide 02-26-2009 07:47 PM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
Green1995SVX has a beautiful Pearlie with RX8 rims..http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...n/IMG_1288.jpg

-Bill

Green1995SVX 02-26-2009 08:22 PM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
As you can see from Bill's post, the wheels fit just fine. They have a 50mm offset, and a centerbore of 67.1mm

Also, 2000ish outback center caps fit in them perfectly. :)

nsm484 02-26-2009 11:16 PM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
Those look sexy on the Pearlie :cool:

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...n/IMG_1288.jpg

I swear that car is so clean you could eat off of it.... not something I would do, but wow.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Green1995SVX (Post 589400)
As you can see from Bill's post, the wheels fit just fine. They have a 50mm offset, and a centerbore of 67.1mm

Also, 2000ish outback center caps fit in them perfectly. :)

SVX Maxximus 02-28-2009 07:42 AM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
They sure look perdy! Does anyone have experience with these wheels and Dayle's drop springs? My current wheel's offset was terrible with the drop springs and has destroyed my fender linings. Anyone with a picture of these wheels with the green svx? Dont own photoshop yet :(

Green1995SVX 02-28-2009 09:14 AM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SVX Maxximus (Post 589585)
They sure look perdy! Does anyone have experience with these wheels and Dayle's drop springs? My current wheel's offset was terrible with the drop springs and has destroyed my fender linings. Anyone with a picture of these wheels with the green svx? Dont own photoshop yet :(
I have the motorsport springs on my car with the RX8 wheels. The bad news is, I installed the wheels about 2 months ago, but haven't driven the car since then, so I can't post any results. Once the snow melts I will let you know!

Mike

Tim 03-01-2009 07:47 AM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SVX Maxximus (Post 589585)
They sure look perdy! Does anyone have experience with these wheels and Dayle's drop springs? My current wheel's offset was terrible with the drop springs and has destroyed my fender linings. Anyone with a picture of these wheels with the green svx? Dont own photoshop yet :(
What rims do you have on yours currently?


And mike, are your windows tinted?

Green1995SVX 03-01-2009 11:24 AM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
Tim

The windows aren't tinted, but I agree, they sometimes look like they are. I'd like to put a 35% tint on them though.

SVX Maxximus 03-02-2009 09:46 AM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
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My wheels are Alt's, not sure which model name but here is a photo. In order for them to clear my brakes I had to do some light grinding of the calipers with an angle grinder, just to shave a minuscule amount off the front edge. Then I had to use some wheel spacers, but I do not know the thickness. I now know that they were not the best choice since they require the spacers, but I needed wheels right then and I wont point any fingers but I was told they would fit. They look decent, but I would not recommend them if you have drop springs due to the occasional rubbing. I will post a photo of them on my SVX soon.

kwren 03-02-2009 12:24 PM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
That is one cute wheel!

Keith:cool:

intellibomb 03-02-2009 01:49 PM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
those rx-8 wheels look like they should have come stock on the svx...:rolleyes:

very nice mike

SubaruSVXCrazy 03-02-2009 03:09 PM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
Yea definitely, good stuff. :)

SVXRide 03-02-2009 04:57 PM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SVX Maxximus (Post 589839)
My wheels are Alt's, not sure which model name but here is a photo. In order for them to clear my brakes I had to do some light grinding of the calipers with an angle grinder, just to shave a minuscule amount off the front edge. Then I had to use some wheel spacers, but I do not know the thickness. I now know that they were not the best choice since they require the spacers, but I needed wheels right then and I wont point any fingers but I was told they would fit. They look decent, but I would not recommend them if you have drop springs due to the occasional rubbing. I will post a photo of them on my SVX soon.
Given that the box says 16 x 7, they must have significant offset to require spacers. Our stock rims are ~16 x 7.5 with 55mm (?) offset.
-Bill

SVX Maxximus 03-02-2009 07:57 PM
Re: RX8 wheels
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SVXRide (Post 589922)
Given that the box says 16 x 7, they must have significant offset to require spacers. Our stock rims are ~16 x 7.5 with 55mm (?) offset.
-Bill
I did not take that picture, so that may not be the wheels box. My stock tires did fit on these rims so I believe they would be 7.5"


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