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RX8 Wheels
Although I have had these wheels for some time, and they were on my old Silver. I finally got around to putting them on my Laguna. Just put a set of new Falken Azenis ST-115 235-40-18. Dont care for the tires as much as the Michelin pilot sports though. Someone could probably get a 245 to fit, but it might rub in the rear.
Just thought I would post a pic for anyone thinking about putting RX8 wheels on there SVX. wheel specs. *50mm offset *18" x 8" Alloy *2004-2007 Mazda RX8 *Bolt Pattern 5x114.3 *Lug centric mounting *2lbs lighter with tire than stock wheel and tire. enjoy
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IT'S 5:00 SOMEWHERE!!! 92 Liquid Silver SVX LS-L |
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VERY nice! I love the way these wheels look on the SVX!
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The rx8 rims look sharp.
I was hung up on either the rx8 rims or the muranos, but the murano deal came first. Now that you said its about 2 pounds lighter per rim... I may have to reconsider
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE |
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rx8 wheels ftw
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Oh.... almost forgot. Not shown in this pic, but center caps from I think an 02 Legacy fit quite nicely. Just so people dont ask what model Mazda it is
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Good thinking! I was wondering if you were going to modify/fill the centers.
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look good...murano wheels feel more heavier and stabil.
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Nice one. Joe
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Rims
I question whether the tire/rim combo actually weighs less than the OEM. The rim itself is 2.4 pounds heavier than the OEM.
Also, instead of depending completely on lugcentric mounting, I recommend buying hubcentric spacers. Lee
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I did use hub centric rings, just couldent remember at the time what dimensions were. I think it was 60mm RX8 hub and 48mm SVX hub? Can remember off hand. Basicly, my point was you need new lugs to mount them. Should have clearafied that better
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I plan on going with RX-8 rims sometime over the winter, hopefully with a set of 255/35/18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's.
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The wheels fit so nice on the svx. I dont know about 255s though. I think they will rub in the rear. My 235s are tight. 235s sit nice and square with the wheel. Let us know though, because I see new tires in my future. I dont care for the falkins much.
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