RX-8 Wheels on 2010 3 sport

[mazda2010]

How will Rx-8 wheels effect my performance of my 2010 sport GS, most importantly will the fit stock without lowering. Ive searched and found numerous conflicting reviews. Anyone had experience they would like to share?

[mazda2010]

heres a pic of the looks, my photoshop isnt that great

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/picture.php?albumid=116&pictureid=509

[Thrizzl3]

well the weight is going to be heavier so your gas consumption will increase. depending how much you lower your car and which tires you decide to put on the rims will tell if you are going to rub or not.

[mazda2010]

if i were to just leave the car ride height the same for now, would 45 series tires rub?
I searched all over and couldn't find the weight of my current wheels, i found the 2009 16's were at about 18.4 i believe and these are around 20-22. I wouldn't change them if the performance and gas consumption would be noticeably different. A minor change I can live with though.

I'm new and am just looking for some feedback from people with larger rims. There are so many threads with different views and numbers.

[Thrizzl3]

well i haven't seen any 2010's with RX-8's yet but some 3's from 04-09 using various springs such as S-techs, Prokits, Sportlines all use 225/40/18 tires IIRC and one of the members who is rocking rx8's and sitting on sportlines is rubbing with the 40 series tires.

[McGuyver_3]

I will have a deffinate answer for you later today as i will be installing my lowering springs and my rx8s on my 2010 sedan

[mazda2010]

awe great that would be perfect. thanks McGuyver 3

[mazda2010]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/picture.php?albumid=116&pictureid=511

[-=phelan=-]

looks nice :) I was curious though did the ride feel very rough on those rx8 rims? as i know the 18s on my g20 make the car hug the road but literally FEEL the road too. That's why i'm always a bit wary of taking her out during this timeof the yr because of all the potholes that need to be repaired *have u seen the size of the one that's at yonge/sheppard in the metro parking lot!?*

[sp3GT]

Why not go with some other aftermarket wheel that's lighter?

IMO, the RX-8 wheels on mazda 3's are over done

[Anrky]

IMO, the RX-8 wheels on mazda 3's are over done

I agree but not on the 2010's yet...

[kurse]

I agree but not on the 2010's yet...

+1 lets see what they look like

[Malcolm991]

Throw them on!

[axela2004]

still nothings beat the clean look of the rx 8

[Reaper]

get the 09 rx-8 rims..that will really complement the 2010 3

[Thrizzl3]

get the 09 rx-8 rims..that will really complement the 2010 3

if only you seen the price of those rims you would think twice lol

[Reaper]

I saw man from the dealership crazy crazy price..no one has started selling them yet on craigslist or kijiji :(

[mazda2010]

oh man, ya those are serious, I didn't even realize they changed them since 08'

I might even just wait for those, I wonder how heavy they are?

[McGuyver_3]

So the poles are in my 2010 is lowered on stechs and my rx8s with 225/45r18 up front 225/45r18s in rear and everything is perfect no rubbing what so ever