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dale_gribble · 02-18-2009, 09:27 AM

So, I am not feeling the RS6 wheels that I bolted up last week. I picked up some RX8 wheels in good shape for $450 shipped instead. I will post pics when they get here. I don't think I will do aftermarket rims anymore just because I know when I ruin an RX-8 wheel I know that I can always get a single spare anytime of the year for a good price. I don't run summer and winter sets, so I need rims that get me through 4 seasons and on shitty pittsburgh winter roads.

I really liked my ICW wheels and I am pissed that I can't get a spare. The wheel repair shop wouldn't repair it based on the position of the crack. I hope sometime that I will see a single or pair of them so I can complete the set again. So, when you all are considering getting aftermarket wheels, also remember that if you happen to ruin a wheel that you might not be able to get a replacement and you might find yourself in my position and having to buy all four to replace one bad wheel. Keep that in mind when you are shopping around. If you stick with more popular or readily available sets, you can always get a single spare.

I am stoked to get the RX8 wheels on, hopefully they show up by Friday.

MonoxideChild · 02-18-2009, 10:19 AM

nice. cant go wrong with the rx8's

natman · 02-18-2009, 12:33 PM

QUOTE (dale_gribble @ Feb 18 2009, 07:27 AM)

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So, I am not feeling the RS6 wheels that I bolted up last week. I picked up some RX8 wheels in good shape for $450 shipped instead. I will post pics when they get here. I don't think I will do aftermarket rims anymore just because I know when I ruin an RX-8 wheel I know that I can always get a single spare anytime of the year for a good price. I don't run summer and winter sets, so I need rims that get me through 4 seasons and on shitty pittsburgh winter roads.

I really liked my ICW wheels and I am pissed that I can't get a spare. The wheel repair shop wouldn't repair it based on the position of the crack. I hope sometime that I will see a single or pair of them so I can complete the set again. So, when you all are considering getting aftermarket wheels, also remember that if you happen to ruin a wheel that you might not be able to get a replacement and you might find yourself in my position and having to buy all four to replace one bad wheel. Keep that in mind when you are shopping around. If you stick with more popular or readily available sets, you can always get a single spare.

I am stoked to get the RX8 wheels on, hopefully they show up by Friday.

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I feel you i have the same weather problem here in utah. I want to get the same wheels i just dont ever see a good deal on them.

goguen89 · 02-18-2009, 12:43 PM

Maybe I should've thought about how I will get a spare wheel if I need one before I ordered some that were out of my price range and they making another version of the wheel so the ones I bought might be discountinued

dale_gribble · 02-18-2009, 01:42 PM

QUOTE (goguen89 @ Feb 18 2009, 12:43 PM)

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Maybe I should've thought about how I will get a spare wheel if I need one before I ordered some that were out of my price range and they making another version of the wheel so the ones I bought might be discountinued[/b]

Exactly... Most manufacturers refresh their wheels after each calendar year so even wheels made in 2008 will not be available today besides what is left in retailer's inventory.

goguen89 · 02-18-2009, 07:13 PM

QUOTE (dale_gribble @ Feb 18 2009, 02:42 PM)

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Exactly... Most manufacturers refresh their wheels after each calendar year so even wheels made in 2008 will not be available today besides what is left in retailer's inventory.[/b]

They have been making these wheels for a long time, I think, but for 2009 they are coming out with version 2 which is completely different.
I'm only using them for summer so I should be able to keep them in good shape

MonoxideChild · 02-20-2009, 01:24 AM

the really sucky part is finding your dream wheel, then finding out they stopped making them in 01!

one day i will own a set of enkei shogun's damn it!!!!

dale_gribble · 02-25-2009, 05:04 PM

RX-8 wheels are on! Man, I love them. They just look right. Car is a terrible dirty mess though.

13rooks · 10-29-2009, 09:29 PM

Hi, do you have any suspension drop or something because I really like these wheels and i just want to know if you have any drop.Thx.Chris

nice car btw.I really like.

speedtown · 10-29-2009, 10:46 PM

holy dead thread batman....and yes he's clearly dropped.

02-18-2009, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
dale_gribble Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	So, I am not feeling the RS6 wheels that I bolted up last week. I picked up some RX8 wheels in good shape for $450 shipped instead. I will post pics when they get here. I don't think I will do aftermarket rims anymore just because I know when I ruin an RX-8 wheel I know that I can always get a single spare anytime of the year for a good price. I don't run summer and winter sets, so I need rims that get me through 4 seasons and on shitty pittsburgh winter roads. I really liked my ICW wheels and I am pissed that I can't get a spare. The wheel repair shop wouldn't repair it based on the position of the crack. I hope sometime that I will see a single or pair of them so I can complete the set again. So, when you all are considering getting aftermarket wheels, also remember that if you happen to ruin a wheel that you might not be able to get a replacement and you might find yourself in my position and having to buy all four to replace one bad wheel. Keep that in mind when you are shopping around. If you stick with more popular or readily available sets, you can always get a single spare. I am stoked to get the RX8 wheels on, hopefully they show up by Friday. __________________ 04 6S MTX - Injen catback CPE MAFci intake Mazdaspeed Sedan springs Bilsteins 19x7.5" Luff wheels 225/35R19 Fenders rolled

02-18-2009, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
MonoxideChild Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rockford,IL Posts: 1,542 Thanks: 7 Thanked 49 Times in 39 Posts Groans: 5 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	nice. cant go wrong with the rx8's __________________

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goguen89 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Brunswick, CA Posts: 168 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Maybe I should've thought about how I will get a spare wheel if I need one before I ordered some that were out of my price range and they making another version of the wheel so the ones I bought might be discountinued __________________ 2005 Mazda6i Sport GS Manual Steel Gray - 17x8 Enkei RPF1 GOLD with 235/45ZR17 Toyo Proxes4 (saving 8lbs per corner) - K&N Filter - Airbox Mod - LED Backup Lights - LED front and rear dome lights - SS Defender shift knob - Pulstar Pulse plugs - Mobil1 synthetic - Apexcone 35W 8000K HID kit in low beam and fog light - CX7 Antenna [url="http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2967696"]Not slowing down for turns improves your gas mileage

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MonoxideChild Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rockford,IL Posts: 1,542 Thanks: 7 Thanked 49 Times in 39 Posts Groans: 5 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	the really sucky part is finding your dream wheel, then finding out they stopped making them in 01! one day i will own a set of enkei shogun's damn it!!!! __________________

02-25-2009, 05:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
dale_gribble Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	RX-8 wheels are on! Man, I love them. They just look right. Car is a terrible dirty mess though. __________________ 04 6S MTX - Injen catback CPE MAFci intake Mazdaspeed Sedan springs Bilsteins 19x7.5" Luff wheels 225/35R19 Fenders rolled

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10-29-2009, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
13rooks Learners License Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Hi, do you have any suspension drop or something because I really like these wheels and i just want to know if you have any drop.Thx.Chris nice car btw.I really like.

10-29-2009, 10:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
speedtown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Burlington Vermont Posts: 580 Thanks: 16 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Groans: 5 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	holy dead thread batman....and yes he's clearly dropped. __________________ 06 MS6 VRM AP Stage 2, PG SRI, PG TIP, TurboXS RP, CP-E 3" single exhaust, Forge BPV, TWM Stage 1, Denso 1 step colder, Prosport Boost gauge in a Block8head Pod Future Mods- TMIC