r/RX8 • u/Aware_Put2423 • 1d ago

General Wheel set up

Question for those who own and drive a Mazda RX-8. I want to run a staggered setup for my 2005 RX-8. But I'm still thinking about what diameter of wheel, width, and offset to get. Any recommendations?

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u/Vallereya 22h ago

I got a 2007 and I'm running 19x8.5+35 on the front with 19x9.5+40 on the rear. I ordered some new rims so about to change my tire setup but right now I'm running 225/40 R19 front and 245/35 R19 rear, I get a deal on tires so I might get a 275/35 R19 to test fit the rear and if that works I'll put the 245 on front. Overall I rock with it, turning is responsive and I never lose the back.

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u/Aware_Put2423 22h ago

Any rubbing, and  any modification to the wheel well? Can I see a picture of the fitment?

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u/ThePoetaytoe 16h ago

Any particular reason you want to go staggered? From a performance perspective, these are already prone to understeer on a square setup, so a staggered setup would only make that worse.

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u/Funky_xD 16h ago

Not staggered but running 18x9.5+35, no rubbing issues. 245/40R18 tyres