RX8 alloys on an RX7

[MissRX7]

Hi guys,

I have just got some RX8 alloys for my RX7 until i can afford some new ones, :yes
My question is as they dont come with tyres what size should i go for??
eg width and profile :confused:

Thanks :wiggle

[RobbieRX-7]

i bought some of these rx8 rims a couple weeks ago for £215 and the new tyres from my local tyre garage. I had the kumho ecsta 225 40 18 tyres fitted on. i got the 4 new tyres for £265 fitted & balanced which was a good price. You can get these on ebay,but your gonna end up spending £300.

£123 for 2 tyres with £12 delivery X2 = £270 and £ 15-£30 to get fitted & balanced by your local tyre garage =£300 tops. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/x2-Kumho-225-40-18-ZR-711-Tyres-2254018-225-40-18_W0QQitemZ8012788039QQcategoryZ9891QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

just do a search for 225 40 18 on ebay. the official size for the rx8 rim is 225 45 18 , only difference is  these have a slightly higher side wall than mine. oh and cost loads more for no good reason! :xconfused

[MissRX7]

ok. thanks very much for the info  :cheers

would you not recommend having wider tyres on the back or does this make no difference??  :confused:

[Mave]

Lots of people have got wider on the rear than the front.... I\'ve got 8x17 and 9x17 with no problem. Take a look at the subforum stickie on wheel offsets and sizes for other examples. PS, don\'t forget to put up a picture when you\'ve got the wheels fitted; I\'d like to see what it looks like