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Old 03-27-2008, 11:31 PM
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RX8's Axis Pentas on my G??

This guy is selling a set of Axis Pentas that used to be on a RX8. I'm gonna check'em out this weekend... but is there any issues with the bolt pattern and offset?? I've got Brembo's

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Old 03-27-2008, 11:48 PM
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uhm what size and what offset wheels? what do you have? - coupe/sedan, sport/non-sport, year? dude... more friggin info?!...
 
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Old 03-28-2008, 08:27 PM
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if you have a sedan the offsets might work, the RX8's use higher offsets than what most rwd nissan/infiniti's do.

For example, stock coupe offset is +30, the RX8 OEM wheel is in the high +40's
 
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Old 03-28-2008, 08:32 PM
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will look horrible on a coupe and probably won't even fit over the brembos
 
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Old 03-29-2008, 10:37 AM
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sorry... 2003 6 speed black coupe with stock 18's..... Whaddaya guys think about Avarus Wheels??? I was thinking about the Axis cuz this guy is selling them pretty cheap .... But I'm not sure
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Old 03-29-2008, 06:02 PM
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being that you have a coupe stay away from anything that fits an RX8, Supra or RX7, they all run higher offsets than our coupes...let us know your budget and we can point you in a good direction, they're are a few wheels that are tasteful for less than $900. The Tenzo-R wheels are nice looking and fairly priced, so check them out.
 
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Old 03-30-2008, 12:40 AM
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Thanks iDrive!... my budget is about $2,300 (with tires). I was looking at some OZ's but they're $$$$. I'm open for suggestions. I don't wanna get something so cheap that'll bend at the sight of a pothole and preferably I would like them not to weigh much more than stock. Not going larger than 19'' don't wanna go bigger than 9.5 on the back.

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Old 03-30-2008, 01:33 AM
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$2300 will buy you some nice used works/volks/enkei/ame/ssr wheels. Don't settle for stuff like axis
 
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Old 03-30-2008, 04:19 PM
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I've tried looking on ebay but I can't find anything that I like there and if I like something it's not the right size. Any other place to look for used wheels???
 
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Old 03-30-2008, 07:48 PM
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I've tried looking on ebay but I can't find anything that I like there and if I like something it's not the right size. Any other place to look for used wheels???
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Old 03-31-2008, 12:37 PM
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Ha, ha! funny you should mention that! I was just looking there!
 
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also try edgeracing.com, they're pricing is nice and it shows individual wheel cost and wheel/tire bundle pricing as well.

Also if you find wheels seperately from tires, I use tire-easy.com for pricing. They're regular prices are better than tirerack and discount, but sometimes the other two beat them out on specials. You can also use the prices at most local tire stores if they have your size in stock.

Most Enkei wheels through our sponsors will run you about $1500-$1700 shipped, so if you're thrifty on tire prices you could be all set with your budget.

Logan at Aspec always has great deals. keep us updated with what you do!
 
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Old 04-02-2008, 02:06 AM
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if im not mistaken each size Penta only comes in 1 offset, ive heard the 19's are a little tucked on the G coupe but the 20's sit flush.


heres what the 20's look like on my car:
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RX8's Axis Pentas on my G??-mydc0795.jpg
 
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:10 AM
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nice job on the pentas there, mad lip!!.... I dunno about 20's though.... is the ride too bumpy?? Too much empty space between the wheel and the rotors??
 
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:52 AM
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Waddaya guys think about bronze wheels on a black coupe. I'm considering it cuz it's something different.
I was looking at the 5Zigen Pro Racer Zr 520

If I did the attachment thing ok you should be able to see the wheel
 
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