Mazda RX-8 Fitment Guide
Vehicle Covered in this Guide
2004-2011 Mazda RX-8 chassis including Series 1, Series 2, and R3 models.
Brake Clearance Information
In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter.
Centering Ring Information
All our wheel offerings for the RX-8 require hubcentric rings to center the wheels properly on the RX-8's 67.1mm hub. Refer to the fitment you are looking at for which centering ring you need.
Available Wheel Designs:
Forged Designs | Flow Formed Designs | |
VS-5RS |
EC-7 |
SM-10 |
Bolt Pattern | Center Bore | Lug Seat | Thread Pitch |
5x114.3mm | 67.1mm | 60* Conical Seat | M12x1.5mm |
Performance Street & Track
Wider fitments for enhanced performance
Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you are a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for enthusiasts looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and they are typically paired with performance oriented summer tires or track oriented r-compounds.
See fitment notes under each tire configuration below to see if modifications are required. If you plan to track your car, we highly recommended dialing in negative camber regardless of whether your wheel/tire fitment requires it for fender clearance. Negative camber is vital for extracting the most performance and longevity out of your tires, and without the proper amount the outer shoulders of your tires will wear out prematurely and running tire costs will dramatically increase.
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET35
- Available in EC-7 & SM-10
- Popular Fitment
- Mustang wheel with a 70.5mm center bore. Centering rings required.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/35-18
- Typically a direct fit, but we encourage a little additional negative camber up front
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW), Maxxis VR-1 (200TW)
- R-Compounds: Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
- Alternative 1: Front & Rear: 245/40-18
- A minimum of -2º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Maxxis VR-1 (200TW)
- R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (180TW), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
- A minimum of -2º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Alternative 2: Front & Rear: 255/40-18
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)
- R-Compound: No options currently available
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Alternative 3: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW), Maxxis VR-1 (200TW)
- R-Compound: Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 19x9" ET34
- Available in EC-7 & SM-10
- Popular Fitment
- Mustang wheel with a 70.5mm center bore. Centering rings required.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/35-19
- Typically a direct fit, but we encourage a little additional negative camber up front
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)
- R-Compound: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW)
- Typically a direct fit, but we encourage a little additional negative camber up front
- Alternative 1: Front & Rear: 255/35-19
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW)
- R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW)
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Alternative 2: Front & Rear: 235/35-19
- Typically a direct fit, but we encourage additional negative camber up front
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus RS-4 (200TW), Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW)
- R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
- Typically a direct fit, but we encourage additional negative camber up front
Hardcore Track & Race
All-out performance for fastest lap times
These wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers competing for a spot on the podium. Everything from Extreme Summer tires to full Racing Slicks are commonly used depending on your experience behind the wheel, class rules, etc.
See fitment notes under each tire configuration below to see if modifications are required. If you plan to track your car, we highly recommended dialing in negative camber regardless of whether your wheel/tire fitment requires it for fender clearance. Negative camber is vital for extracting the most performance and longevity out of your tires, and without the proper amount the outer shoulders of your tires will wear out prematurely and running tire costs will dramatically increase.
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 17x10" ET48
- Available in VS-5RS
- S2000 wheel with a 70.1mm center bore. Centering rings required.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/40-17
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW), Maxxis VR-1 (200TW)
- R-Compounds: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Toyo Proxes RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
- Semi-Slicks: Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Alternative 1: Front & Rear: 245/40-17
- A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Maxxis VR-1 (200TW)
- R-Compound: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
- Semi-Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
- A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
- Alternative 2: Front & Rear: 275/35-17
- A minimum of -3º of front camber and -2.5º of rear camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
- R-Compound: Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
- Semi-Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW)
- Alternative 3: Front & Rear: 275/40-17
- A minimum of -3º of front camber and -2.5º of rear camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW)
- R-Compound: Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Toyo Proxes RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
- Semi-Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 18x10" ET40
- Available in EC-7, SM-10, & VS-5RS
- Popular Fitment
- Mustang wheel with a 70.5mm center bore. Centering rings required.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW), Maxxis VR-1 (200TW)
- R-Compounds: Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
- Semi-Slicks: No options currently available
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Alternative 1: Front & Rear: 255/35-18
- A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Nexen N Fera SUR4G (200TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Nankang NS-2R (180TW), Maxxis VR-1 (200TW)
- R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100TW)
- Semi-Slick: Toyo Proxes RR (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW)
- A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
- Alternative 2: Front & Rear: 255/40-18
- A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)
- R-Compound: No options currently available
- Semi-Slick: No options currently available
- Alternative 3: Front & Rear: 275/35-18
- A minimum of -2.75º of front camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Maxxis VR-1 (200TW)
- R-Compound: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo Proxes RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
- Semi-Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 19x10" ET40
- Available in EC-7, SM-10, & VS-5RS
- Mustang wheel with a 70.5mm center bore. Centering rings required.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/30-19
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW)
- R-Compounds: Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW)
- Semi-Slicks: No options currently available
- A minimum of -2.5º of front and rear camber is recommended
- Alternative 1: Front & Rear: 255/35-19
- A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW)
- R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW)
- Semi-Slick: No options currently available
- A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
- Alternative 2: Front & Rear: 275/30-19
- A minimum of -2.75º of front camber is recommended
- Rear fender rolling may be required
- Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW)
- R-Compound: No options currently available
- Semi-Slick:No options currently available
Additional Resources
Brake Clearance Information
In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter. The following brakes have been tested and confirmed to clear our wheels.
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