[masskaos]

I know some folks have some rx-8 rims on their speed6's. what do you think of them? rumor has it they are lighter than our stock rims. do you need to roll the fenders to make them work?

any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[compellent]

I know some folks have some rx-8 rims on their speed6's. what do you think of them? rumor has it they are lighter than our stock rims. do you need to roll the fenders to make them work?

any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Rumor has it that if you search for a topic that has been covered before, you will find the answers

http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?show...1492&hl=rx8

http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?show...0488&hl=rx8

 

[Daridari]

I know some folks have some rx-8 rims on their speed6's. what do you think of them? rumor has it they are lighter than our stock rims. do you need to roll the fenders to make them work?

any input would be greatly appreciated.
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the best wheel ever...

 

[bziko98]

the best wheel ever...
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love the wheels,
but that red 2.3 badge on the door... looks terrible :huh:

 

[masskaos]

the best wheel ever...
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What tire and size do you have on the car?

 

[sbspeed]

What tire and size do you have on the car?
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235/40/18 - 23.8 lbs

 

[BrianR]

I know some folks have some rx-8 rims on their speed6's. what do you think of them? rumor has it they are lighter than our stock rims. do you need to roll the fenders to make them work?

any input would be greatly appreciated.
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I have 'em with the stock 215 tires and they fit great. No fender rolling.

 

[BCMPS]

I think stock rim looks outstanding as nowaday's fashion are multimillion spokes. 5-spokes may seem a bit outdated. Dun take too offence, just my 0.02c.

 

[sbspeed]

I'll take form and function over fashion, anyday.

 

[benztec79]

i wanted to get the ms rx-8 wheels but the magnesium ones were 1750 apiece and the alloys were 738 apiece!!!!!!!!! guess i gotta powdercoat some stock rx-8's.

 

[mazda6_stealth]

I looked at those other links... Some of the guys said they used their stock tires with the RX8 rims... How do you do that if the rims are 1" wider?

 

[mk706]

the tire specs allow for rims 7-8"s.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?mak...D145YR8RE050AXL

 

[mazda6_stealth]

Thanks! Is this a good tire? I thought I read some reviews on it and they wore unevenly and fast...?

 

[mk706]

they're max performance summer tires. any tire is going to wear unevenly on the speed6 due to the factory camber. it's all a trade off for better performance. i'm in the market for new tires now; mine will have to go by 16k miles.

 

[mazda6_stealth]

Well that clears a few things up! So, I could get a set with 35% of tread left on RX-8 rims. Is $600 shipped a good deal?

And RX-8 rims do fit the Mazda6, right? That's what I've been told?

 

[Wiggum]

i wanted to get the ms rx-8 wheels but the magnesium ones were 1750 apiece and the alloys were 738 apiece!!!!!!!!! guess i gotta powdercoat some stock rx-8's.
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Glad you aren't rich, because if you would have bought them you would have been mad when they didn't fit...

 

[doublebass120]

I just saw some RX-8 rims on eBay, but do they fit on an 03 6?

I'm feeling no0by at the moment.

 

[Wiggum]

Yes

 

[mazda6_stealth]

I just picked up a set of rims. I'm looking at the potenza RE050A 215/45 or the 225/45, what should I get? I have a 6s, with both fit without rolling the fender? Also, what is the performance difference? I can get the 225's for $70 cheaper per wheel... so yeah. I'm not a racer, just like to have fun when i'm driving around town...