apexmolestor
06-09-2005, 07:01 PM
Hey fellas, just wondering if any of you might know if the rx8's wheels would fit a 6, I ran into a site where 3 owners had put stock 8 rims on their 3's, so I'm wondering if maybe the mazdaspeed wheels fit the 6? Any info would b appreciated, thanks.
zoom44
06-09-2005, 07:06 PM
go to a 6 forum and ask them what the bolt pattern and offsets are for the 6. then serch the wheels and tires section here for the 8s numbers. compare.
cLLcLe
06-09-2005, 07:07 PM
Yeah, they do fit. Some guy powder coated RX-8 rims black and put them on his Mazda6 wagon. I remember that....
I also hear that you should to roll your fenders too, but what do I know, I only have 4 posts...
Tigerfootball
06-09-2005, 07:25 PM
well, i saw in a car trader magazine the other day, a 2005 Ford Mustang with 18" custom wheels......they were RX-8 wheels. just thought i would share. i'm sure they may fit. :)
TRU681
06-09-2005, 07:40 PM
I seen 350z with rx-8 rims( the polished ones ).
IZoomZoomI
06-10-2005, 12:17 AM
i've sold my rx8 rims to a 6 owner... looks real clean...
CGRX8
06-10-2005, 06:24 AM
I put my stock rx8 wheels on my six and it has worked out great.
BTW, no need to roll the fenders unless you are lowering it also.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/641000-641999/641219_13.jpg
crossbow
06-10-2005, 06:43 AM
You need to roll the rear fenders. Lowering doesn't change the dynamics of whether or not it will rub, it just increases the likelyhood.
Here's a photo of someone who said they didn't rub. (Notice the wheel gap...the car's not lowered)
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~greghess/rub2.jpg
You fill your car up with friends or cargo, you'll be rubbing something horrible. Trust me, I know.
http://www.uncontrived.com/images/mazda6/235-40-18/P1000408_sm.jpg
Better to roll the fenders and avoid fender damage when it does hit. Plus you can run 235/40/18 then :).
http://forum.mazda6tech.com/viewtopic.php?t=1856&start=0
Its your car though. It might not have rubbed yet, but later, when you hit a dip in the road, and the rear suspension reaches maximum travel, and that sucker slams into your fender, and cracks your clearcoat, and your slapped with a huge bill to repaint the rear of the car...don't complain.
CGRX8
06-10-2005, 07:07 AM
[QUOTE=crossbow]You fill your car up with friends or cargo, you'll be rubbing something horrible. Trust me, I know.
The only time I really drive my 6 is when I have a couple of my larger friends that don't want to squeeze into the 8.
I would imagine that you would have to hit a pretty serious bump to get that kind of damage. I travel into the city of Philadelphia all the time and in some parts the roads are so bad it might as well be a off road course.
I am not saying not to roll your fenders ( do what you think is right) but i am saying that my experience with the wheel and tire combo has worked out fine for me.