Bob Wooters

Does anyone know if seventeen inch wheels will fit over the 12.9 " disk calipers on a 2006 rx8? All-season tires for winter in 225/50/17 are available for much less $ than 225/45/18's.

chrism

you can fit them depending on the rim maker....there are a few threads in the tire section on exactly which ones will clear the calipers

Positron

I run 17" Mille Miglia Evo5 Alloy Wheels with LM-22 Bridgestone Blizzak 225/50VR17 tires during the winter. I don't have any problem with the wheels fitting over the disks on my 2004 RX8. The 17s are less expensive and because they are slightly narrower than the 18s, you get a little better control in deeper snow.

LIShinka

I am running 17x7 Kosei T1-KS wheels with 215/55/17 Dunlop M3 tires. No fitment problems. Got them from Tire Rack. They have quite a few choices in 17" that clear the brakes.

KrysyGT

I have the stock 17" wheels off of our 350Z with Blizzak snow tires for the winter. Hopefully they'll fit. I never thought about them potentially not clearing the calipers.

RX8Maine

Tire rack lists about 20 or so 17" wheels for the 6-speed that work with both the brakes and TPMS. Make sure you search for "winter wheel and tire packages" or they will only show you 18" wheels.

fluque

Bob, you have a PM...