Joe88

The RX-8 did have available 16 inch factory wheels on some base models. So would a set of 2004 Mazda 6 wheels fit a 2005 RX8 for winter tires use? they have the same bolt pattern and the same bore diameter also.

Bigbacon

iTrader: (4)

I would think so because people with 3s and 6s can use the RX8 18in ones.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

They will not fit over the larger brakes found on the Sport, Touring and GT models. Why would you want them anyways?

Joe88

Like I said before - winter rims. Traction is more important than being able to say I have 17's or 18's on mine. life is more important than looks.
Brake clearance was my main concern.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Size is not just about looks either, but also tire size. But yeah if you have the upgraded brakes they won't work. Good luck though, CX-7 rims?

Joe88

Winter tires are best if they are narrow. 205-225 width. Wide tires have a tendency to float on the snow. Narrow smaller diameter tires cost considerably less also. I put 17 inch snows on my Lincoln LS for $90 each compared to $150 plus for my RX8 with 18's.

ZachLegend

I have 19's on mine !

Joe88

And your point is?

ZachLegend

It's all about looks! I can deal with my 0% traction in this rain, as long as i look good while spinning out

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Ah ha, learn something new everyday. Now I know why I live in beautiful sunny San Antonio

kersh4w

iTrader: (3)

unless you have the base model automatic that CAME WITH 16s, 16" rims will not clear your front brakes.

no manual rx8 can use 16" rims. 17s BARELY clear the front brakes. barely. you can put 16s on the rear though.

SayNoToPistons

iTrader: (8)

He want's winter performance. Your posts = totally irrelevant to the topic.

ZachLegend

Me = completely aware of that.

Calm down, if he really wants 16's i was assuming he could just get the 16" RX8 OEMs, if he has an AT.

Joe88

The car is an 05' 6 speed. No sports car should have an automatic transmission.

I was unsure about the size of the front brake differences between auto and stick.

17's for winter are fine.

By the way it's my wife's car. She needs to be safe in the WINTER. For summer the 18's are great.

CarAndDriver

Winter is already upon us. What are you running now?

ZumnRx8

Slap you now or later?

ZachLegend

You can't talk with your 20 inch rims, brahhhh!

ZumnRx8

^ i dont DD my 8... 1 day a week if im lucky, so i need no snow tires...better than **** YELLOW wheels

ZachLegend

I'd rather have **** yellow, hell even puke green, then CHROME.

Thank God, your 8 only goes out one day a week. Shouldn't make people have to look at it more than that.

They're gold, btw.

:p

Joe88

Eat a -----)


If you can't figure it out it because you have one in your mouth.

I hate tuner kids.



To everybody else, Thanks for the information.

ZachLegend

Angry.

ZumnRx8

^+ TAMPON needed ( I wasnt even talkin to him, LOL! What an idiot.)

ZachLegend

I know, that guy has some sand in his vagina, hahah.

/thread!