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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Is +60mm offset too much for the rx-8?
I'm looking to get some used mazda6 17" rims and they look to have +55 - +60mm offset. I know that stock rx-8s are +50mm. Would that mean the mazda6 rims might be too much?
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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stock 6 wheels? it'll be sucken in a lot more. I wouldn't do it. Most 6 owners would take our wheels, why take theirs?
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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a narrower wheel mean less stability on the road... i wouldnt do it.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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OK OK... let me preface the question as in, using the stock 6 rims for winter duties. Will it fit as theirs are around +55 - +60.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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what's the wheel width?
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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7" wide.
215/50/17 full spec.
thx.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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it should fit fine.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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inboard clearance should be fine, but you need to be very concerned about brake caliper clearance with the spokes, especially on the front

offset alone can't provide this answer
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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You could always use a 5-10mm spacer to give more clearance for the caliper.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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he just needs to make sure the spokes don't touch the caliper. all depends on the spoke design.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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spoke hitting caliper....BAD.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Well if that's the case I might as well just get mazda3 rims then.
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