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gregmilligan 11-30-2005 07:44 PM

RX-8 rims on a Mazdaspeed6
 
Does anyone know if the bolt pattern for the stock RX-8 rim matches the pattern for the new Mazdaspeed6? I'm planning on mounting snows on my OEM Mazdaspeed6 rims and then putting summers on RX-8 rims next spring. Anyone know for sure if this will work? (I know it's a 18 x 7.5 rim vs a 18 x 7, which shouldn't be a problem).

Thanks,
Greg

TxRx8 11-30-2005 08:01 PM

They should have the same bolt pattern. Somebody here mounted some powder coated 8 rims on a Mazda 6 not too long ago. Dont remember who tho. By any chance you got any pics of the car? How's it handle?

Macius8 11-30-2005 08:13 PM


Originally Posted by gregmilligan
(I know it's a 18 x 7.5 rim vs a 18 x 7, which shouldn't be a problem).

I think the 8's rim is 8 inches wide.

TxRx8 11-30-2005 08:15 PM


Originally Posted by Macius8
I think the 8's rim is 8 inches wide.

It is 18" x 8". And the bolt pattern is the same.

crossbow 11-30-2005 09:34 PM

You'll have to roll the rear fenders...otherwise its a great upgrade. Not only are the wheels lighter, but wider as well. They also look hella cool, and are pretty inexpensive.

235/40/18 would be a good tire size to run after the rear fenders are rolled.

Btw you can fit 17's on the Mazdaspeed 6, if you want to save money on snows.

DSimmon 12-01-2005 01:23 PM

So if the RX-8 stock rims will fit on the Mazda 6, what size rims are options for the RX-8? 16, 17, 18?

crossbow 12-01-2005 03:58 PM

16x7.5 +50 (From the ATX's) This ONLY works on the standard 6, will NOT fit the MPS 6 without replacing the front brakes.

18x8 +50 (From the MTX or ATX's + Upgrade)

You can get away without rolling the rear fenders on the 16's, if you watch your tire sizing, but you have to roll with the 8 inch wide ones.

DSimmon 12-01-2005 04:19 PM

Thanks Cross, and yea, mine is just a standard 6, not MS.

Do the 16 and 18 inch wheels have the same styling, just different sizes?


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