gregmilligan

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

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

iTrader: (3)

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

TxRx8

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

crossbow

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

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

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

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?