jocampo

I would like to change my Mazdaspeed6 dealer wheels for RX-8 five spokes alloy wheels. I hate mine; they get dirty easily and simply i do not like 'em.

My question is: does a RX8 2006 five spokes wheels will fit on my car with no add spacers or new tires? I think my tires are P215/45 R18. I've visited a couple of stores and online places and they say it is not possible but i have a friend of mine who did it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XovfgPLL98


Also, i found similar wheels (5 spokes also) which are not factory RX8 wheels but look alike. They are 18*8 (original are 18*7.5 i guess) What kind of problem could i have if i decided to buy and use 'em? Will this affect ride, stability, or any other car's component in a significat way?

Thanks in advanced,

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Wow, they look good on a 6. I wonder how the 6 wheels would look on a 8? I would be interested just to have something different.

Razz1

Yep seen them before on the 6 and 3.

They loooook great. Just lke Tony the Tiger.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Yeah I knew guys that had them MSP's too.

jocampo

But they will fit then? for sure?

murix

I sold my stock wheels to a 6 owner and they fit just fine.

RoXanneBlack8

its old, ur not being different by puttin 8 wheels ona 6, in another month everyone will have 8 wheels on their 6 and THEN itll be different to have mazda6 wheels ON amazda6!!!!!!!!!!

keep ur mazda6 wheels so u can stay ahead of the fashion curve for next month!!!!

jocampo

This possible change is no related to fashion curve. It's because current wheels get dirt easily and i don't like 'em. That's all.

jocampo

what's the market price for RX8 stock wheels?

Thanks

llzjayarzll

used or new? also depends on tread count. people here usually sell ours with mediocre tread amounts left.

CarAndDriver

I don't really like the stock MS6 wheels either.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

What size are the MS6's stock wheels?

RoXanneBlack8

18x8 i believe
as are the rx8s
but the tires r just a hair diff

rx8 is 225/45
ms6 is 215/45

shinka213

i believe they do and this seems to be a common theme with MS6 owners

PS.....mine are FS.....

Cody Red

Man, they look sick on an MS6. Not to mention how much fun that looks

-Cody

Joel Ramsey

Pretty sure they're 18 x 7 or 7.5

Rotor Kreuzer

Afraid RoxanneBlack8 is correct, the OEM's are 18 x 8.

Joel Ramsey

According to Car & Driver (the magazine), the Speed 6's wheels are 18 x 7.5"

CarAndDriver

A pic of a MS6 with stock rims.

Rotor Kreuzer

I retract my statement. Sorry, I thought we were talking about the RX-8 wheels. MS6 ones are 18 x 7.5. That's what I get for reading a thread too fast!!

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

I wonder how those would look on a 8?

wiggum

They fit just fine. Sometimes rub depending on tire selection. I use a 235/40 Azenis ST115. No rubbing on AutoEXE springs.