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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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RX8 wheels for Mazdaspeed6?

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,

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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Yep seen them before on the 6 and 3.

They loooook great. Just lke Tony the Tiger.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Yeah I knew guys that had them MSP's too.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Yep seen them before on the 6 and 3.

They loooook great. Just lke Tony the Tiger.
But they will fit then? for sure?
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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I sold my stock wheels to a 6 owner and they fit just fine.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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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!!!!
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by murix
I sold my stock wheels to a 6 owner and they fit just fine.
what's the market price for RX8 stock wheels?

Thanks
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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used or new? also depends on tread count. people here usually sell ours with mediocre tread amounts left.
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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I don't really like the stock MS6 wheels either.
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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What size are the MS6's stock wheels?
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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18x8 i believe
as are the rx8s
but the tires r just a hair diff

rx8 is 225/45
ms6 is 215/45
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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i believe they do and this seems to be a common theme with MS6 owners

PS.....mine are FS.....
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Man, they look sick on an MS6. Not to mention how much fun that looks

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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RoXanneBlack8
18x8 i believe
as are the rx8s
but the tires r just a hair diff

rx8 is 225/45
ms6 is 215/45


Pretty sure they're 18 x 7 or 7.5
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Joel Ramsey
Pretty sure they're 18 x 7 or 7.5
Afraid RoxanneBlack8 is correct, the OEM's are 18 x 8.
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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According to Car & Driver (the magazine), the Speed 6's wheels are 18 x 7.5"

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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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A pic of a MS6 with stock rims.

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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotor Kreuzer
Afraid RoxanneBlack8 is correct, the OEM's are 18 x 8.
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!!
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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I wonder how those would look on a 8?
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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They fit just fine. Sometimes rub depending on tire selection. I use a 235/40 Azenis ST115. No rubbing on AutoEXE springs.

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