Just wanted to post an update to this thread https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/would-i-need-spacers-60mm-offset-155142/

I was looking for a set of winter rims. I got these 17X7" +60mm OEM Mazda6 rims as shown on this example pic.


I managed to test mount them on the front wheel and it cleared the front brakes and calipers. Spun around freely too. So there... another cheap winter wheel alternative. Mazda3 wheels will fit as well. But the width is only 6.5".
I noticed that these wheels also has that angled spokes like the OEM RX-8 wheels. Kewl.
Another choice would be Mazda5 rims. They look kinda neat. But they are tough to find. I don't even think there is a standalone Mazda5 forum.

 

hmm.. a mazda5 forum?

filled with house wives and stay at home dads?

our rims also fit onto 8th gen honda civics. just to throw that out there.