Does anyone know of what other if any , mazda spare wheels and tires will work on the rx-8?....thanks

 

I would think that any rim/tire combo would be fine for a spare as long as it's consistent with what the other 3 wheels area (but I'm also not an expert). If you're asking what other Mazda models (i.e. 6, 3...) have rims/wheels that are compatible as a spare for the 8, then I don't know.

 

Any FWD mazda wheels 17" or bigger that is a 5 lug, will fit and work fine for a spare. The 16"s off of the protege 5s (5 lug of course) will fit on the 8s with the smaller front brakes but i dont think they will go over the 320mm front brakes.

 

i have put the wheels/tires off my friends Mazdaspeed Protege (17") on my RX8 they clear the bigger brakes fine and dont look too bad. (if that helps). I think the spare tire kit is great, since I usualy 'delete' the spare tire anyhow and just use AAA plus, unlimited free towing.

KYRX8 , are you a member on LexingtonStreets or Louisville streets? Im not an active poster on them anymore (since I movied to FL) but I do read up from time to time.

EDIT : When i said 'spare tire kit' above I mean the bottle of fix-a-flat and the compressor that comes with the car, not the optional spare tire you can get that mounts under the deck lid.

 

im a member of louisvillestreets.com and i own www.lexistreets.com

 

Just so you are aware the AAA plus member ship allows for free towing up to 100 miles. But you only get 4 towes per year (I know because I've used those 4 towes this year - also why I sold my car '97 mirage). They even send you a letter a month or so after your last tow to tell you they will still come out to help you, but your towes will now incur charges. If there is a better membership level, above plus please let me know.