So I just switched over to my FRD 6 & Garits. No problems. I did not use my lock bolts.

Gord, I reweighed using your suggested approach. The stock wheels & tires came out at 45lbs. The FRD 6 & Garits at 44lbs. The scale is not digital so there may be slight variance.

 

Here is what they look like for anyone who hasn't decided on a winter package.

This is my first attachment...so be gentle if it doesn't work

 

and another since it worked so well

 

I have had the package on for a week now and am very pleased with the performance.

On the lock nuts, I bought the correct lock nuts from John. Comparing them to the Mazda lock nuts, they are significantly longer just like the suggested regular nuts from Talon v OEM nuts. I would also recommend using the correct nuts and lock nuts. The extra length always makes a difference!!!!

Cheers

 

Callsignjo, that looks AWESOME.

 

Great, thanks! Those numbers sound good - it's nice to know that your winter setup is no heavier than the summer setup. Those FRD6 wheels look great, too!

Regards,
Gordon

 

I received my shipment from Talon last week (Garit HT + FRD6 - they look GREAT) and am waiting for a bit of snow in the forecast before I put them on.

Question: I don't regularly change my own rims, so this will be a bit of a new experience - does anybody have a "best" method for getting the right tension on the lug nuts without an air gun? Do you have to use a torque wrench or is there a simpler rule of thumb to use?

 

I don't know if there is a better way, but I bought a torque wrench from Canadian tire, and then did it myself.

I have also ordered a set of wheels and tires from Talon for my wife's G35 sedan, and plan on using the wrench for both.

The torque wrench was about $99

 

I have the Toyo Garit HT's, 215/55R17.

What tire pressure are you guys using for these?

 

I ended up getting the Pirelli SnowSport 225/50/17 mounted on the FRD-06 wheels and they came delivered with 35.5 lbs of pressure... sweet ride!!! :D :D :D

 

The tire pressure on my Toyo Garit HT's when they arrived from Talon were 33.5 psi.

BTW - anybody know how much torque you are supposed to apply to the lug nuts when you moint them?

 

The owner's manual (page 7-17) states that the nut tightening torque should be 65 to 87 ft/lbs, I assume that this applies to the stock summer tires. I personally have both my summer and winter tires set to 80 ft/lbs of torque and the wheels are still on the car. :D

 

I didn't wait for the snow. The summer tires are not good when the weather is cold regardless of snow. They harden up and the stopping performance is reduced significantly.

I would recommend changing tires as soon as cold weather hits which it did last week.

Hope this helps.

 

Folks, I read the threads about people slipping on snowy downhills and banging up their RX-8s. I just want to send you all my best wishes for safe driving this winter season, particularly when it overlaps with the up-coming drinking season.

I was glad to have Talon Tire mount my FRD30 wheels & Toyo Garit tires a couple of days before our first big snow. They worked great.

I try to remember that even with these great tires and a 50/50 weight distribution, nothing can keep me from starting to slide if I take too a fast turn (which I don't) on snow-covered ice. Lastly, even if I keep complete control of my own vehicle, I keep to the right and watch out for on-coming cars spinning out in front of my path.

Canada

P.S. John from Talon Tire sends his best regards to you all.

 

I bought a set of FRD6 wheels with 225/50-17 Toyo Garit HT tires from talon tire. However, I no longer need the set. They are NEW in the original packaging. Never opened or put on the car. I am selling them if anyone is interested for $1200 obo. I am in rochester, NY, USA

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...479#post228479

Thanks

Neil

 

I can get a set of Ikan 17" wheels delivered to NY for $399.
What does anyone know about this wheel? Sounds to me like a good deal. ??
I'll still have to locate some snowtires though.
Not the easiest thing to do.

 

Check the offset on those!

 

The Garit tires on FRD30 rims are working so well that I think Talon will have another big batch of customers next season.

 

Check out the For Sale forum for details.