The RX-8 did have available 16 inch factory wheels on some base models. So would a set of 2004 Mazda 6 wheels fit a 2005 RX8 for winter tires use? they have the same bolt pattern and the same bore diameter also.

 

I would think so because people with 3s and 6s can use the RX8 18in ones.

 

They will not fit over the larger brakes found on the Sport, Touring and GT models. Why would you want them anyways?

 

Like I said before - winter rims. Traction is more important than being able to say I have 17's or 18's on mine. life is more important than looks.
Brake clearance was my main concern.

 

Size is not just about looks either, but also tire size. But yeah if you have the upgraded brakes they won't work. Good luck though, CX-7 rims?

 

Winter tires are best if they are narrow. 205-225 width. Wide tires have a tendency to float on the snow. Narrow smaller diameter tires cost considerably less also. I put 17 inch snows on my Lincoln LS for $90 each compared to $150 plus for my RX8 with 18's.

 

I have 19's on mine !

 

And your point is?

 

It's all about looks! I can deal with my 0% traction in this rain, as long as i look good while spinning out

 

Ah ha, learn something new everyday. Now I know why I live in beautiful sunny San Antonio

 

unless you have the base model automatic that CAME WITH 16s, 16" rims will not clear your front brakes.

no manual rx8 can use 16" rims. 17s BARELY clear the front brakes. barely. you can put 16s on the rear though.

 

He want's winter performance. Your posts = totally irrelevant to the topic.

 

Me = completely aware of that.

Calm down, if he really wants 16's i was assuming he could just get the 16" RX8 OEMs, if he has an AT.

 

The car is an 05' 6 speed. No sports car should have an automatic transmission.

I was unsure about the size of the front brake differences between auto and stick.

17's for winter are fine.

By the way it's my wife's car. She needs to be safe in the WINTER. For summer the 18's are great.

 

Winter is already upon us. What are you running now?

 

Slap you now or later?

 

You can't talk with your 20 inch rims, brahhhh!

 

^ i dont DD my 8... 1 day a week if im lucky, so i need no snow tires...better than **** YELLOW wheels

 

I'd rather have **** yellow, hell even puke green, then CHROME.

Thank God, your 8 only goes out one day a week. Shouldn't make people have to look at it more than that.

They're gold, btw.

:p

 

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If you can't figure it out it because you have one in your mouth.

I hate tuner kids.



To everybody else, Thanks for the information.

 

Angry.

 

^+ TAMPON needed ( I wasnt even talkin to him, LOL! What an idiot.)

 

I know, that guy has some sand in his vagina, hahah.

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