Anyone running Rx-8 wheels??

[TexasGT5]

I noticed a number of the Mazda3 folks are running them and wondering if anyone had tried this on a 5 yet?

[paging_drburgos]

I noticed a number of the Mazda3 folks are running them and wondering if anyone had tried this on a 5 yet?

dunno but thats a great question. i was wondering the same thing

[2cam16]

Here's a set: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-RX8-18-stock-wheels-and-tires-RX-8-Hard-to-find_W0QQitemZ170039255717QQihZ007QQcategoryZ66484 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'd love to see these on a 5.

[LEXi73]

Chuyler1 has them on his ride looks nice!

[LEXi73]

nm i thought u ment mp5 my bad. I dont know about a 5 sry didnt meen to tease

[monsta]

Here's a set: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-RX8-18-stock-wheels-and-tires-RX-8-Hard-to-find_W0QQitemZ170039255717QQihZ007QQcategoryZ66484 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Those would be great...if you only needed three wheels. :)

[TexasGT5]

This is the car that got me thinking about these wheels...

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p317/Dumptruck420/NyceM3.jpg

[the_saint]

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- LINK - (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2175658&postcount=2)

[TexasGT5]

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- LINK - (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2175658&postcount=2)

Thank you very much, exactly what I was looking for....!

[mountjonas]

that looks fantastic.

[paging_drburgos]

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- LINK - (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2175658&postcount=2)

Kudos! That was a great link...damnit now i have to add RX-8 rims to things i want to buy

[Benfolio]

Kudos! That was a great link...damnit now i have to add RX-8 rims to things i want to buy


I have a set of chrome Shinka RX-8 wheels sitting here just waiting for Mazda to ask for them back under warranty (very slight blemishes under the chrome).
What to do if they dont? Hmmmmmm..... (butthump)

[TexasGT5]

I have a set of chrome Shinka RX-8 wheels sitting here just waiting for Mazda to ask for them back under warranty (very slight blemishes under the chrome).
What to do if they dont? Hmmmmmm..... (butthump)

I know what, sell them to me....LOL!

[Deivett]

This is the car that got me thinking about these wheels...

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p317/Dumptruck420/NyceM3.jpg


http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2352000-2352999/2352209_28_full.jpg


And P5 Too......

[pbdave]

or has anyone actually put RX-8 18's on their Mazda5? I have seen the pic from last year of the white 5, I was just hoping someone may have some real-world experience with mounting these rims, how they fit, and what tires will work best. Any thoughts out there? I pick up a set of these rims tonite and am excited to get them on.

[antlind]

or has anyone actually put RX-8 18's on their Mazda5? I have seen the pic from last year of the white 5, I was just hoping someone may have some real-world experience with mounting these rims, how they fit, and what tires will work best. Any thoughts out there? I pick up a set of these rims tonite and am excited to get them on.

I haven't seen any posts with someone running these wheels on the Mazda5 so you may be the first. BTW, if you decide not to use them on your Mazda5 pls let me know because I've been looking for a set to run on my MPV for a while now. Send me a PM if you ever want to part with them. I'm in Calgary.
Anthony

[coolmazda5]

what tires will work best. Any thoughts out there? I pick up a set of these rims tonite and am excited to get them on.

Cool! post some pics. I've seen a couple of pictures of the MZ5 with MazdaSpeed6 and/or RX-8 wheels (see below). With regards to what tires to use I would look at what Mazda chose for stock or OEM on those wheels (size, brand, etc.) and move from there (just to make sure)

OK OK, the RX-8 Wheels pic is a repeat from an earlier answer, but it just looks so damn cool :D

[808mz5]

or has anyone actually put RX-8 18's on their Mazda5? I have seen the pic from last year of the white 5, I was just hoping someone may have some real-world experience with mounting these rims, how they fit, and what tires will work best. Any thoughts out there? I pick up a set of these rims tonite and am excited to get them on.

Did you get the rims on? (boom01)

[5phreak]

mmmm, i like this idea.

[cumadogg]

Cool! post some pics. I've seen a couple of pictures of the MZ5 with MazdaSpeed6 and/or RX-8 wheels (see below). With regards to what tires to use I would look at what Mazda chose for stock or OEM on those wheels (size, brand, etc.) and move from there (just to make sure)

OK OK, the RX-8 Wheels pic is a repeat from an earlier answer, but it just looks so damn cool :D

The one with the MS6 wheels

[coolmazda5]

The one with the MS6 wheels

Ooops :D. Yeah, when you posted it earlier I kept a copy of the pic to see if I could convince wife (she is the primary driver), but no luck so far...

I´ll wait until I trade-in mine so I can do as I please...

That is a sweet ride you have let me tell ya...

[P2K]

These are the pics I have of RX8 wheels on a Mazda5, it's a Premacy because it's in Japan but we all know they're the same car. (Not my car)

http://carview-img6.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/UserCarPhoto/433451/p1.jpg
http://carview-img3.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/usercar/81512/p1.jpg
http://carview-img3.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/user/178800/p1.jpg

[Mazdaspeed2oo35]

My Personal Opinion, Best looking rims on a Protege http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mazdaspeed2oo35/Mazdaspeed%201220.JPG

[mazdadude]

My Personal Opinion, Best looking rims on a Protege http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mazdaspeed2oo35/Mazdaspeed%201220.JPG


WOW! Amazing look for stock Mazda wheels!
(wow)

[pbdave]

Did you get the rims on? (boom01)

Still have the rims sitting in the garage (dammit). Was away for a few weeks. Am currently pricing out tires (225/40R18) to fit. I will post back for sure once we have it all lined up & installed!

[pbdave]

These are the pics I have of RX8 wheels on a Mazda5, it's a Premacy because it's in Japan but we all know they're the same car. (Not my car)

http://carview-img6.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/UserCarPhoto/433451/p1.jpg


looks to me like that V has been dropped as well?

[808mz5]

looks to me like that V has been dropped as well?
Wow... i'm debating on going with the ms6 or rx8 wheels... i have a set of the ms6 but a guy locally is selling rx8 for double what i paid for the ms6 wheels... decisions...decisions... decisions....(shocked)

[Mazdaspeed2oo35]

Wow... i'm debating on going with the ms6 or rx8 wheels... i have a set of the ms6 but a guy locally is selling rx8 for double what i paid for the ms6 wheels... decisions...decisions... decisions....(shocked)


No Doubt, Go with the RX-8 Wheels, you won´t regret it, Fuck MS6 wheels, they don´t say anything, ugly by the way. and if you have the luck to find the RX-8 Shinka Wheels which are Gunmetal dark polish, they are the best looking freaking rims......

[Liquid Plat MS6]

MS6 wheels are also 2.5lbs heavier than RX8 wheels, 1 inch narrower (18x7 vs 18x8) and a PITA to clean (all those little spaces between the 15 spokes). RX8 wheels take less than half the time.

First thing I did on my MS6 is sell off the stock wheels/tires and put on RX8 wheels. Shinka's would have been nice but I couldn't find any at the time.

[eviltwinkie]

I'm running RX-8 wheels...

=)

[Revenant]

RX8s look great on whatever they're on. Mazda should have saved themselves the money and put them on every car

[2cam16]

Darn, one of the autocrossers in our area was selling a set a month ago for $400 TPMS sensors included. :(

[P2K]

RX8s look great on whatever they're on. Mazda should have saved themselves the money and put them on every car Now that you mention it...

110939

[eviltwinkie]

Now that you mention it...

110939

Haa...Sounds like I found myself a market to sell my old wheels to...

[coolmazda5]

Now that you mention it...

110939

Cool, although they look a little bit weird on that IS300 :D

Thanks P2K. Interesting, they actually changed the little center wheel badge to the "Lexus" one.

[808mz5]

The one with the MS6 wheels


Do you have any more pictures of your 5 with the MS6 wheels? I'm still debating on getting the rx-8 wheels. I know they are easier to clean, wider & lighter but the MS6 wheels are harder to come by and more exclusive (i think)... i have a guy willing to sell the rx-8 for a good price and need to make a decision this week. More photos will help me decide. Mahalo in advance.

[cumadogg]

Ooops :D. Yeah, when you posted it earlier I kept a copy of the pic to see if I could convince wife (she is the primary driver), but no luck so far...

I´ll wait until I trade-in mine so I can do as I please...

That is a sweet ride you have let me tell ya...

No worries at all - thanks for the compliment. And to all that don't care for the MS6 rims - to be honest with you, they weren't my first choice. I looked all around for RX-8 rims, but couldn't find any as cheap as I got these. I have a friend that works at a local tow yard and they got a MS6 that been totaled and he gave these to me FOR FREE! I figured I couldn't beat that price!

[cumadogg]

Do you have any more pictures of your 5 with the MS6 wheels? I'm still debating on getting the rx-8 wheels. I know they are easier to clean, wider & lighter but the MS6 wheels are harder to come by and more exclusive (i think)... i have a guy willing to sell the rx-8 for a good price and need to make a decision this week. More photos will help me decide. Mahalo in advance.

Nevermind the e-mail I sent you, figured I'd just post them here:

Before:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k95/cumadogg/IMG_0938.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k95/cumadogg/IMG_0940.jpg

After:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k95/cumadogg/IMG_1032_1.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k95/cumadogg/IMG_1033.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k95/cumadogg/IMG_1034.jpg

[sok07]

Rx8 wheels FTW! ... on a speed3 though. ;)

http://www.sok07.trapzerohosting.net/Mazda3s_gallery/TNmeet_June2007/slides/IMG_2213.jpg

http://www.sok07.trapzerohosting.net/Mazda3s_gallery/TNmeet_June2007/slides/IMG_2214.jpg

http://www.sok07.trapzerohosting.net/Mazda3s_gallery/TNmeet_June2007/slides/IMG_2460.jpg

[Skylab™]

I saw chrome wheels today on an RX-8. OMG! Definitely would look ace on my 5! (bike)

[SportWagN]

Here is mine on Eibach Pro kit with RX-8's.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2160930000101287110MgdJKa
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2071820120101287110pkDZtX
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2565902050101287110qqxdFf

[HotRodSaint]

Nevermind the e-mail I sent you, figured I'd just post them here:

Before:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k95/cumadogg/IMG_0938.jpg

After:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k95/cumadogg/IMG_1032_1.jpg

Your suspension is still stock height, right?

I really like the style of the stock wheels. But your 18" wheels make the 17" look so tiny.

How's the ride? Do the sidewalls make it more bumpy and can you tell there is more grip?

[HotRodSaint]

Add me to the Mazda5 with RX8 wheels club.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/HotRodSaint/Mazda5/MZ501.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/HotRodSaint/Mazda5/MZ502.jpg

[coolmazda5]

(2thumbs). Non-white Mazda5s are catching up now :D

Now, I know this was discussed earlier on one of the threads (read disclaimer ;)), but that definitely does not seem to be the silver color I've seen on Mazda5s in the US... Or, is this just the pic color palette?

[HotRodSaint]

Or, is this just the pic color palette?

These pics were taken on my 2.0mp cell phone, but the front shot is a fairly accurate display of the color.

And I'll replace the photos in the links when I can take a few better pictures.

[808mz5]

wow... that looks hella good... still debating on the ms6 or rx8 rims...

[paging_drburgos]

(2thumbs). Non-white Mazda5s are catching up now :D

Now, I know this was discussed earlier on one of the threads (read disclaimer ;)), but that definitely does not seem to be the silver color I've seen on Mazda5s in the US... Or, is this just the pic color palette?

Its platinum silver. The same color as mine. Theres also another shade of silver that was sold. i think it was called stellar silver or something like that.

[paging_drburgos]

Add me to the Mazda5 with RX8 wheels club.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/HotRodSaint/Mazda5/MZ501.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h142/HotRodSaint/Mazda5/MZ502.jpg

that looks TITS! (boobs)

How's the ride and how much did you pay for the rims+tires?

[2cam16]

Very nice, Hot Rod ! Now I know how it looks like on mine ! (cool)(cool)

[HotRodSaint]

that looks TITS! (boobs)

How's the ride and how much did you pay for the rims+tires?

The ride is great. You can feel the road more (better?). But the ride is anything but harsh.

The biggest improvement is in the traction. There is no more accidental tire slippage on launch.

I think it would look better lowered, but that's when the ride will start to suffer. I think big sway bars would be better for the handling and ride.

I bought the rims for around 800 and the Pirelli tires were about 150 each.

[coolmazda5]

Its platinum silver. The same color as mine. Theres also another shade of silver that was sold. i think it was called stellar silver or something like that.

OK, Thanks for the clarification :D. So there is also 2 silver colors in NA. I thought they were only sold only in Asia and Europe and NA only got one.

See the pic, so if I'm right (or color-blind) the left is then like the one you two guys have, and the far right one is the other silver tone. Please note that none of them are the Stellar Green color sold here. Funny thing, now that I see it, the Mazda3 in the middle is yet a 3rd silver color variation from Mazda it seems... (eyeballs)

[cumadogg]

Your suspension is still stock height, right?

I really like the style of the stock wheels. But your 18" wheels make the 17" look so tiny.

How's the ride? Do the sidewalls make it more bumpy and can you tell there is more grip?

Yes, suspension is still stock - as far as ride goes, it's a little louder IMO than with the 17's, but the handling on the MS6 rims is definately more responsive.