new set of 18s

[M6sSG]

rollin on Enkei RS6 18s

Specs: 18*7 with 38mm offset
Rubber: 225/45/18

what ya all think???

[protegeV]

(2thumbs)

[RyanJayG]

wow... on a 6 they almost look too small... I know its probably just the pic, and the fact I'm used to looking at my car.

or the fact I'm crazy...

I like it though

[protegeV]

I know, ya cant even tell they are 18s...

[GXL]

Will RX8 wheels fit the 6?

[protegeV]

probably.

[RyanJayG]

I dunno, these look to be pushing the envelope, and they are +38 on a 7" width.... aren't the RX8 wheels +38 on a 8" wheel?

that givesx you 1/2 less clearence on both sides... and it looks pretty close to eh fender as it, let alone lowered.

[GXL]

Well, probably is not much of an aswer.

http://i9.ebayimg.com/03/i/02/62/43/31_1_b.JPG


They look so nice...

[protegeV]

if you can put RX8 rims on a protege, you can DEFINITELY put RX8 rims on a MZ6 ;)

[GXL]

Anyone here good with photo shop?

I'd like to see how they look on the car first.

[M6sSG]

yea i know 38mm offset IS pushing it on the 6s
the rims and tires are just about flush with the fenders..
ill def get the fenders rolled as far as possible (IF that will help =P )

if im not mistaken.. if the rim was 18*8 with the same 38mm offset
wouldnt it stick out farther??

[RyanJayG]

yes... 1/2 inch

[GXL]

I know what I'm going to do: I'm going to go to my local Mazda dealer and I'm going to ask them to let me test fit and Rx8 wheels on my Atenza. I'm sure it would not be a problem.

By the way, I just found these on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66484&item=7920401264&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

I put a bid of $700, but reserve not met yet...
Do you think they're worth much more than that?

[protegeV]

u think yur dealer would do that?

[RyanJayG]

hell no they wont... mounted wheels are purchased wheels almost everywhere

[crossbow]

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~greghess/forum/ssr/forumssr2.jpg

Please take a angled photo like this from the rear of your car looking towards the front.

Angle it up slightly if you can to show where the fender lip currently is. I'm curious because in photo 1, it appears that the tire is sitting flush with the car's body...which means that the suspension will bottom out by causing the external (not the inner fender lip) fender lip to strike the outside of the tire.

A quick snapshot like the one I presented would confirm or deny this. If it is sitting flush, I'd see if I could return the tire/wheel combo and go for one with a thinner tire, or higher offset combo. The last thing you want is a bent rim AND exterior body damage cause your tires were sitting flush with the body :(.

Here's a shot of the particular type of damage that occurs. This is another one of the ever popular (I have no idea why) +38 offset mazda6 wheel/tire combo's.

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~greghess/rub2.jpg

This type of damage will lead to spider cracks in your fenders...which can require quite a bit of money (more then the rims/wheels cost) to repair.

[GXL]

Wrong.
I'm going to remove one wheel from an RX8 and test fit it on my car.
I've purchase 3 brand new cars from this dealership, and thy have made small changes/modifications for my new cars in the past. So I'm sure it will not be a problem.

[GXL]

Crossbow, I was not replying to you.

[GXL]

Fudge.
I'll be replacing the factory shocks and springs with a set of coil overs.
I guess no RX8 wheels for me...

Just my luck.

[crossbow]

The rx8 wheels fit the 6, but rub ever so slightly in the rear. (18x8 +50 offset, 225/45/18). They just "barely" rub. A slight fender tuck or roll will prevent it, or running a thinner tire will as well.

[GXL]

So what's the right size offset for our cars using 18's or 19's?

Also, 225/45/18 is barely wider/larger than factory (215/50/17)

[GXL]

These things look great...

http://i7.ebayimg.com/03/i/02/68/2e/e0_1_b.JPG

Are you guys sure???

[GXL]

I miss my P5:(

[Da 6]

yeah beleve crossbow...it's cheaper to roll then to replace and paint! RX-8 rims are the shiznit. look for my post titled RX-8 rim obsesion here, mazda 3 and RX8 rims options on 6 tech, and clubatenza has a few cars with them on so you can get an actual view of what they look like on the car vs the time to make a photoshop.

[crossbow]

Ya I'm 150% sure the rx8 wheels rub in the rear without rolling the fenders. (With the stock rx8 tires).

I've confirmed it in person, and many CA members with the wheels have confirmed it as well. Its just ever so slightly. You could actually get away without even a full roll, just a slight tuck. (Though I'd do a full roll anyway).

Remember when it comes to wheels/tires, always look for the single person that says it rubs. Even if you see 100 people saying it doesn't...if one guy says it does, it usually means it will. There seems to be some sort of disease with wheels/tires with people being a bit...obvlious to whether they rub or not. I think it has something to do with the monatary investment in the setup. People spend alot of money on wheels, they don't want to be told that they bought the wrong setup. So they kinda of go all mental blank on the whole issue.

The image I posted early of the obvious tire damage...that was from a 6club member that posted that his combo didn't rub....=/

I have 17x8 +48 with 225/45/17 and I had to roll.

[M6sSG]

here you go crossbow what do you think??
i got the fenders rolled ~ even with full tank of gas
i dont rub anymore (driving very carefully avoiding ANY holes or bumps)
im pretty sure itll rub once i lower it...
it looks pretty flush in persons eye but digital doesnt lieee..
rear wheels looks like they got some negative camber..

[rondaugh]

If you have a good relationship with the dealer they will do it. They don't have to mount a new tire on a new rim, just pull one off of a RX8 on the lot. As long as they know you are not some flake they will do that, a good dealer would.

[GXL]

If you have a good relationship with the dealer they will do it. They don't have to mount a new tire on a new rim, just pull one off of a RX8 on the lot. As long as they know you are not some flake they will do that, a good dealer would.

Exactly.
I'm going there next weekend.