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Gruppe-S · 02-20-2007, 04:49 AM

please see new thread:

http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=70795

the_gray_mazda6 · 02-20-2007, 08:18 AM

wow, those rims are damn light for being a forged wheel! that's one hell of a steal for the price as well... custom forging is definitely extremely difficult to find at that kind of a price!

bump for a good deal!

dream weave · 02-20-2007, 09:13 AM

18x8.5 +45 is going to be hard to fit

Kincaid · 02-20-2007, 11:09 AM

And I think you'll need hub spacers for that to fit. Or bore it out. Mazda6 is 73.1mm isn't it? Versus 66mm for these.

Indy MPS6 · 02-20-2007, 11:20 AM

I though the hub bore was 67.1mm...regardless, the wheel hub bores will have to be enlarged.
And yes, 45 offset with a 8.5" wide wheel will probably have some rubbing issues.

Gruppe-S · 02-20-2007, 05:30 PM

I was told these wheels would fit the Mazda 6, the 66.5mm bore I believe has enough tolerance to accomodate a 67mm hub, the 18x8.5 +45 should be no problem but we'll get a car here to check it out first. Thanks for the heads up though!

Gary
Gruppe-S

Indy MPS6 · 02-20-2007, 06:06 PM

Gary, I hope this works out for you. However, the Mz6 and MS6 have very high offsets, +55 and +60. I ran a 42 offset on a 7" wide rim on a 225 tire and I experienced slight rubbing. I would be very much concerned about a 1.5" increase and only an increase of 3 on the offset.

That said, if the wheel fits, this is a sweet price!

UCIntegra1 · 02-20-2007, 06:18 PM

I am sure there will be rubbing even with a 1.5" drop in the rear WITH rolled fenders... dangit, this is such a good deal! I wonder how much tires would be for these...?? I have mazdaspeed 6 OEM rims and they are friggin heavy... these rays wheels would be a gas saver for someone like me!

TheKorean · 02-20-2007, 06:40 PM

Can I finance?

hillmar · 02-21-2007, 01:51 AM

I'm running 235/40/18's on a 18X7.5 with a 45 offset....Even with rolled fenders, the tire is almost touching. Somebody please try this size and offset out to make sure it will fit!!

02-20-2007, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
the_gray_mazda6 Mazda Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,087 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	wow, those rims are damn light for being a forged wheel! that's one hell of a steal for the price as well... custom forging is definitely extremely difficult to find at that kind of a price! bump for a good deal! __________________ 2005 Mazda6 3.0L MODS: Too many to list, check out my 6club garage! ** \\ 6Club Garage // ** \\ The RPM Store // 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R (Black) to go sh*tballs fast...

02-20-2007, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
dream weave Rally Racer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 1,197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	18x8.5 +45 is going to be hard to fit __________________ 2004 Mazda 6S non-sport LeatherSeats.com Two-Tone Kit\|\|\|Eibach Pro Kit\|\|\|Tokico Blue Shocks\|\|\|Injen RD6070P\|\|\|VG Sharkfin Metra Kit\|\|\|Pioneer DEH-P7800MP\|\|\|ED 16Ov.2D4\|\|\|JBL GTO601.1\|\|\|JBL GTO75.4\|\|\|Apexcone 5000K 35W HID's Sidemarker Mod\|\|\|Taillight Mod\|\|Foglight Mod\|\|\|OEM Remote Start\|\|\|OEM Lower Fogs\|\|\|OEM AutoDimming Mirror\|\|Glare Mod

02-20-2007, 11:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Indy MPS6 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6,775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I though the hub bore was 67.1mm...regardless, the wheel hub bores will have to be enlarged. And yes, 45 offset with a 8.5" wide wheel will probably have some rubbing issues. __________________ My Car Imagine how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.

02-20-2007, 06:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Indy MPS6 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6,775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Gary, I hope this works out for you. However, the Mz6 and MS6 have very high offsets, +55 and +60. I ran a 42 offset on a 7" wide rim on a 225 tire and I experienced slight rubbing. I would be very much concerned about a 1.5" increase and only an increase of 3 on the offset. That said, if the wheel fits, this is a sweet price! __________________ My Car Imagine how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.

02-20-2007, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
UCIntegra1 Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I am sure there will be rubbing even with a 1.5" drop in the rear WITH rolled fenders... dangit, this is such a good deal! I wonder how much tires would be for these...?? I have mazdaspeed 6 OEM rims and they are friggin heavy... these rays wheels would be a gas saver for someone like me! __________________ 2003 Mazda 6s ATX, Onyx Black Mods: CP-E MAFci system --- Tein S-Tech lowering springs --- Mazdaspeed 6 18" alloy wheels --- de-badged --- Metra Kit with Sony MEX-BT5000 bluetooth MP3 receiver (making and taking phone calls in the car w/o using my phone!) --- G2 YELLOW painted calipers --- Apex'i World Sport II catback exhaust system --- Stoptech slotted rotors with Hawk HPS brake pads Mods pending: de-badging the strips on the sides of the car? Still debating... --- Katsuro HID's, trying to fix my old headlights so I can finish this! grrrr... --- Bilstein HD shocks ---

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Gruppe-S Drivers License Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	please see new thread: http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=70795

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02-20-2007, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kincaid Mazda Guru Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	And I think you'll need hub spacers for that to fit. Or bore it out. Mazda6 is 73.1mm isn't it? Versus 66mm for these.

02-20-2007, 05:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gruppe-S Drivers License Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I was told these wheels would fit the Mazda 6, the 66.5mm bore I believe has enough tolerance to accomodate a 67mm hub, the 18x8.5 +45 should be no problem but we'll get a car here to check it out first. Thanks for the heads up though! Gary Gruppe-S

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02-21-2007, 01:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
hillmar Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 542 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm running 235/40/18's on a 18X7.5 with a 45 offset....Even with rolled fenders, the tire is almost touching. Somebody please try this size and offset out to make sure it will fit!! __________________ 2004 Mazda6 GT V6 [b]Mods: CPE Engine mount, Razo GT Spec pedals footrest shift plate, Compustar 2W8000AS two way alarm, chrome factory taillights, shark fin, Xtec HID 5000k, clear corners, 20% solar gard tint, 18X7.5 MSR Rims, Kartboy exhaust hangers, Optima Yellow Top Battery, Piaa P1 driving lights, BR front lip, Alpine sound system, Mazdaspeed carbon plate, Mazdaspeed cat-back exhaust, Mazdaspeed shortshifter, Mazdaspeed performance springs, Mazdaspeed CAI...