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mazda6guy · 06-08-2005, 11:49 AM

Yes... still debating.

I really can't stand the color of my 6, but I plan on keeping it until at just before Summer 2006. I have some scuffed up OEM wheels and I need to replace.

I saw some Falken wheels on a 6 in the members wheels thread and I liked these. What do you guys think on a silver 6?

or maybe straight silver finish:

They are listed at that site for $640 for the set. They sell a Wheel/Tire package with Falken ST115 245-40-18 tires for $1240.00. What do you guys think of those Falken tires?

Any other recommendations for a silver 6 are welcome.

mazda6sedan · 06-08-2005, 11:57 AM

"I" would go with the straight silver finish

MDCamel06 · 06-08-2005, 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by mazda6sedan@Jun 8 2005, 11:57 AM
"I" would go with the straight silver finish

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Yeah i agree. Black powder coat IMO doesnt look good on a silver 6, just looks like the rims are dirty.

Granada · 06-08-2005, 01:14 PM

I'd go with the silver as well. As for 245s? There are some people on this board that will answer that part.

mazda6guy · 06-08-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by Granada@Jun 8 2005, 02:14 PM
I'd go with the silver as well. As for 245s? There are some people on this board that will answer that part.

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Holy crap.. I didn't even notice they were 245's.. lol. I'll stick to 225/40/18. Good catch.

Osiris · 06-08-2005, 01:36 PM

Silver in my opinion.

245's? No way, way too wide... unless the rim itself is like 9inches wide lol. Stick with 225's.

lmontoyax · 06-08-2005, 01:39 PM

silver

crossbow · 06-08-2005, 02:25 PM

The problem with 245's isn't just the width, its the height.

245/40/18 is too high, it'll hit the front a-arm.

To clear the front you'd need a 245/45/16, a 245/40/17, a 245/35/18, or a 245/30/19. Then of course there is the question with rear fitment and load ratings.

I am currently awaiting a set of 245/40/17 T1-R's to be fitted on 17x8 +48 SSR comp's, and will have fitment data on whether or not its a 100% work or not.

245/45/16 with Toyo RA-1's or Dunlops fits just fine in the front, but in the rear requires a good amount of negative camber to avoid rubbing. How much negative camber is going to be determined by the relative profile width of the rubber you chose.

A much safer bet is to go with an 18x8 +48 or +50 with a 235/40/18 reinforced tire. T1-R, hankook Z212, Azenis RT-615 are all excellent tire choices for that sizing.

Bigbaddad · 06-09-2005, 09:44 PM

Silver, you won't regret it.

Aloha

mazda6guy · 06-14-2005, 01:22 PM

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Originally posted by Bigbaddad@Jun 9 2005, 10:44 PM
Silver, you won't regret it.

Aloha

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Here are the Gunmetal on Dalhectar's car.

They look good. I wish I knew what silver would look like. They also have black, with a silver lip. Saw them on a Camry yesterday.. wow.

I went to a local dealer today and he quoted me $1350 for the set, mounted and balanced with lug nuts on Falken 225/40/18 tires. I also got him to throw in locks. Sound like a good deal?

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mazda6guy Rally Racer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Providence, Rhode Island Posts: 1,315 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes... still debating. I really can't stand the color of my 6, but I plan on keeping it until at just before Summer 2006. I have some scuffed up OEM wheels and I need to replace. I saw some Falken wheels on a 6 in the members wheels thread and I liked these. What do you guys think on a silver 6? or maybe straight silver finish: They are listed at that site for $640 for the set. They sell a Wheel/Tire package with Falken ST115 245-40-18 tires for $1240.00. What do you guys think of those Falken tires? Any other recommendations for a silver 6 are welcome. __________________ Old Car 2003 6s - Glacier Silver / Black cloth OldCar 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT - Velocity Red Mica / Black leather New Car! 2008 Mazdaspeed3 GT - Sunlight Silver / Black leather "There aren’t many $25,000 cars that you can truly get excited about driving every time you put the key in the ignition, but this is one of them." - New York Times Review of Mazdaspeed3 3/11/2007

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mazda6sedan Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	"I" would go with the straight silver finish __________________ 2004 Silver Mazda 6S (MTX) \| Luxury & Sport Package \| RX-8 rims and 235/40-18 Toyo Proxes T1-S

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Granada Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 287 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd go with the silver as well. As for 245s? There are some people on this board that will answer that part. __________________ 2003 Mazda 6i

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Osiris Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Silver in my opinion. 245's? No way, way too wide... unless the rim itself is like 9inches wide lol. Stick with 225's. __________________ 2003 Mazda6i 17 x 7.5 Kazera KZ-B rims; 215/50/17 Fuzion ZRi tires Sports body kit, Spoiler, NA Sports Bumper Lower Fogs Race Red calipers, Chrome door handles Stainless steel door sills, Superwhite LEDs 35% tint all around, Magnaflow CatBack. My Cardomain

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Bigbaddad Mazda Guru Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kalihi Prefecture Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Silver, you won't regret it. Aloha __________________ 大きく悪いお父さんのガレージ Where 'fix' doesn't always mean 'repair' Spare parts available

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lmontoyax Drivers License Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Centreville,Va Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	silver

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crossbow Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 11,740 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	The problem with 245's isn't just the width, its the height. 245/40/18 is too high, it'll hit the front a-arm. To clear the front you'd need a 245/45/16, a 245/40/17, a 245/35/18, or a 245/30/19. Then of course there is the question with rear fitment and load ratings. I am currently awaiting a set of 245/40/17 T1-R's to be fitted on 17x8 +48 SSR comp's, and will have fitment data on whether or not its a 100% work or not. 245/45/16 with Toyo RA-1's or Dunlops fits just fine in the front, but in the rear requires a good amount of negative camber to avoid rubbing. How much negative camber is going to be determined by the relative profile width of the rubber you chose. A much safer bet is to go with an 18x8 +48 or +50 with a 235/40/18 reinforced tire. T1-R, hankook Z212, Azenis RT-615 are all excellent tire choices for that sizing.