tire size/wheel size/offset info - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

slospeed6 · 10-01-2006, 10:32 PM

I know this has been posted numerous times, but I'm thinking a sticky with what will work with the Speed6 would be helpful.

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Info to include:

Wheel size (diameter/width/offset/make/model)

Tire size and tire brand

Suspension (stock, aftermarket spring, make/model, etc)

Notes - fender roll, etc.

And having two areas would also be helpful - summer/winter.

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Just thinking, as I see a lot of posts asking these questions and this subforum seems to need some attention anyways.

slospeed6 · 10-03-2006, 12:20 AM

guess nobody could give a shit, eh.

digger10t · 10-03-2006, 12:26 AM

i care. +1

i have been asking for a speed6 specific tire/wheel area (since the speed6 gets unique wheels and rotors unavailable on other 6's) but the admins havent taken kindly to it

Daridari · 10-03-2006, 04:44 AM

Use the RX8 wheels ..it looks so factory. 18*8 50+ Offset...perfect!

bfischer · 10-03-2006, 07:02 AM

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Use the RX8 wheels ..it looks so factory. 18*8 50+ Offset...perfect!
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+1 and they can be had pretty cheap, they are lighter than our boat anchors and easier to keep clean. Also it gives the guys/gals in those pokey rx-8s a well needed ego boost.

JK

FakterX · 10-03-2006, 04:22 PM

Is lightening your wheel going to do anything performance wise if you don't lessen the diameter as well?

awdterror · 10-03-2006, 05:44 PM

buddy club spec II
18x8 45+ offset
235/35/18 toyo proxies

stock suspension

jvicary243 · 10-03-2006, 06:47 PM

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Is lightening your wheel going to do anything performance wise if you don't lessen the diameter as well?
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Yes, especially as the weight is shifted toward the center of the wheel. Meaning, less weight in the rim reduces the work required to rotate the wheel to a greater degree than less weight in the hub. If memory serves, the moment of inertia is related to the square of the distance from the axis of rotation to the mass. This also means that of any two wheels of the same weight and distribution but different diamters, the smaller diameter one will require less energy to rotate. I used to know all this stuff in my college days, but all I remember was being absolutely amazed at how much energy it takes just to rotate the wheels and tires of a car at 60 m.p.h.

Mazda RX-8 6 Speed stock wheels
18 x 8
50mm off-set
Falken Azenis 235/40/18 RT-615 tires
Mazdaspeed Springs for V6 car
No Fender Roll
Absolutely no rubbing
Lovin' it.

http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=60488

slospeed6 · 10-03-2006, 07:38 PM

Thanks for the info - keep it coming.

The RX-8 wheels people are speaking of; is it safe to assume that *all* Rx-8 models/years will fit?

dbc112 · 10-04-2006, 10:42 AM

What about this..

17X7
5x114.3
43 mm offset

215/50/17 tires.

10-01-2006, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
slospeed6 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA Posts: 661 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I know this has been posted numerous times, but I'm thinking a sticky with what will work with the Speed6 would be helpful. ----- Info to include: Wheel size (diameter/width/offset/make/model) Tire size and tire brand Suspension (stock, aftermarket spring, make/model, etc) Notes - fender roll, etc. And having two areas would also be helpful - summer/winter. ----- Just thinking, as I see a lot of posts asking these questions and this subforum seems to need some attention anyways. __________________ I LOVE HOVER ADS - YEAH!!!!

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slospeed6 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA Posts: 661 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	guess nobody could give a shit, eh. __________________ I LOVE HOVER ADS - YEAH!!!!

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digger10t Rally Racer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DC Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i care. +1 i have been asking for a speed6 specific tire/wheel area (since the speed6 gets unique wheels and rotors unavailable on other 6's) but the admins havent taken kindly to it __________________ <div align="center">2006 Mazdaspeed6 Sport - Velocity Red Mica

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Daridari Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OZ Posts: 316 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Use the RX8 wheels ..it looks so factory. 18*8 50+ Offset...perfect! __________________ 2006 Titanium MPS (MINE) 2006 Black RX-8 (WIFE's) Great look in the garage! http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/dar...mgAnch=imgAnch1

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awdterror Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Robert Missouri Posts: 851 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	buddy club spec II 18x8 45+ offset 235/35/18 toyo proxies stock suspension __________________ Sheepdog Semper Vigilo Semper Paratus The officially cruel, misfortune-mocking, asshole. The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.

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FakterX Track Racer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 982 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Is lightening your wheel going to do anything performance wise if you don't lessen the diameter as well?

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slospeed6 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA Posts: 661 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the info - keep it coming. The RX-8 wheels people are speaking of; is it safe to assume that all Rx-8 models/years will fit? __________________ I LOVE HOVER ADS - YEAH!!!!

10-04-2006, 10:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
dbc112 Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Its all in the name Posts: 366 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	What about this.. 17X7 5x114.3 43 mm offset 215/50/17 tires.