Feeler: RX8 wheels interest/brand new/not a sale post - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

06mazdasports · 03-20-2007, 03:25 PM

I do not know if I am posting this in the right place, or even if I am allowed to post this here, but let me go ahead and share what I am doing.

I have contacted a supplier who has been making wheels for quite a while now, and he has agreed to make a mold for me to make the 18x8 RX8 wheels. Ofcourse this mold is very expensive to make, but after seeing the demand for the RX8 wheels I think it would be interesting especially becuase spring/summer is coming up.

The wheels will be an exact REPLICA of the rx8 wheels. It will be exactly to spec, from the centerbore, to the size, offset, and finish. I am basically giving the guy an RX8 wheel and have him making a replica. I've asked around for the legality, and I found some websites of people who have made replica wheels and their seems to be no issue if it is stated it is a replica and not listed as OEM. The weight of the wheel will be just like OEM also.

Few Notes: Most wheels would probably arrive in the OEM finish of off-white of whatever color it is. Some wheels can be made chrome like the special edition rims on the RX8, that I believe came on the Shinka package.

Lastly, I know many of you are thinking about price. Its hard to say, since its so early. I would say $699.99 would get you a fresh pair of brand new rx8 wheels out of the box.

Let me know what you guys think!

xtmesisx · 03-20-2007, 03:30 PM

if you made them lighter than the stock weight, you'd be rolling in the cash.

MS6Mike · 03-20-2007, 03:33 PM

<subscribed> I'm going to be looking for wheels soon, will keep tabs on this thread.

Factors are price, timeline, and of course, how good the final product is

wmoore@mar.med.navy.mil · 03-20-2007, 03:35 PM

We talkin' $699.99 shipped and can we get em' in black? That would be nice...

Robopie · 03-20-2007, 03:36 PM

I'd love rx-8 rims if they didnt have the little holes at end of spokes

JDMAtenza21 · 03-20-2007, 03:42 PM

Hell yeah if they're $700 shipped and can get them in black I am definitely in

jibrahim · 03-20-2007, 03:46 PM

a bit pricey, but i think i might go for it if i dont find a good set of used ones

06mazdasports · 03-20-2007, 03:47 PM

Guys dont quote me on the prices yet, becuase if it turns out little more or even less, I dont want to be held to it, just because this is the beginning.

I can say,

The wheels will be available in May, and those who ordered them first, would have them shipped by then.

As for the wheels in black: I am looking to make something that would be preferable to the mass of people. Feel free to open up what you guys would like, and think looks nice.

As for removing the holes: That might be an idea? Think it would affect some people since they wont look "True OEM"?

Preferably I would remove the holes too.

If you guys want to go that way, that works too!

PaulD233 · 03-20-2007, 03:53 PM

I might would be in. I'd personally preferr either the polished silver (normal) or chrome. I would have bought RX8 wheels a long time ago, but cash flow is always a problem. I'll be keeping an eye out.

xtmesisx · 03-20-2007, 03:57 PM

ummm, gold rims pwn.

03-20-2007, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
xtmesisx Mazda Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Posts: 3,189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	if you made them lighter than the stock weight, you'd be rolling in the cash. __________________ this is my MAZDAGREMLYN sig.

03-20-2007, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
MS6Mike Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	<subscribed> I'm going to be looking for wheels soon, will keep tabs on this thread. Factors are price, timeline, and of course, how good the final product is __________________ 2006 Velocity Red Mica MS6 GT <blockquote> Cobb AP*Stage II CPE Intake / Speedie6 TIP / CPE Motor Mount / CPE 3" Downpipe +cat / PG CDFP Upgrade RPM Smoked Rear LEDs / RPM Smoked LED Side Markers / MSD Dashhawk / CX7 Antenna MB Boost wheels + oem Rubber (hot) / oem Wheels + Pirelli Sottozeros (cold) </blockquote>

03-20-2007, 03:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
wmoore@mar.med.navy.mil Mazda Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 5,335 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	We talkin' $699.99 shipped and can we get em' in black? That would be nice... __________________ Sig..... top gear87 bitched so I fixed it... http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=77706 post# 9... The infamous screen name windshield banner that mazda6club.com just wasn't ready for... http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=77697 2850... 05 6I ATX/ 09-07-07 Dyno'd at 154 WHP/

03-20-2007, 03:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Robopie Track Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd love rx-8 rims if they didnt have the little holes at end of spokes __________________ '04 Mazda6s Hatchback Apexcone 4300k HID

03-20-2007, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
JDMAtenza21 Rally Racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Hell yeah if they're $700 shipped and can get them in black I am definitely in __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S Nighthawk Black Pearl The Carbon Volcano SOLD! DO WORK

03-20-2007, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
06mazdasports Track Racer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 344 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I do not know if I am posting this in the right place, or even if I am allowed to post this here, but let me go ahead and share what I am doing. I have contacted a supplier who has been making wheels for quite a while now, and he has agreed to make a mold for me to make the 18x8 RX8 wheels. Ofcourse this mold is very expensive to make, but after seeing the demand for the RX8 wheels I think it would be interesting especially becuase spring/summer is coming up. The wheels will be an exact REPLICA of the rx8 wheels. It will be exactly to spec, from the centerbore, to the size, offset, and finish. I am basically giving the guy an RX8 wheel and have him making a replica. I've asked around for the legality, and I found some websites of people who have made replica wheels and their seems to be no issue if it is stated it is a replica and not listed as OEM. The weight of the wheel will be just like OEM also. Few Notes: Most wheels would probably arrive in the OEM finish of off-white of whatever color it is. Some wheels can be made chrome like the special edition rims on the RX8, that I believe came on the Shinka package. Lastly, I know many of you are thinking about price. Its hard to say, since its so early. I would say $699.99 would get you a fresh pair of brand new rx8 wheels out of the box. Let me know what you guys think!

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Mazda 6 Club Advertisement

03-20-2007, 03:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
jibrahim Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: south flo rida Posts: 753 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	a bit pricey, but i think i might go for it if i dont find a good set of used ones __________________

03-20-2007, 03:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
06mazdasports Track Racer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 344 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Guys dont quote me on the prices yet, becuase if it turns out little more or even less, I dont want to be held to it, just because this is the beginning. I can say, The wheels will be available in May, and those who ordered them first, would have them shipped by then. As for the wheels in black: I am looking to make something that would be preferable to the mass of people. Feel free to open up what you guys would like, and think looks nice. As for removing the holes: That might be an idea? Think it would affect some people since they wont look "True OEM"? Preferably I would remove the holes too. If you guys want to go that way, that works too!

03-20-2007, 03:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
PaulD233 Track Racer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA Posts: 230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I might would be in. I'd personally preferr either the polished silver (normal) or chrome. I would have bought RX8 wheels a long time ago, but cash flow is always a problem. I'll be keeping an eye out. __________________ Make your car run faster

03-20-2007, 03:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
xtmesisx Mazda Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Posts: 3,189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	ummm, gold rims pwn. __________________ this is my MAZDAGREMLYN sig.