Do 16" inch RX-7 wheels fit MS6? - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

arctic_blue83 · 03-22-2007, 03:09 PM

I've heard of a couple people putting RX-7 wheels on regular 6's, will they fit a MS6? I'm assuming they won't clear our calipers, but figured I would ask anyway. I'm tired of looking at our rediculously heavy 18's, and would like a light, inexpensive set of wheels to replace them, mostly for future autoX events.

pcs · 03-22-2007, 03:18 PM

are you talking fd3s rims or fc3s rims? i thought fd rims were 17x8's for some reason...

i have some 16x7 s5 tII rims at home, but iirc 16's won't fit due to brake clearance issues.

Indy MPS6 · 03-22-2007, 03:18 PM

I have no first hand knowledge, but I strongly believe they will not fit. 17" wheels barely fit over the calipers.

arctic_blue83 · 03-22-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

are you talking fd3s rims or fc3s rims? i thought fd rims were 17x8's for some reason...

i have some 16x7 s5 tII rims at home, but iirc 16's won't fit due to brake clearance issues.[/b]

FD wheels, I'm pretty sure they won't fit, but just thought I would ask. I also hate paying for 18" tires, lol.

Wiggum · 03-22-2007, 05:11 PM

FD wheels DO NOT FIT. I tried, even after everyone said they wouldn't

First hand knowledge is always the best...

On a side note, they DO FIT the MS3...

leakslikeasieve · 03-22-2007, 07:26 PM

yeah to my knowledge ms6 only fit min of 17's but i guess there are some people who say certain 16's fit. i guess it depends on the inner rim design.

jaysonday · 03-23-2007, 04:25 AM

the 16's will definitely not clear the calipers, but the FD came out with a few other rims of 17x8 and 17x8.5, both with +50 offset, with my favorite being the BBS meshies off a 02 RX7 Spirit R:

http://tom93r1.freeshell.org/imgs/2002mazd...pirit_r_bg1.jpg
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http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=613163

my second fav are the BBS meshies of an RX7 RZ

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http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=582019

And, my 3rd fav set are efini 17x8 rims:

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http://www.silverbulletrx7.com

Unfortunately, these rims are ridiculously expensive and hard to get your hands on..

03-22-2007, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
arctic_blue83 Rally Racer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 1,150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I've heard of a couple people putting RX-7 wheels on regular 6's, will they fit a MS6? I'm assuming they won't clear our calipers, but figured I would ask anyway. I'm tired of looking at our rediculously heavy 18's, and would like a light, inexpensive set of wheels to replace them, mostly for future autoX events. __________________ <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:#000000">"My car drinks more alcohol than your step father."</span></span>[/b] </span></span></span></span>

03-22-2007, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
pcs Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 451 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	are you talking fd3s rims or fc3s rims? i thought fd rims were 17x8's for some reason... i have some 16x7 s5 tII rims at home, but iirc 16's won't fit due to brake clearance issues. __________________ my car... it's not a sleeper... it's sleeping. '06 ms6 gt - the new baby '89 n/a fc3s - the jealous one... with all the goodies... too many to list... on a 6 forum, at least can people PLEASE start using descriptive titles and descriptions...!! no more threads titled "Damn, not again." or "check this out" or "finally!" or... any other crap like that. PLEASE.

03-22-2007, 03:18 PM	#3 (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 have no first hand knowledge, but I strongly believe they will not fit. 17" wheels barely fit over the calipers. __________________ My Car Imagine how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.

03-22-2007, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wiggum Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	FD wheels DO NOT FIT. I tried, even after everyone said they wouldn't First hand knowledge is always the best... On a side note, they DO FIT the MS3... __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed6 - Grand Touring w/ Moonroof - Black/Black- Click here to see it... 2005 Mazda6s - Fully loaded w/ every option but ATX - Steel Gray/Black (SOLD) - Click here to see it... 2006 Mazda6i - Sport package w/ Bose/Moonroof ATX - Dark Cherry/Black - Click here to see it...

03-22-2007, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
leakslikeasieve Rally Racer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ny Posts: 1,346 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah to my knowledge ms6 only fit min of 17's but i guess there are some people who say certain 16's fit. i guess it depends on the inner rim design. __________________ 2006 BCM SPEED6.

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