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2006 Mazda RX-8 — square wheel setup on a car that came staggered

UsedCarGuy283Community StarterApr 21, 20262006 Mazda RX-8 SportWestchester
I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes should I expect? I am in Westchester. Mileage is about 112,000.
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UsedCarGuy283Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 21, 2026permalink
Following up on 8 — square wheel setup on a: still happening, but I have better notes now. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
OldSchoolCommuter155Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 21, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Westchester, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “8 — square wheel setup on a,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Westchester. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
DieselNomadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 21, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2006 Mazda RX-8 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the whole play. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
BoxerHauler225Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 22, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2006 Mazda RX-8 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. I'll update if anything new shows up.
BatteryGuy988Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 22, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2006 Mazda RX-8 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
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