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Old May 28, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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rarest and hottest wheels for 1st gen

If you could have any wheels for your 1st gen, what would it be? Would love to see what members are rolling on. What to share some pics?
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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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i would say that my favorite wheels that came on any first gen are the 83 LE wheels. i'll dig for a pic..

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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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ok, here are the 83 LE wheels on the 83 Limited:



my second favorite wheels are the 80 Leather Sport solar gold waffle wheels:

my LS:



and a more contrasting application courtesy of Stu:
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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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These, but in 16"

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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
ok, here are the 83 LE wheels on the 83 Limited:


my second favorite wheels are the 80 Leather Sport solar gold waffle wheels:

my LS:

and a more contrasting application courtesy of Stu:
Now I see where all the SA's are
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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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I'm a die-hard waffle fan:

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(As hard as it is to find decent 13" tires, you GOTTA be a die-hard fan...)
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Old May 28, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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I'm a die-hard waffle fan:

(As hard as it is to find decent 13" tires, you GOTTA be a die-hard fan...)
Belgian? or Eggo?
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Old May 28, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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rs 8's & ex-c mesh
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Old May 28, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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13x9 Diamond racing wheels
I'm loving them. Car needs to be lowered but, you get the idea.

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But I do have to say BBS's are hot..
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Old May 28, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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were did you find those rims? are they 4x110
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Old May 28, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Old May 28, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Hottest? I don't know about that - but these certainly helped to 'update' my 84SE;



Just to head off any comments over IM - this is NOT my garage! The picture was taken at an RCCAZ car club event a few years back when a Mazda stealership grand opening asked us to bring some cars to fill-in their service bays.

Also, I've since added the Mariah Mode4 front airdam, which looks better to me. The wheels are MB (were distributed by Discount Tire) model 272's in 15x6", 4x114.3 (SE pattern), and aren't available any longer. I've always liked the 'phone dialer' look of the mid-80's Lambo's and Lancia's and these were the closest I could get.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Rotor wheels.


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Old May 28, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by warwickben
were did you find those rims? are they 4x110
Lol ben... https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-general-discussion-207/found-new-rx7-1st-gen-4x110-rims-ad-750226/
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Old May 28, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DemonSpawn67
Belgian? or Eggo?
I like waffles, too -- they're definitely Italian (Campagnolo) --> http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/444533.jpg
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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I liked my 17x10 enkie's

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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Wantanabe's. Cant seem to find a pic of an fb with them, though. But damn I want a set.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 02:43 AM
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I like mine cant even remember the name, besides that to originals but polished
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Old May 29, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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Autobahns or epsilons.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 03:31 AM
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I love any type of mesh. MY 13 by 6s are a bit small, but finding a 4X110 to set me apart from the "X" (or "+") wheels everyone has was worth it.
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I know not the name or the brand, but if anyone knows let me know so I can find some damn centercaps.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 03:53 AM
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I liked my 17x10 enkie's
Wow that's the first time I've seen 10's under the stock wells, what offset and tire size were you using? :thumbsup:
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Old May 29, 2009 | 05:04 AM
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Rarest stock wheels are probably the Almex ones. Most popular is any type of mesh.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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+1 for any mesh wheels!

15x7 not sure of the make. o and Scott, i need to bring you my wheels so you can powder coat them



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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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Be happy to. PM me for a Phone #. I have a pair of 15x7 SSR mesh, 4x114.3 pcd, 4-1/2" backspace that are going up for sale. Sounds like you've been enjoying autocrossing, glad to see you getting involved.
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