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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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I've never seen those before
I have found one ad and not much more. I just hope I can save the four that are painted, can't find a shop that will refinish magnesium wheels.
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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I'm super-happy with the rims that came with my new RX:

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Enkei EN94 rims. I think they're 15x6.5 but I haven't had them off the hubs to check yet.
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Those are nice!! ^^ find the centers for them and set them off right!
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MosesX605
I'm super-happy with the rims that came with my new RX:



Enkei EN94 rims. I think they're 15x6.5 but I haven't had them off the hubs to check yet.
Very nice... Back in the day i bought the last set of brand new 94s (4x110) in North America. Really like these!

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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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Mmmm, happy to have just lost half an hour of my life running through this thread. One thing it has brought home to me is that my car needs more lows, though...

Anyway, managed to blunder through some quite cool wheels on mine (I think) that may be worth a look;

Watanabes on the front, too narrow but soooooooooo floaty light and gorgeous

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Bridgestone Sharak-Eights on the rear. Pretty rare Jap wheel but annoyingly only managed to get three useable wheels. Otherwise they'd still be on the car even though they're only 14"s

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Tried some Panasport G7s that looked superb but in 14" diameter were just too small with the skirts and valanced bumpers, so they came off, sadly. Needed more dish anyway

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And finally ended up with 15x8 ET10 Compomotive MLs in gunmetal with polished rim. Bought a month before the firm went into receivership Guess I'll never get that fifth spare wheel sorted now

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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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Original Enkei92's with 205/50's

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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Heres a revised shot with appropriate ride height of my S2 w/ 15x8 +10 offset Rota Shakotans (Hyashi street ripoffs) . Pic may be decieving, but I assure you I was lower than the roof line of partially dropped Miatas w/ the top down


Can I have some pics from the front and sides?
Thinking about getting these and I want a wheel that will sit flush with my fender line. Working with it won't be a big deal like what you did, I just don't want to go cutting up a perfectly good car for a set of wheels.
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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Found a set of BBS E50 Motorsport wheels in 4x110 that need to be refinished. Now I have something in common with Adam Corolla
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 10:06 PM
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Nice Alex!
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Not sure if theya re rare, but thought i would share.

I just got a 82 widebody with 15x8 and 15x10 Epsilon 3 piece wheels on it. Not sure of offset, will figure that out once i can get the paint off the back of the hubs where it is engraved.



came with 265/50R15 front and 295/50R15 rears.. gonne be taking those tires off and running some Toyo RA1 225's and 235's i believe.

cheers



more pics in my Gallery
https://www.rx7club.com/members/bezr...-project-7560/

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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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Thanks Fred!

BezRX7, nice widebody and Epsilons! I also have a set on my widebody. I definitely would consider them a rare wheel.

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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bern
Very nice... Back in the day i bought the last set of brand new 94s (4x110) in North America. Really like these!

Bern
I have a set of these in 15x7... did they have any kind of center cap or covers in the center??? thanks in advance
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 73rx313b
I have a set of these in 15x7... did they have any kind of center cap or covers in the center??? thanks in advance
I've got center caps on the front, but the rears are missing.

They look like this:



Haven't been able to find any replacements so far.
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 09:47 PM
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Cool!! i have a set too!!
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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I think these are rare. Had to have them ordered and custom drilled.

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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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Does anyone run a 15x10/-38 wheel set up on the rears of a GS?
I'd like to run this size with an expectation of a 2.5-3" poke.
Post pics if you gotem!
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by flipside27
Does anyone run a 15x10/-38 wheel set up on the rears of a GS? I'd like to run this size with an expectation of a 2.5-3" poke. Post pics if you gotem!
I run a 15x10 rear with -63 but that's on my GSL-SE which I believe would put it about the offset you mentioned for the GS rear end. I know I have a pic in my original build thread but can provide that later.

Edit: I think I did my math wrong, offset with ur rear end wound be about -87. Sorry
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 11:25 AM
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Because SSR doesn't make the centercaps anymore for the formula mesh we had te make some ourselves

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we're going to ingrave mazda in the center here are some tests we've done

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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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SSR Reverse Mesh!!

And they're for sale
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 01:11 AM
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These are my wheels .They are Simmons race wheels 3 piece 15 x 7"
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by klabatzie
Because SSR doesn't make the centercaps anymore for the formula mesh we had te make some ourselves



we're going to ingrave mazda in the center here are some tests we've done


Any final word on this? Price?
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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The centercaps and hubrings are done but they where custom so they won't be for sale

i will take some better photos tomorrow

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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Info on where to get some done?
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by branca

I got a set of autobahns also! And i want these caps too!! Where are you guys getting these done??! I want!!
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