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lwrobins 09-11-13 04:55 AM

15"wheels
 
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15 " wheels are the perfect size for an SA/FB lets see your wheels old/new? I have old school 15x7 plus 7 Enkei 92s

Cookboy 09-11-13 07:14 AM

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For some, 14's are perfect. But I'm on the lookout for the perfect 13.

Attachment 509772

Sgt.Stinkfist 09-11-13 05:51 PM

15x8 Rota Shakotan


https://www.rx7club.com/members/sgt-...ight-53125.jpg

Cookboy 09-11-13 06:10 PM


Originally Posted by Sgt.Stinkfist (Post 11571082)
15x8 Rota Shakotan

If I ever go 15"....

placd1 09-11-13 06:25 PM

The wheel arches in the FB are actually pretty big. I'm running 15's now and they seem soooooo small :) Going to try a set of 17's with 215/45/17 tires this weekend. Pics will be posted.

rwatson5651 09-11-13 08:24 PM

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Old Wheels:
15x7 BBSAttachment 661603

rwatson5651 09-11-13 08:38 PM

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New wheels:
Also 15 x 7 sorry about the large pics, dont know how to shrink them....

Attachment 661602

lx_machado 09-11-13 09:35 PM

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I run 15's on my race car and street car. anything bigger than a 16" wheel on a stock body first gen is too big in my opinion.

https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...8&d=1378953121

https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...7&d=1378953121

NCross 09-13-13 08:36 PM


Originally Posted by lx_machado (Post 11571267)

Do you run your race car stripped out like that? Bad ass. I bet you can pick it up bare handed.

gustaml 09-14-13 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by lwrobins (Post 11570576)
15 " wheels are the perfect size for an SA/FB lets see your wheels old/new? I have old school 15x7 plus 7 Enkei 92s

Boy do I need one of those enkei 92s, I bent one and have been looking for a replacement. Anyone have one?

AXA 09-15-13 10:02 PM


Originally Posted by rwatson5651 (Post 11571220)
New wheels:
Also 15 x 7 sorry about the large pics, dont know how to shrink them....

http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/...psd4e665c6.jpg

More info on the wheel setup.. Brand and tire?

Looking good... Love the new wheels..

NanaimoRx-7 09-16-13 09:31 PM


Originally Posted by Sgt.Stinkfist (Post 11571082)
15x8 Rota Shakotan]

What offset are those rims? Same front and back? I thought I was pretty set on getting some kind of Riken mesh style rims for this 7, but I'm really digging these. I didn't really know about these they must be newer to the 4x110 game.

j9fd3s 09-17-13 11:59 AM

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here is mine on the same 15x7 7 offset enkeis, 225/45/15's under stock fenders too

rwatson5651 09-17-13 12:17 PM

[QUOTE]More info on the wheel setup.. Brand and tire?

Looking good... Love the new wheels../QUOTE]

Thanks

The wheels are 15 x 7 "Drag" DR 19 wheels from discount tire direct with a 40 offset on a SE suspension (4x114.4 pattern). (They are fairly light and cheap)
The tires are 205 50 15 Yokohama Advan Neova A008.

Cameron38 09-17-13 07:04 PM

I'm really confused about the correct wheel sizes. Would this wheel fit my 85 SE? (in the stock fenders?)

Drag DR-19 custom rims

Sgt.Stinkfist 09-17-13 11:07 PM


Originally Posted by NanaimoRx-7 (Post 11575139)
What offset are those rims? Same front and back? I thought I was pretty set on getting some kind of Riken mesh style rims for this 7, but I'm really digging these. I didn't really know about these they must be newer to the 4x110 game.

15x8 +10mm all around, and theyre a relatively new addition to the 4x110 market, also availiable in our bolt pattern in 15x7 and 15x9 with offsets of -15 to +10. The design is based on a classic Japanese racing wheel called the Hyashi Racing Street-CR (a single 15x8 hyashi wheel MSRP's for $600! Which is abt the price for a full set of my wheels)

As a side note, Im not sure how they fit on stock suspension/stock ride height, Im on coilovers and camber plates (set with a fair amount of negative camber (-2 to -2.5*)) With my 7" coilover springs, my 205/50 tires are about 1/4" away from rubbing the lower perch, and my camber allows me to clear the rolled fenders on full suspension stroke. Also, when running at my ride height, the rear wheel archs need to be completely rolled and pinched

rwatson5651 09-19-13 03:53 PM


Originally Posted by Cameron38 (Post 11575945)
I'm really confused about the correct wheel sizes. Would this wheel fit my 85 SE? (in the stock fenders?)

Drag DR-19 custom rims

That off set is a little more than the stock setup, (40 +) meaning the wheel and tire will set a few millimeters further inboard. Depending on the tire width or even tire shape you will or may have an issue with the tire coming very close or even touching the lower spring perch on the inside. This can be resolved by obtaining some high quality spacers that are both hub centric and wheel centric to move the wheels out to the perfect spot. I ended up using 5mm spacers. I was originally fearful of using spacers, but I have had no issues whatsoever. Keep in mind I am running coilovers so I do not have the stock spring perches, anyway, I got mine here:

Wheel Adapters, Wheel Spacers, Hub Rings, and much more! | Motorsport Tech

I highly reccomend this place, custom made pieces garenteed not to vibrate etc.... Very informative website.

It would be nice if we could have a wider choice of wheels that have the exact offset thats needed, but unfortunetly there is just not that much out there.

rwatson5651 09-19-13 04:03 PM

Here is a set of 16 x 7 on a se I found. apparently this guy had no problems with clearance even with out using any spacers as he doesent mention on the add. Hope this helps....
https://www.rx7club.com/wheels-tires...heels-1020201/

Jhereg 09-19-13 10:49 PM

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Pansports are 15", sitting on 195/50's, Hoshinos are 14" sitting on 205/60's. Rear rims are 1/2" wider but I did same sized tires all around.

DreamInRotary 09-19-13 11:30 PM

I love the look of those bigger rims at 17" personally. That one blue car with 18's is sick looking too :egrin:

JedisonsDad 12-08-13 04:23 PM

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I'm really dumb when it comes to wheels, I'll let you know that from the start.

This will be the first time I am purchasing any sort of after market wheels for any if my vehicles. I'm looking to get a little bit of tire poking out of the fenders, and fill up the gap.

My car is a 1985 GS with drums in the rear. Will 15x8 zero offset wheels, 225/45/15 tires, and 1" adapters/spacers give me this look? Would I need to run a staggered set up with 15x7 up front? Suspension is stock. Attachment 518636

Cameron38 12-08-13 04:51 PM

15" American Racing with 205/55-15 Kumho's.

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7448f5ab.jpg

DreamInRotary 12-08-13 04:59 PM


Originally Posted by Sgt.Stinkfist (Post 11571082)

Those are super sick looking man, love the offset as well. Nailed it :icon_tup:


Originally Posted by lx_machado (Post 11571267)
I run 15's on my race car and street car. anything bigger than a 16" wheel on a stock body first gen is too big in my opinion.

https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...8&d=1378953121

What rims are these? They look 3 piece to me - really loving the way they fit. Epsilons? BBS?

thorage327 12-18-13 11:00 PM

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15x7 30mm offset front with 205-50-15's

15x8 12mm offset rears with 225-50-15's

Coil overs, and no rub on the inside, but the rears rub just a bit outside during hard cornering

Rota RB wheels (haters can suck it- they are round, strong enough for what I'm doing, and I don't have parents to buy my wheels for me)

I was worried about the rears being too tall, but with the 60-1, now I'm worried my rear gear is too short!

lx_machado 12-19-13 12:24 PM


Originally Posted by lindahlish (Post 11637355)
What rims are these? They look 3 piece to me - really loving the way they fit. Epsilons? BBS?

Thanks! These wheels are ARE (American Racing) Model 398. I wish they still made them :nod:

http://datsun510.com/photopost/data/...AREtype398.jpg

79RX7GUY 12-19-13 06:17 PM

http://i41.tinypic.com/28qtaht.jpg


These are 15x7's on 195/50/15's

Attila the Fun 12-22-13 03:45 PM

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With Vert BBS wheels

rotornoob 12-23-13 01:47 AM

Vert wheels look sweet on an fb. Was thinking of doing that myself until i go widebody.

Attila the Fun 12-23-13 03:45 PM


Originally Posted by rotornoob (Post 11646068)
Vert wheels look sweet on an fb. Was thinking of doing that myself until i go widebody.

Thanks. Just to be honest, though, that is a Mariah Mode I widebody kit. And the wheels required spacers.

rotornoob 12-23-13 05:39 PM

Yeah i thought that was the mode 1 kit. What suspension setup are you running?

MosesX605 12-23-13 11:10 PM

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Attachment 654531

Enkei en-94 15x7 with 195/60/15 rubber. Any bigger and the car starts looking like a micro machine.

Attila the Fun 12-24-13 03:28 PM


Originally Posted by rotornoob (Post 11646489)
Yeah i thought that was the mode 1 kit. What suspension setup are you running?

Suspension Techniques springs with Tokico Blues for shocks.

rotornoob 12-24-13 11:50 PM

Nice :)

vmarx7@yahoo.com 12-25-13 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by Attila the Fun (Post 11646995)
Suspension Techniques springs with Tokico Blues for shocks.

you using coil overs & BBK up front ?
if so what kit & spring rate ?

seattle-se 12-28-13 09:42 PM

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SSR Reverse Mesh
15x7 +12 fronts and 15x7.5 -3 rear

Attila the Fun 12-29-13 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by vmarx7@yahoo.com (Post 11647269)
you using coil overs & BBK up front ?
if so what kit & spring rate ?

Somewhat embarrassing answer: I don't know.

Background: When I got the car, it was just a shell. I left it and the motor and the T-II gearbox with Bret DePedro at RP Performance with a laundry list of things I wanted done to the car, including suspension upgrades. Bret obtained the springs and Tokicos from another customer's wrecked race car, assured me that these were good choices (and a heckuva price) and installed everything. I never got the specs on the springs, but since they worked well, I just drove the car and smiled a lot.

JIM82RX7 01-14-14 03:59 PM

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15's

Tui 01-16-14 01:03 AM

I'm running 16 Boyds.

How did you get 2nd Gen Verts wheels to fit??

Tui 01-16-14 01:06 AM


Originally Posted by Attila the Fun (Post 11645853)
With Vert BBS wheels

How the heck did you mount 5 lug FC wheels on a 4 lug fb??

rotornoob 01-16-14 09:18 PM

^ fc hubs

Tui 01-17-14 03:55 PM

Link to a write up on how to swap out the hubs?

lwrobins 01-18-14 04:24 PM


Originally Posted by MosesX605 (Post 11646664)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...68702694_n.jpg

Enkei en-94 15x7 with 195/60/15 rubber. Any bigger and the car starts looking like a micro machine.

I really like your car, Moses. Great color and those wheels!!!

Attila the Fun 01-19-14 03:28 PM


Originally Posted by Tui (Post 11660288)
How the heck did you mount 5 lug FC wheels on a 4 lug fb??

4-bolt to 5-bolt adapters. I originally set up the car with 8 x 16 wheels on the front and 9 x 16 wheels on the back (with the Mariah Mode I fenders). Moving the BBS wheels out approx. 1 1/4 inches for the adapters made everything fit very nicely in the larger wheelwells.

If I ever get to take the car to the One Lap of America, I'll put the 16" wheels back on for the additional traction. For daily driver use, the 15" wheels and stock-size convertible tires are perfectly adequate and look good, too.

LongDuck 01-21-14 11:26 PM

15" diameter, 38mm offset - specifics in signature line:
https://oi39.tinypic.com/2vxowhc.jpg

sant201 01-21-14 11:27 PM

Has anyone had any experience with the Lenso BSX.

15x8

4x110

20+ Offset

Christien Coletti 02-27-21 12:03 AM


Originally Posted by Sgt.Stinkfist (Post 11571082)

Are these 15x8 +10? Did you have any fitment issues at all?

YELLOWGSLSE 02-27-21 09:11 AM


Originally Posted by Christien Coletti (Post 12457397)
Are these 15x8 +10? Did you have any fitment issues at all?

I had these same wheels (yes, 15x8 +10) with 205/50s, and had zero issues./ My car is lowered about 1.25 inches on B&G springs. I believe the gray car was lowered much more than mine, and had the fender lips rolled. If your car isn't slammed though, I wouldn't expect any issues.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d7a4a2d0a7.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...afded9d988.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7cd3c01690.jpg

Frogman 03-08-21 05:54 PM


Originally Posted by YELLOWGSLSE (Post 12457415)
I had these same wheels (yes, 15x8 +10) with 205/50s, and had zero issues./ My car is lowered about 1.25 inches on B&G springs. I believe the gray car was lowered much more than mine, and had the fender lips rolled. If your car isn't slammed though, I wouldn't expect any issues.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d7a4a2d0a7.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...afded9d988.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7cd3c01690.jpg

What is the color code of your car.. IDGAF what people say I want a yellow car lol

Redline-RX3 03-09-21 09:25 PM

15 X 8 Rotas
 
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3ce72d214e.jpg
DSCN2557
Here is an older pic of mine with 15X8 Rotas on the rear and 15X7's up front

YELLOWGSLSE 03-10-21 08:29 AM

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