View Poll Results: Which rim size to get?
15"
34
35.05%
16"
40
41.24%
17"
23
23.71%
Voters: 97. You may not vote on this poll
16" or 17"?
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EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
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From: Acton, Ontario, Canada
I want my car to look good, but mostly I want to improve handling. The 16's will still leave about 3" of sidewall, which should have a little flex, but not too much. As well, I think they'll look good.
the 15's aren't too much of an upgrade over the stock rims, and the 17's are a bit too much, so I'll think I'm ordering a set of 16's next week after I get paid.
Thanks for all the input guys!
-Spencer
Hmmm... no comments on the Scorcher T/As?
the 15's aren't too much of an upgrade over the stock rims, and the 17's are a bit too much, so I'll think I'm ordering a set of 16's next week after I get paid.
Thanks for all the input guys!
-Spencer
Hmmm... no comments on the Scorcher T/As?
EX Pres of DFW Drunks
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personally I think red skid marks moght be kinda interesting.... Just not for my car.
Those have been out for a couple of years and I've still yet to see any on a car anywhere....
Those have been out for a couple of years and I've still yet to see any on a car anywhere....
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EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
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LMAO
I just happened to stumble across them on the TireRack site, lol.
Take a look at this:
https://customcolor.bfgoodrichtires....es.d2w/report?
And I think a muti-colour burnout would be cool to see, I just don't think I could live with myself if I it was mine.
-Spencer
I just happened to stumble across them on the TireRack site, lol.
Take a look at this:
https://customcolor.bfgoodrichtires....es.d2w/report?
And I think a muti-colour burnout would be cool to see, I just don't think I could live with myself if I it was mine.
-Spencer
The AUTO DOCTOR
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From: South Side of ATL. Ga.
[SIZE=3]FYI EBAY 81-85 17" rims[/SIZE]
not mine but figured what the hell. i emailed the guy he says they have 205/40 17 toyo tires and are a dual pattern of 4x110 and 4x4.5(gsl/se)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...826152&r=0&t=0
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...826152&r=0&t=0
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From: Sacramento, California
Wow, how many rims out there have the dual bolt patterns like that one? Also, what are the make and model for those! I may have to fine some rims for my GS. Those Rock, is all i have to say.
Chris
Those Rock, is all i have to say.Chris
The AUTO DOCTOR
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here is the email he sent me about then... i asked for more info on the rims
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 04:58:28 GMT-06:00 Show Headers
From: Kia1quan2@aol.com
Subject: Re: Question from eBay Member
To: badassrx-7@excite.com
Here is what I can help you with. The bolt pattern is 110*4 to 114*4. This is a universal fit. It came off of my 84 GSL/SE. Tire i think are toyo's. Size is 205 40 17. Rims are 17 7. Hope this helps.
Thanks
Carl
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 04:58:28 GMT-06:00 Show Headers
From: Kia1quan2@aol.com
Subject: Re: Question from eBay Member
To: badassrx-7@excite.com
Here is what I can help you with. The bolt pattern is 110*4 to 114*4. This is a universal fit. It came off of my 84 GSL/SE. Tire i think are toyo's. Size is 205 40 17. Rims are 17 7. Hope this helps.
Thanks
Carl
EX Pres of DFW Drunks
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Just find out the brand/model of the rims and look it up. I am not sure what bolt patterns are on them, but he has them marketed to the 81-85 rx7 crowd only. If he was smart he would list them for the hondas and such (because they blow alot more $ alot quicker ) I would be wary until you find out bolt pattern and offset for sure... Ask him what car he took them off of.
) I would be wary until you find out bolt pattern and offset for sure... Ask him what car he took them off of.
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EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
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From: Acton, Ontario, Canada
JIMMY54
The MIM Asti's? Yeah, I think they look awsome, and MIM is a really good brand. They make OEM rims for a bunch of companies including Mazda, and have a 48 month warranty.
I'll be getting a set of 16's next week I think.
rx7gslse
Hehe, read BadAssRX-7's post:
-Spencer
I'll be getting a set of 16's next week I think.
rx7gslse
Hehe, read BadAssRX-7's post:
It came off of my 84 GSL/SE.
-Spencer
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whoever said 17's look out of place on a 1st gen...
BUZZZZZZZZZZZZ wrong answer..
they look sooo good with 17's!!
Ive got 215/40/17's front and 225/40/17's on the rear
BUZZZZZZZZZZZZ wrong answer..
they look sooo good with 17's!!
Ive got 215/40/17's front and 225/40/17's on the rear
Last edited by Rotor7; Nov 8, 2001 at 11:47 PM.
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EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
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Originally posted by JIMMY54
so did you get the rims yet? winter is almost here..
so did you get the rims yet? winter is almost here..
Good thing I just got a new job as a Tim Hortons Baker, lol... I need the money to buy tires winter tires for the stock rims
2 weeks to Payday -Spencer
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From: Mississauga, Ontario
If you think you can fit 17's on a 1st gen, then by all means go ahead and try. The offset is wrong and the rim too big if you lower your car. If you don't lower your car, I'm sure they might fit. but who wants a stock supension set up anyways? Not me. I have 15 Rikens on my 85 T2 and last year was running 205.55/155 toyo's in the back and the wheel well lip tore the sidewalls right off my brand new tires. By the way, my car was lowered 1.5 inches with B&G springs.
Last edited by hondah8er; Nov 10, 2001 at 10:34 AM.
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Originally posted by hondah8er
If you think you can fit 17's on a 1st gen, then by all means go ahead and try. The offset is wrong and the rim too big if you lower your car. If you don't lower your car, I'm sure they might fit. but who wants a stock supension set up anyways? Not me. I have 15 Rikens on my 85 T2 and last year was running 205.55/155 toyo's in the back and the wheel well lip tore the sidewalls right off my brand new tires. By the way, my car was lowered 1.5 inches with B&G springs.
If you think you can fit 17's on a 1st gen, then by all means go ahead and try. The offset is wrong and the rim too big if you lower your car. If you don't lower your car, I'm sure they might fit. but who wants a stock supension set up anyways? Not me. I have 15 Rikens on my 85 T2 and last year was running 205.55/155 toyo's in the back and the wheel well lip tore the sidewalls right off my brand new tires. By the way, my car was lowered 1.5 inches with B&G springs.
I would have a chat to the place you got your rims from because THEY ordered the wrong offset....
roadkill hats rock
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From: Austin, Texas
rotor 7 those are some nice roh's. i would get 17's myself but tires are way too expensive for me. i'm lookin at the roh reflexes though all because of this pic i saw, it made me drool
i emailed the guy and asked him what size, so we'll see.
i emailed the guy and asked him what size, so we'll see.
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EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad
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Originally posted by hondah8er
If you think you can fit 17's on a 1st gen, then by all means go ahead and try. The offset is wrong and the rim too big if you lower your car. If you don't lower your car, I'm sure they might fit. but who wants a stock supension set up anyways? Not me. I have 15 Rikens on my 85 T2 and last year was running 205.55/155 toyo's in the back and the wheel well lip tore the sidewalls right off my brand new tires. By the way, my car was lowered 1.5 inches with B&G springs.
If you think you can fit 17's on a 1st gen, then by all means go ahead and try. The offset is wrong and the rim too big if you lower your car. If you don't lower your car, I'm sure they might fit. but who wants a stock supension set up anyways? Not me. I have 15 Rikens on my 85 T2 and last year was running 205.55/155 toyo's in the back and the wheel well lip tore the sidewalls right off my brand new tires. By the way, my car was lowered 1.5 inches with B&G springs.
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From: Saskatoon, SK & Montreal, PQ
I'm running 16s no problem, and with a lower profile/same offset I could (but don't want to) run 17s easily. Just more bone-jarring, shitty steering, and visions of high credit card balances whenever I cross train tracks, speed bumps, or any bump larger and/or more solid than a fallen leaf.
'Last Minute' Rallying
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Can someone confirm that the offset for ALL first gens were 40mm's please ... I've had a good search and can't believe that its never been archived somewhere thats easy to find
P.S this is one old thread !
P.S this is one old thread !
'Last Minute' Rallying
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cheers, got my eye on a set of Compomotive ML's 15x7" with 4.5" PCD 40mm offset and 205/50HR15's
I think they should fit a treat
(anyone else notice the quick reply box automatically puts your sig in now)
P.S I didn't dig it up ... I think someone voted in the poll
I think they should fit a treat
(anyone else notice the quick reply box automatically puts your sig in now)
P.S I didn't dig it up ... I think someone voted in the poll
Last edited by MikeLMR; Feb 11, 2003 at 01:11 PM.