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Old 11-27-04, 12:26 AM
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bigger is better

would like to know the largest rim sizes put on a first gen with lowering kit.
I plan on changing from stock rims and want to know if anyone has gone bigger than a 15X6.5
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https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/19s-my-fb-pic-336341/
here check this out
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i put some 16X7s on my fb with a rb sport springs 1"drop, and they look pimp, ill post a pic.
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my mate has 17x7's on his 82
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largest that I would say without going overkill would definitly be 17's...they fill the space quite nicely and with a one inch lower it would look sweet...although I also think that 17's look best on a rex with some type of body kit
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mine are 16x7 with 205/45/16 rubber and a 40mm offset

a good medium of performance and looks
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thanks for the input. I think I'm going with a set of 17x7's from my sister if they
fit. haven't gotten with her yet to check rims. she had them on a civic and I'm sure the lug pattern is the same not sure of the depth though.

They do look good on her car so I know that they'll look damn good on my RX.
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Oh they fit!!! 17x7s on P205 40Z r17's
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I assume your driving a gsl-se then, because I'm pretty sure that civics aren't 4x110. Good luck.
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civics arent 114.3 either!
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Why is bigger better?
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Damn... That totally rocks!
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bigger the tire more traction IE hang turns harder take off faster
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Originally Posted by shar
bigger the tire more traction IE hang turns harder take off faster

Agreed...staggered wheel sizes help, too, since we have rear wheel drive cars.
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Originally Posted by TurboFB
Hey N00B.

Could you please slow down with the stupid posts?
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honda rims wont fit an rx7. they're 4x100.
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WRONG.......................

CIVIC's are 4x100, 4 lug accords are 4x114.3, the same as the GSL-SE
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Originally Posted by Directfreak
Hey N00B.

Could you please slow down with the stupid posts?
i agree
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Originally Posted by Directfreak
Hey N00B.

Could you please slow down with the stupid posts?
Christ...where's you humor?
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17's are wack way too big
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Originally Posted by shar
bigger the tire more traction IE hang turns harder take off faster
Not necessarily, there is a point where it's detrimental to performance. 15" is about perfect as far as performance goes.
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Originally Posted by web777
Not necessarily, there is a point where it's detrimental to performance. 15" is about perfect as far as performance goes.
exactly. i just bought some 17's for my nissan, they are pretty heavy
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