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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 09:17 PM
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performance wheel options?

I really want enkei rpf1s for the ol rx7 but they sadly dont come anywhere NEAR my needed bolt pattern and rim size / offset. :/

so what else is out there for lightweight wheels that breathe for our cars?
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 11:29 PM
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rota, watanabe, konig rewinds. just google what ur looking for: "rx7 wheels 4x110"

https://www.google.com/search?q=rx7+...w=1600&bih=739

this has been covered many times on this forum.
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Old Jun 7, 2020 | 11:33 PM
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Have you checked your ebays and your ali babas? I bought a sweet set of fake RPF1s for my other car in 15x7 off an ebay seller. Really nice quality, made in Thailand or Philipines or something. Approx $400us.
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Old Jun 8, 2020 | 08:13 AM
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Its hard to beat the waffles or the plus wheels as they only weigh 12.5 pounds, so getting lighter is a challenge. Of course getting good streetable rubber for 13" wheels is very hard without going full race tires. Bumping up to 15" works and opens up a lot of tire choices. As mentioned just look on wheel site for 15x7 wheels in 4x110 bolot pattern. The offset should be about 20mm. Lots of choices at 15".
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Old Jun 8, 2020 | 09:38 AM
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some people use adapters to either change the lug pattern to 4x114.3(4.5) or 4x100. but this will change what offset u will need dependent on the thickness of the adapter used and require longer lug bolts or change to studs. OR u can swap in the suspension from a gsl-se and gain more than just the better lug pattern.

edit: u posted the car for sale on 6-5, did u decide to keep it?

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