Request 1st gen Wheel Pic Comparisons - 15mm vs 20mm vs. 40mm offset, etc.
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RotatingCheesehead
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Request 1st gen Wheel Pic Comparisons - 15mm vs 20mm vs. 40mm offset, etc.
I've been going back and forth reading past posts on this forum about wheel offset.
I'm in the market for 15 x 7 panasport-style wheels for my 1979 RX-7 (either panasports, compomotive MLs, or konig rewinds) with 4 x 110 bolt pattern.
I want to achieve a nice lip on the wheel so they look rear-wheel drive with a deeper-dish appearance. Don't mind having tires stick out a little. Aggressive look, but no tire rubbing. I'm trying to avoid the front wheel drive, positive offset look of some Panasport-style wheels.
I would like to see how such different wheel offsets look, but photos on this forum have lacked specifics.
With this thread I'd like to invite other members to please post pics of their RX7 Panasport style wheels and to state the known wheel offset they have.
This will help me, and I'm sure other 1st gen owners, make their decision on ordering wheels.
BTW, attached is what I have on my '79 RX7 today (13 x 5.5 ET Wheels) which were on the car when I bought it. But I recently discovered that these wheels are slightly bent (causing shaking at high speeds) and need to be refurbished.
The wheel offset of these 13" rims is not stated anywhere on the wheel front or back, but they must be damn close to a zero offset.
Many thanks in advance to all for your participation.
I'm in the market for 15 x 7 panasport-style wheels for my 1979 RX-7 (either panasports, compomotive MLs, or konig rewinds) with 4 x 110 bolt pattern.
I want to achieve a nice lip on the wheel so they look rear-wheel drive with a deeper-dish appearance. Don't mind having tires stick out a little. Aggressive look, but no tire rubbing. I'm trying to avoid the front wheel drive, positive offset look of some Panasport-style wheels.
I would like to see how such different wheel offsets look, but photos on this forum have lacked specifics.
With this thread I'd like to invite other members to please post pics of their RX7 Panasport style wheels and to state the known wheel offset they have.
This will help me, and I'm sure other 1st gen owners, make their decision on ordering wheels.
BTW, attached is what I have on my '79 RX7 today (13 x 5.5 ET Wheels) which were on the car when I bought it. But I recently discovered that these wheels are slightly bent (causing shaking at high speeds) and need to be refurbished.
The wheel offset of these 13" rims is not stated anywhere on the wheel front or back, but they must be damn close to a zero offset.
Many thanks in advance to all for your participation.
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RotatingCheesehead
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I called Mariah Motorsports (Santa Barbara, CA) today. They recommended to me 20 mm offset for Panasports as the "appropriate offset" for a 1st gen RX-7, 15 x 7" wheel.
I'm not sure this will achieve the look I want, but my choices of wheel are pretty much limited to:
a.) 15 x 7 Panasports at $280/each, 20mm offset
b.) 15 x 7 Konig Rewinds at $112.50/each 20mm offset
c.) something used on ebay and not messed up ? priceless.
I know people have bought 40mm and 20mm Konig Rewinds on their 1st gens.
I'd like to see how different they look.
Any pics?
I'm not sure this will achieve the look I want, but my choices of wheel are pretty much limited to:
a.) 15 x 7 Panasports at $280/each, 20mm offset
b.) 15 x 7 Konig Rewinds at $112.50/each 20mm offset
c.) something used on ebay and not messed up ? priceless.
I know people have bought 40mm and 20mm Konig Rewinds on their 1st gens.
I'd like to see how different they look.
Any pics?
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I've seen pics of the Rewinds with 20mm offset. They look good, but I think they would look better in maybe a 10mm or 0. If you look in the for sale section and search for Rewinds, you can see how they look on some peoples' cars.
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Here's what I can do. You can try out any of my rims (panasports, epsilons, weds and autobahns) on your car fro test fitting and to get a feel of what would be good or not.
HOWEVER, here's the catch. YOu need to bring korean bbqs and heinekens that will be good for a dozen of hardcore party animals. IF you can do this, PM me and we will arrange this on a Saturday afternoon.
HOWEVER, here's the catch. YOu need to bring korean bbqs and heinekens that will be good for a dozen of hardcore party animals. IF you can do this, PM me and we will arrange this on a Saturday afternoon.
Originally Posted by Markusr2001
I've been going back and forth reading past posts on this forum about wheel offset.
I'm in the market for 15 x 7 panasport-style wheels for my 1979 RX-7 (either panasports, compomotive MLs, or konig rewinds) with 4 x 110 bolt pattern.
I want to achieve a nice lip on the wheel so they look rear-wheel drive with a deeper-dish appearance. Don't mind having tires stick out a little. Aggressive look, but no tire rubbing. I'm trying to avoid the front wheel drive, positive offset look of some Panasport-style wheels.
I would like to see how such different wheel offsets look, but photos on this forum have lacked specifics.
With this thread I'd like to invite other members to please post pics of their RX7 Panasport style wheels and to state the known wheel offset they have.
This will help me, and I'm sure other 1st gen owners, make their decision on ordering wheels.
BTW, attached is what I have on my '79 RX7 today (13 x 5.5 ET Wheels) which were on the car when I bought it. But I recently discovered that these wheels are slightly bent (causing shaking at high speeds) and need to be refurbished.
The wheel offset of these 13" rims is not stated anywhere on the wheel front or back, but they must be damn close to a zero offset.
Many thanks in advance to all for your participation.
I'm in the market for 15 x 7 panasport-style wheels for my 1979 RX-7 (either panasports, compomotive MLs, or konig rewinds) with 4 x 110 bolt pattern.
I want to achieve a nice lip on the wheel so they look rear-wheel drive with a deeper-dish appearance. Don't mind having tires stick out a little. Aggressive look, but no tire rubbing. I'm trying to avoid the front wheel drive, positive offset look of some Panasport-style wheels.
I would like to see how such different wheel offsets look, but photos on this forum have lacked specifics.
With this thread I'd like to invite other members to please post pics of their RX7 Panasport style wheels and to state the known wheel offset they have.
This will help me, and I'm sure other 1st gen owners, make their decision on ordering wheels.
BTW, attached is what I have on my '79 RX7 today (13 x 5.5 ET Wheels) which were on the car when I bought it. But I recently discovered that these wheels are slightly bent (causing shaking at high speeds) and need to be refurbished.
The wheel offset of these 13" rims is not stated anywhere on the wheel front or back, but they must be damn close to a zero offset.
Many thanks in advance to all for your participation.
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i am in the process of getting a set of these for my FB! KONIG REWINDS!! THEY ARE SO FREAKIN HOT! And they are 4 x 110mm /15 X 7/ 20mm offset.
Here is a pic of them on an FB (the silver ones ...im getting the graphite ones), This is Lt. Dan's FB:
Here is a pic of them on an FB (the silver ones ...im getting the graphite ones), This is Lt. Dan's FB:
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Originally Posted by notveryhappyjack
15'7 with +17 offset
Ive got a set myself, but they actually say +42 on the sticker inside.
Unusual...Were they just on crack when they made them or what?
Mine sorta do look a little bit more tucked. Whats goin on here??
RIP- silver FB
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Thanks guys for the responses and picture posts.
I think I like WackyRacers very first pic the most.
Are those Compomotive MLs or Panasports?
Can you please disclose the offset for those wheels!
I love Konig Rewinds but it seems to me too that 10mm or 15mm would look a lot better.
As I am often scolded on this forum, it doesn't matter what I like. What matters is that the wheels freaking fit and don't interfere with the car's suspension...
Thanks again to everyone for posting (and reposting). Please keep the pics coming.
I think I like WackyRacers very first pic the most.
Are those Compomotive MLs or Panasports?
Can you please disclose the offset for those wheels!
I love Konig Rewinds but it seems to me too that 10mm or 15mm would look a lot better.
As I am often scolded on this forum, it doesn't matter what I like. What matters is that the wheels freaking fit and don't interfere with the car's suspension...
Thanks again to everyone for posting (and reposting). Please keep the pics coming.
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RotatingCheesehead
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[QUOTE=Rx Seven]
Yeah, that's what I'd like to know too.
Thanks.
Originally Posted by wackyracer
Many will walk the red carpet but only one will bring Oscar home .
My vote goes to the "OLD SCHOOL RIMS"
Do you remember the offset of these Pana's ?
My vote goes to the "OLD SCHOOL RIMS"
Do you remember the offset of these Pana's ?
Thanks.
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+1 for dimensions of wackyracer's wheels. Regarding the difference between notveryhappyjack's and Gen1onr's offset, I would venture to guess that Gen1onr has an -SE (or at least -SE suspension) while notveryhappyjack has got the good ole 4x110's.
Also, I wouldn't mind knowing what Fibermaz is runnning as far as suspension and wheels.
Also, I wouldn't mind knowing what Fibermaz is runnning as far as suspension and wheels.
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Originally Posted by Yark79
+1 for dimensions of wackyracer's wheels. Regarding the difference between notveryhappyjack's and Gen1onr's offset, I would venture to guess that Gen1onr has an -SE (or at least -SE suspension) while notveryhappyjack has got the good ole 4x110's.
Also, I wouldn't mind knowing what Fibermaz is runnning as far as suspension and wheels.
Also, I wouldn't mind knowing what Fibermaz is runnning as far as suspension and wheels.
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RotatingCheesehead
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Originally Posted by wackyracer
I will get the specs this weekend on the Panas this weekend.
Those Pana wheels do look great on your RX-7.
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Originally Posted by blwfly
can some one tell me how offset works? is it the extra meat provided by the lip
http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp
I think it's cool because you can enter in different data and see visually how the tire fits over the wheel. The sight even warns you about fenders and other considerations when you use to low of an offset.
Bear in mind though, not all wheels are alike and measurements can and do differ by wheel brand.
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My vote is always "old school".... less gap the better baby!
Epsilons 15x7 205/50/15 in the front, 15x9 225/50/15 in the rear.Don't have the offset specs off the top of my head.
Epsilons 15x7 205/50/15 in the front, 15x9 225/50/15 in the rear.Don't have the offset specs off the top of my head.