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what is the widest tire u can put on the mazda stock rx7 rim?

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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 12:51 PM
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what is the widest tire u can put on the mazda stock rx7 rim?

That is on the 4 star rim's. Thanks khris
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 02:20 PM
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the widest street tire i've seen on that rim is 215/50, but they rub in the front ... but besides, that i would not recommend it just for safety reasons if your car is a daily driver (and especially if you're prone to a spirited romp once in a while )

the reason, i'd shy away from them is that the stock rim is only 5.5 inches wide and a 215/50 is going start distorting on it ... i even saw one get torn off the rim when this guy was doing donuts!!! - krayzee, eh?

i'd say 195-205 is probably as wide as you should go with a 60 aspect ratio (i don't know if they make them any lower than that)
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 04:28 PM
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205 60 13's will work fine with no rubbing. i knew a guy who had 245's on the back once.... looked kinda funny. but yeah, 205's all around will be fine.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 04:44 PM
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Cool biggest usually a 185/70/13

kumho makes a great and cheap 185/70/13 for that whhel.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 05:01 PM
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205/60/13 are the best ! for good looks, the BF goodrich T/A's is best, the sumitomos are good for racing on street or track, they grab nices.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 05:16 PM
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Thank u guy's it's been a while since I buy anything for the 1st gen like close to 10 -12 yrs ago and right I havd the fds so my brains is all fds brainwash, I am currently trying to build back this fb that I found.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 11:11 PM
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go with the 205's
they get the most praise,
look the best
and handle the best

for a cheap set go to the tire rack,
they carry the sumitomo
even with s&h its the cheapest solution
i ran the sumotomo's and loved them
they look great and i will buy another set soon,
only for a 15" rim this time
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