I used to own an se and had a wide variety of wheel choices and had some slick 16 inch konig veiges on it which are 5 spoke design. Im looking at buying a 84 12a and i know the lugs screw in rather the normal way on these. My question is am i able to do something simple so that i can get rims like what i had on my se without having to change alot of stuff? Like spacers or something. Ive been a bit disapointed with the rim choices ive found so far for the stock setup. Thanks, Karson

 

i can make you a good deal on my wheels if you want them.

 

I've seen people on the net selling adaptors so you attach other wheels..

 

Im lost with that pm stuff and dont know if its working guys. So first off what kind of rims are they FBDrifter? and to Mezzano where do you find these adapters on the web if you know. Thanks, Karson

 

Diamond Racing

Road Race series in 15x7 with the 4x110mm bolt pattern.

they use a backspacing of 4.5" and are in a silver/powdercoated finish.

i currently only use them for autocross, but they give the car an aggressive stance on the road

 

I'm using 13x7 diamonds on the road, now I just need to get some decent suspension and fix the alignment so I can put on my slicks

 

I heard that 4x108's fit FB's. Is this true? I have a nice set of gold BBS's in 4x108 that I think would look nice on an FB

 

I have heard of people putting 4x4.25(*) wheels on 1st-gens. The idea scares the living crap out of me. The bolt circles have a 1mm difference in radius and that is going to put a LOT of side load on the lug nut/lug bolt as it is torqued down, because of the taper.

I can think of two ways to circumvent: Use shank-type wheels and oval the holes, or use a taper reamer on the Ford-pattern wheels. Either way will require a proper mill to do right.

Coincidentally, I have access to a Bridgeport, and just might go this route for a set of rally-beater wheels that will fit over 11.75" brakes.

The next step would be installing 11.75" brakes...

(*) Fords have been using this bolt pattern for decades. Originated with the wonderfully odd Ford of England models. As such, I refer to it in its true form, 4.25", and not some bastardized, metricized 108mm.

 

So do you think I should still try to sell these on the forum here? (not trying to jack the thread) I already have posted them.
If anyones interested, heres the link:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=325951

 

You can run wheel adapters. You can put just about any wheel you want on your 7. I have a set and they are excellent, probably the best purchase ever. I have 17" motegi MR7s on mine, check out my signature.

 

Im not sure if those gold rims that youve got will fit on 12a's. The reason i say this is about 3 years ago when i had my se a friend of mine has a 12a and he wanted to buy my rims from me. We tried to put them on but the bolt pattern was slightly off and plus the screw on style lug nuts and studs wouldnt allow an aftermarket rim to go on. If there is a kind of spacer or lug conversion kit that offers the same bolt pattern as what an se has then that is the answer. Thats what my question was in the first place. I know i could do a conversion with the axles and brakes but im not looking at all that kind of modifications to it. The car is all original and is from what i can tell show quality so all id want to do is put something on it that i can reverse if i choose. I see custom rims alot of first gens but didnt know how they did it. This is where my question arises. As for the gold rims good luck selling them. I had a set on my se just like those that i sold when i got the replacements. Mabe someone with an se will buy them from you. As for the 14 inch rims that are being offered i appreciate the offer but im looking for about a 16 inch 5 spoke style rim. The car already has 14 inch rims from the 83 anniversary cars on it. Thanks for all the suggestions and if theres an answer please let me know. Ill greatly appreciate it. Karson

 

Wow! Goodyear T-Metrics! They haven't made those in *years*.

They were superceded by the Club, which is actually a nice street/drag tire... the compound doesn't go slimy when you get the tires hot.

But, otherwise, I'd think you're really opening yourself up to liability issues if you sold them for a 110mm-cicle car.

 

here's mine. i don't think they will have tires on them once i sell them. i currently run 215/50/15...

 

A guy on Team FC3S told me that if you swap to normal-style wheel studs 4x108's will fit. That's the "fairly reliable source" I mentioned in the for sale post. His name is jonfc3s, and he's usually right-on with his info.

 

By the way, are there wheel adapters that will make the 4x108's fit on my 4x114.3 FC?

 

Try this place..

http://www.wheeladapter.com/

I don't know where other 7 or got theirs.. I use everything stock..

 

No, they still don't fit. It will just make it easier to mangle the wheels on. The stresses will still be there. It will still be scary.

 

Thanks Mezzano for the website...... that takes care of my question. I appreciate it, Karson

 

FBdrifter how much you looking to get?

 

http://www.angelfire.com/sc3/allianc...tion/side2.jpg
I have those little guys for sale. No clue on wheels specs, I don't know that kind of stuff I do think it's obvious that they'll fit though!

 

BTW, Angelfire is being gay right now, so you may have to copy and paste that web address

 

Thanks for the link Mezzano. Those gold wheels will go on my car yet assuming the adapters arent $200 a piece or something

 

not a whole lot. 150$ for all 4 without tires. one of the rims isn't quite straight...but they are steel so straightening shouldn't be too hard.

they could also use a new set of paint.

 

can you still drive on it? if so ill buy them off you in a heartbeat. let me know man

 

yep. i work at a tire shop so i'm able to measure the exact warp to the rim. (i can prove prinouts if need be)

it's still balance-able, and driveable on the street. though i only use them for autocross at the moment.

i'll be selling them after the 25th of this month(last autocross to finish off the tires)