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87HardTop26 11-06-11 06:52 AM

will 16x8 or 17x8 fit my fc
 
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I would like everyones input on a 16x8 or 17x8 wheel with a low offset fit my fc with out me having to pull or roll the fenders. I'll post a pic of it up and tell me what you all think.

Bobbo 11-06-11 08:09 AM

they both fit... depending on the offset you choose.... there are lot's of wheel threads on here.... many offsets and tire combinations to choose from, to get the effect you are after

87HardTop26 11-06-11 08:51 AM

but u can see by the pics im already sitting pretty low thats really the issue im having.

Bobbo 11-06-11 09:41 AM

there are people running larger, wider, and lower setup's without rolling finders..... it's all about the offset...

go through here if you haven't already https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-non-technical-pictures-198/pictures-fc-wheel-fitment-specs-%2A%2A%2Apicts-n-specs-only%2A%2A%2A-698611/

87HardTop26 11-06-11 10:00 AM

Yea ive looked thru there alot of good setups, I'm just worried about the front becuz its so low the rear shouldnt be an issue. I just dont wanna run two different size wheels if possible. Cuz in the pic its sitting on 14's with a 70's series tire. And i would love to tuck 17x8 with a +20 offset under the front.

Celestial-Fc 11-06-11 01:07 PM

you will be fine. im lower then you and im rocking 17'' +32 offset all around and no fender rolling necessary.

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/a...wnload-3-1.jpg

87HardTop26 11-06-11 04:54 PM

So a +20 or +15will be fine. I'm really just worried about the front not so much the back. And what would u suggest for tires cuz i was thinking 205/45 or 195/45.

Celestial-Fc 11-07-11 12:08 AM

215/45 and you will be alright with a 20+

ben.farnath 11-07-11 02:02 AM

stretch is your friend??? low, wide and heavy offset. its the main reason why stretched tyres made a come back to fit these without major guard work. well thats my opinion anyway. so 195 or 205 might be the answer

87HardTop26 11-07-11 05:33 PM

Sweet thanks I think I'ma go with 17x9 all around with 205/45/17

tuscanidream 11-07-11 08:26 PM


Originally Posted by ben.farnath (Post 10852463)
stretch is your friend??? low, wide and heavy offset. its the main reason why stretched tyres made a come back to fit these without major guard work. well thats my opinion anyway. so 195 or 205 might be the answer

Stretch is so you can be hella cool running wide ass rims and still break tire easily for drift with a reasonably smaller contact patch.

ben.farnath 11-08-11 01:23 AM


Originally Posted by tuscanidream (Post 10853583)
Stretch is so you can be hella cool running wide ass rims and still break tire easily for drift with a reasonably smaller contact patch.

haha yea that too. doesnt hurt that it looks super tough as well

87HardTop26 11-08-11 06:07 PM

I'm just worried about getting 17's under my front

TheAbsence 11-12-11 05:14 PM

Wheel diameter isn't an issue as long as you match it with the correctly sized tire. Heres a good calculator to see the difference between tire size heights:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

17x8 +20s will fit easy in the rear. The front should fit even under full lock with the appropriately sized tire.

87HardTop26 11-13-11 07:43 AM

Thanks a lot that really helped. I think I got it figured out now.

M Pizle 11-18-11 10:59 AM

my XXR 527s are 17x8.25 all the way around with the suspension lowered so your good.

87HardTop26 11-18-11 06:09 PM

Yea I know i can do it lowered but mines is slammed to the max in the front

tkr12 09-11-17 07:43 PM

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