87HardTop26

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

iTrader: (4)

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

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

Bobbo

iTrader: (4)

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

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

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

87HardTop26

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

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

ben.farnath

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

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

tuscanidream

iTrader: (6)

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

ben.farnath

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

87HardTop26

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

TheAbsence

iTrader: (19)

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

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

M Pizle

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

87HardTop26

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

tkr12

I am looking to put on 17x8 Tarmacs and they only come with a offset of 45. from what ive read so far some people are saying the cars are built for a offset of 50? but yet the stock offset is 36. Would the 17x8 with the 45 offset work on a FD Rx-7?
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