17x8 wheels for a second gen
11-18-02, 05:13 PM
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17x8 wheels for a second gen
Where can I find some 17x8 wheels for a second gen? Ive looked on tirerack and discount tire but they only have about a 17x7. Can anyone help me out?
11-18-02, 05:38 PM
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me tooo......
I have been looking in disapointment at all the
23" ghetto rims on the net.
I want 17's that are wide, crome, but sporty looking.
John
I have been looking in disapointment at all the
23" ghetto rims on the net.
I want 17's that are wide, crome, but sporty looking.
John
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11-19-02, 08:49 AM
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Chrome?????? man an RX-7 isnt a baller car
Those two sites are great sites but they try to keep the sizes limited to the stock sizes of the car....you either have to call them or check out some import car sites where they sell wheels and tires...more of a variety -Gabe
Those two sites are great sites but they try to keep the sizes limited to the stock sizes of the car....you either have to call them or check out some import car sites where they sell wheels and tires...more of a variety -Gabe
11-19-02, 09:07 AM
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NO NO NO, you got me all wrong, I am NOT a ricer! I just want some nice wheels that are low maintenance and look good. Kind of likt the new Vette wheels, a sporty crome 5 spoke or one like this pic, except not in black crome.
John
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11-19-02, 09:39 AM
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All your wheel choices can be found on the internet....
Chrome is not bad....as long it as the wheels are right (JDM).
Depending on the backspacing, your offset should be as follows for 8's:
F: +30-+35
R: +40-+45
Te +44, +45 gets it to the fender...looks TIGHT!!!! Oh, go 9's in the rear.
good luck!
Chrome is not bad....as long it as the wheels are right (JDM).
Depending on the backspacing, your offset should be as follows for 8's:
F: +30-+35
R: +40-+45
Te +44, +45 gets it to the fender...looks TIGHT!!!! Oh, go 9's in the rear.
good luck!
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11-19-02, 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by Terrh
why the hell would you want 9" wide rims in the back and 8" wide rims in the front? this isn't a camaro!
why the hell would you want 9" wide rims in the back and 8" wide rims in the front? this isn't a camaro!
BMW Z3`s happen to have wider wheels in the rear than the front, as do many other foreign exotic sporty cars. Some you may have heard of are Porsche, Ferarri, and other cars not often mistaken for the inbred american`s favorite .......The Camaro, not to be downplay the always original....... Mustang with a big horse sticker on the back window and a cartoon pissing on a bowtie........... YEEHAA!!!
John
...........sorry to rant, but I despise those cars and any connection to them. Have to admit good bang for the buck though.
11-19-02, 06:31 PM
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Also............
...I am ordering a Corksport kit and thinking of adding some wheel flares and hood scoop myself, which means I will be able to run wider tires.........I say SCREW Mariah, with the sky high price for a wide body kit. I bet they sell a whole 1-2 a year......for big profits.
11-19-02, 07:28 PM
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17x8 up front and 17x9 in the rear is nice. one of my friends did that to his car. looks mean with the wide tires in the rear. but when you go to those sites, instead of saying what car you have, just search for a certain size. its possible
11-19-02, 09:17 PM
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YO hybridracer here ya go;
http://www.wheelmax.com/
That place has the best prices ive ever seen plus an awsome selection
http://www.wheelmax.com/
That place has the best prices ive ever seen plus an awsome selection
11-20-02, 02:08 PM
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its just rather difficult to have balanced handling with different wheel sizes.
You'll have neutralish handling on throttle and horrible understeer off throttle, or something similar.
I prefer a touch of oversteer on throttle, with the same off throttle....
You'll have neutralish handling on throttle and horrible understeer off throttle, or something similar.
I prefer a touch of oversteer on throttle, with the same off throttle....
11-20-02, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by Terrh
why the hell would you want 9" wide rims in the back and 8" wide rims in the front? this isn't a camaro!
why the hell would you want 9" wide rims in the back and 8" wide rims in the front? this isn't a camaro!
