Any way to keep the vert wheels?
08-11-04, 01:43 PM
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Any way to keep the vert wheels?
Well the vert wheels I have have 205s on them and thats just way too narrow of a tire for a TII in reality. Especially with the power I am looking to put down. But I love how light they are and how they look. Is there any way I can put some D/Rs on them for the street at least? How about these Yokohomas?
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...tp=Competition
They come in 225/50/15s. Will they fit? And a main concern is how long will those last? This isn't my only car or daily driver or anything. I just don't want any big *** rims so I can get wider tires and the verts are so light. Oh are there any infini caps that will fit in them? Thanks for any help.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...tp=Competition
They come in 225/50/15s. Will they fit? And a main concern is how long will those last? This isn't my only car or daily driver or anything. I just don't want any big *** rims so I can get wider tires and the verts are so light. Oh are there any infini caps that will fit in them? Thanks for any help.
08-11-04, 02:00 PM
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I dont think you will find a shop that will mount 225's on a 6.5rim...and the tires will last a long time if you drive accordingly... unless the rubber is very soft...like Pirelli's....most good tires(on a 7) will last 15k-25k miles with moderate to agresive driving
08-11-04, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Travelintrevor
I dont think you will find a shop that will mount 225's on a 6.5rim...and the tires will last a long time if you drive accordingly... unless the rubber is very soft...like Pirelli's....most good tires(on a 7) will last 15k-25k miles with moderate to agresive driving
I doubt that though. These are drag radials and are VERY soft. If I got 5k out of them I'd be surprised. Just trying to look into options for keeping the vert wheels on since I like them. I already have a set of 245/50 Nitto D/Rs on a pair of stock TII wheels for the track.
08-11-04, 05:53 PM
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could you plus size the tire to fit a little bit wider tires on that wheel? also you might have luck looking through some older/used 16in/17in bbs wheels, im sure there are some with the same design but an inch bigger than the 15in vert rims.
08-11-04, 06:20 PM
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The AO32s are an extrememly soft tire. I have a set on my new Volks. Speaking of them, might want to check out my thread with pics of my new wheels, they look similar the the BBS wheels, but offer a larger width and diameter:
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/new-wheels-brakes-suspension-pics-336785/
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/new-wheels-brakes-suspension-pics-336785/
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Originally Posted by Ryde _Or_Die
I doubt that though. These are drag radials and are VERY soft. If I got 5k out of them I'd be surprised. Just trying to look into options for keeping the vert wheels on since I like them. I already have a set of 245/50 Nitto D/Rs on a pair of stock TII wheels for the track.
sorry..missed the D/R part...
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08-12-04, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryde _Or_Die
I doubt that though. These are drag radials and are VERY soft.
08-12-04, 12:35 PM
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Aren't the Infini rims bigger? They're still BBS rims...so I'd think they'd still be nice and light. But they're 16s right? Don't know if they're any wider though.
Of course you're talking bucks now, but you'd keep the same style, low weight, etc.
Of course you're talking bucks now, but you'd keep the same style, low weight, etc.
08-12-04, 12:59 PM
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Ya efini's are 16x7, but they want like $1000 for them so I'll pass. If I'm paying $1000 for used rims I need at least an 8" rim, hopefully with a 9" or so in the rear. I believe they are 17#'s though which is nice. Whats the lowest offset that will fit up front? Will a +29 fit on a 9" rim?
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I was looking at getting some D/R's when I got my new rims and the guy who sells all the tires to our dealership, didnt reccomend it if I was going to be driving the car 1 in the rain and 2 on the highway. Just like you said I was told about 5k miles if I was lucky
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According to the spec sheet on that tire, you can run 6-8" rims on them. You might get some buldging with 6" rims, though.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...ma&model=A032R
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...ma&model=A032R
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08-12-04, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dDuB
According to the spec sheet on that tire, you can run 6-8" rims on them. You might get some buldging with 6" rims, though.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...ma&model=A032R
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...ma&model=A032R
Ya thats what I figured
But they are 6.5" at least. I ran 225s on the stock TII wheels with no problems visually even.
08-13-04, 05:37 PM
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If they are 6.5 wide there's plenty of rim for a 225. I ran 275/60-15's on a stock 15x7 Monte Carlo SS wheel. Also ran a 275/50-15 on a Weld 15x7. No problems at all as far as that goes. Only thing you may have to worry about is the inside clearance of the tire sidewall but that's easy enough to check. With the existing wheel and tire on the car, try to fit your hand on the backside between the tire and the strut/spring. If you can get your fingers in there, there's plenty of room to upgrade.
08-13-04, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryde _Or_Die
Ya thats what I figured But they are 6.5" at least. I ran 225s on the stock TII wheels with no problems visually even.
But they are 6.5" at least. I ran 225s on the stock TII wheels with no problems visually even.
08-13-04, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by snub disphenoid
If you're going to get competition DR's get Nitto NT555s or BFG G-force Drag Radials. AO32Rs are not what you can call drag radials.
What are they for, offroad courses? I don't believe it said. I have nittos but they don't make 15s in a size I could use. Don't think they do in BFGs either.
08-14-04, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryde _Or_Die
What are they for, offroad courses? I don't believe it said. I have nittos but they don't make 15s in a size I could use. Don't think they do in BFGs either.
For drag radials, the BFG G-Force Drag radials are a great choice. They make them in 225/50/15, and they only cost $119 apiece.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...tp=Competition