BBS 1pc Forged Mesh 16x7 Infini wheels - offset 40mm or 50mm?
06-27-13, 10:14 PM
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BBS 1pc Forged Mesh 16x7 Infini wheels - offset 40mm or 50mm?
MOVED FROM 3RD GEN SECTION.
I'm gonna need spacers for these, won't I?
So I ended up with a set of wheels that someone may be able to shed some light on... Experienced RX-7 Owner and forum member here, but I don't mess with FDs much at all.
I picked up an impulse buy offa CraigsList thinking they were 2nd Gen Infini wheels similar to the following:
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generati...i-rims-848433/
I think the seller misused the terms "Infini" and "Efini" in the ad.
The FC wheels I wanted were 40mm offset.
The wheels I picked up are 50mm offset.
Aside from offset, they look identical to the wheels in the thread above.
They are reported to have come off of a JDM FD.
I've not seen any FDs with these style wheel. It's a bit too mid 1980's for the FD.
Can anyone confirm that these are a stock FD wheel (JDM or USDM) and if they're anything special?
Or did I end up with the same BBS wheels that came on any late 80's/early 90's BMW, Infinity, Lexus, etc.?
No curb rash and they're straight and true, They just need a shot of 409 and to be hit with the garden hose. Missing the center caps, but it was a good deal so I can't complain. The seller will be getting in contact with me regarding center caps later.
I'm gonna need spacers for these, won't I?
So I ended up with a set of wheels that someone may be able to shed some light on... Experienced RX-7 Owner and forum member here, but I don't mess with FDs much at all.
I picked up an impulse buy offa CraigsList thinking they were 2nd Gen Infini wheels similar to the following:
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generati...i-rims-848433/
I think the seller misused the terms "Infini" and "Efini" in the ad.
The FC wheels I wanted were 40mm offset.
The wheels I picked up are 50mm offset.
Aside from offset, they look identical to the wheels in the thread above.
They are reported to have come off of a JDM FD.
I've not seen any FDs with these style wheel. It's a bit too mid 1980's for the FD.
Can anyone confirm that these are a stock FD wheel (JDM or USDM) and if they're anything special?
Or did I end up with the same BBS wheels that came on any late 80's/early 90's BMW, Infinity, Lexus, etc.?
No curb rash and they're straight and true, They just need a shot of 409 and to be hit with the garden hose. Missing the center caps, but it was a good deal so I can't complain. The seller will be getting in contact with me regarding center caps later.
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06-28-13, 10:32 AM
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the FC infini had 16x7 wheels with a 40 offset, which is the same as a stock T2 wheel
the FD (i think RZ but don't hold me to it) had a similar wheel in a 16x8 50 ( i think), which is the same as any 16" FD wheel
the BBS wheel is not unique to Mazda, so if you got a set of these an it just says BBS on the center cap it could be any size/offset/bolt pattern. they are pretty good about having this info on the wheel, but ymmv!
the FD (i think RZ but don't hold me to it) had a similar wheel in a 16x8 50 ( i think), which is the same as any 16" FD wheel
the BBS wheel is not unique to Mazda, so if you got a set of these an it just says BBS on the center cap it could be any size/offset/bolt pattern. they are pretty good about having this info on the wheel, but ymmv!
06-28-13, 08:18 PM
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the FC infini had 16x7 wheels with a 40 offset, which is the same as a stock T2 wheel
the FD (i think RZ but don't hold me to it) had a similar wheel in a 16x8 50 ( i think), which is the same as any 16" FD wheel
the BBS wheel is not unique to Mazda, so if you got a set of these an it just says BBS on the center cap it could be any size/offset/bolt pattern. they are pretty good about having this info on the wheel, but ymmv!
the FD (i think RZ but don't hold me to it) had a similar wheel in a 16x8 50 ( i think), which is the same as any 16" FD wheel
the BBS wheel is not unique to Mazda, so if you got a set of these an it just says BBS on the center cap it could be any size/offset/bolt pattern. they are pretty good about having this info on the wheel, but ymmv!
I did not get any center caps with them, hence I got them for $200 for the set.
I'm guessing I just got some random BBSes. Oh well, for the price they're still good.
06-28-13, 10:03 PM
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it'll fit in the back, and it'll be really close in the front...
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What's the first thing that hits?
I've got Ohlins coilovers. The Spring diameter is a bit smaller than stock.
When picking up the wheels, the seller also had some MazdaSpeed FC coilovers. I didn't have the cash, but I contemplated going back for those.
I've got Ohlins coilovers. The Spring diameter is a bit smaller than stock.
When picking up the wheels, the seller also had some MazdaSpeed FC coilovers. I didn't have the cash, but I contemplated going back for those.
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With an fd wheel, 16x8, 50 it hits the strut, with a narrower wheel it will probably still hit the strut, but it'll be close
