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just got new wheels but they hit brake caliper
i just bought some wheels and they are 16x6 1/2 and they hit the brake calipers on my 1988 turbo 2, the wheels i have on there right now are the stock turbo ii wheels that are 16x7, i bought them off my friends girl friend and she had a 1987 rx7 na and they fit fine on her car, why are they hitting the caliper on my car and not hers , do i need spacers to make them work and if so can someone please post a link to the correct ones, i only put them on the front so far, didnt try the back yet
pic of them on her car https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8a5b46efac.jpg pic on my car https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bc15529310.jpg |
The '87 N/A has a smaller diameter rotor (9.8"-10.9").
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those are extremely ugly anyway. If you are looking for cheap rims I suggest XXR or Rota. They usually stick to rims that look good on japanese cars.
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Turbos have 4 pot calipers up front.
Yes you need spacers. Or just run stock wheels that's my vote at least. |
Originally Posted by c0rpse
(Post 11916813)
those are extremely ugly anyway. If you are looking for cheap rims I suggest XXR or Rota. They usually stick to rims that look good on japanese cars.
Originally Posted by invinciblejets
(Post 11916881)
Turbos have 4 pot calipers up front.
Yes you need spacers. Or just run stock wheels that's my vote at least. |
^ I agree, a base or SE with a five bolt swap (but original single piston calipers kept).
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yea i know they are ugly, only paid 50$ for them, planning on getting better wheels soon, any one know i 5zigen fno1r-c will fit on a stock turbo ii suspension without spacers
front 17x8 et 25 rear 17x9 et 15 |
5-8mm spacer is about all you can go on stock studs. Make sure your spacers are hub centric.
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Originally Posted by Devon300zx
(Post 11917053)
yea i know they are ugly, only paid 50$ for them, planning on getting better wheels soon, any one know i 5zigen fno1r-c will fit on a stock turbo ii suspension without spacers
front 17x8 et 25 rear 17x9 et 15 FC3S Pro v2.0: Mods - Rims Read this, will answer all your questions about what fits and 2 girls 1 cup. |
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Originally Posted by Jager
(Post 11917323)
I wouldn't use the cheapo wheels you purchased.
FC3S Pro v2.0:* Mods - Rims Read this, will answer all your questions about what fits and 2 girls 1 cup. This looks decent with the XXR 002 Attachment 753772 Love this FD! Yes they are Rotas, not the real rim. Attachment 753773 I think this FB looks good with some Rotas. Attachment 753774 |
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Originally Posted by Natey
(Post 11917409)
Here's some Rotas that don't look so great.
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spacers will cost more than the wheels
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Heyyy those wheels look pretty nifty, ill buy them If you decide to sell them :nod:
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Originally Posted by c0rpse
(Post 11917397)
You have bad taste if you think XXR or Rota are aesthetically bad rims.
When I had my first RX7, I ended up with Rota's, felt that they didn't match the coolness of the car and ended up BBS RS and FN01RCs. I never said they looked bad, (not to be mean, other then the FB, that FD and that FC where not pleasing to look at).
Originally Posted by c0rpse
(Post 11917397)
Of course they are junk rims,
Originally Posted by c0rpse
(Post 11917397)
but as I said, IF he was looking for something cheap. Rota and XXR both basically specialize in reproductions of the most popular Japanese rims.
IF you're looking for something to put on the car to make it "unique"? I personally think that it makes them look crummy myself. Just tossing rims (poor fitting rims even?) does not a make that much better. I rather leave the stockers (or nice factory stockers like the S5 wheels?). You are entitled to whatever you want to use.
Originally Posted by c0rpse
(Post 11917397)
I had XXR before, slammed a huge pothole, rim was fine. (didnt have my glasses by accident)
1) Just because your wheels didn't break, doesn't mean wheels can't break. I used to smoke for years and I do not have cancer. That makes smoking is not cancerous? You see what I did there? Not saying other wheels won't have issues, but a one time scenario doesn't count. 2) Why are you driving without your glasses? |
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Originally Posted by Jager
(Post 11917792)
I just said cheapo wheels. I hate how RX7's have become piece of shit cars with piece of shit rims on them, just cheapens the cars. That is my opinion, you can do whatever you'd like to yours.
When I had my first RX7, I ended up with Rota's, felt that they didn't match the coolness of the car and ended up BBS RS and FN01RCs. I never said they looked bad, (not to be mean, other then the FB, that FD and that FC where not pleasing to look at). You must be on the same page as I am, then don't recommend them. They do, but does that make them great? Are they not cheap and heavy? IF you're looking for something to put on the car to make it "unique"? I personally think that it makes them look crummy myself. Just tossing rims (poor fitting rims even?) does not a make that much better. I rather leave the stockers (or nice factory stockers like the S5 wheels?). You are entitled to whatever you want to use. Two things here. 1) Just because your wheels didn't break, doesn't mean wheels can't break. I used to smoke for years and I do not have cancer. That makes smoking is not cancerous? You see what I did there? Not saying other wheels won't have issues, but a one time scenario doesn't count. 2) Why are you driving without your glasses? The FB was my favorite too, but the FD looks really nice to me, like a japanese drift car type look, the FC looks decent with XXR 002, but that pic not really. Do you not understand that this person is already looking for cheap rims? As I said, who knows whats up with Rotas. However for about 5 years straight, Sportmax 002 (XXR now) were the most popular rim out there for drift cars. They can take abuse. I am not saying they are known for reliability, im just saying, a lot of people liked the old school jdm look, and the rims held up fine under extreme conditions. However, yea they are heavy as fuck. I totally agree there. I absolutely love the S4/S5 turbo rims. If I had a tII I wouldn't even change the rims. I pointed out my experience was anecdotal correct. Lost them and had to get home. My absolute dream rims. Watanabe. Don't like the lip but otherwise perfect. Attachment 753767 |
just letting everyone know, i dont have those wheels anymore, sold them back to my friend, they were some wheels off of a Suzuki, back to my stock t2 wheels and looking for some 5zigen fno1rc or some rpf1's still
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Originally Posted by Devon300zx
(Post 11917927)
just letting everyone know, i dont have those wheels anymore, sold them back to my friend, they were some wheels off of a Suzuki, back to my stock t2 wheels and looking for some 5zigen fno1rc or some rpf1's still
here is an example if you like the outcome or not: Attachment 753766 |
Originally Posted by c0rpse
(Post 11917994)
Before you buy rims I would look up a rim/tire fitment thread for rx7s or something. You could get nice rims, but wrong size tires. Rims that are too small, too big etc etc.
here is an example if you like the outcome or not: I don't understand why one would obtain larger than stock wheels and put undersized tires on them. |
Originally Posted by clokker
(Post 11918020)
I can't tell if you offer this as a "good" example or "bad".
I don't understand why one would obtain larger than stock wheels and put undersized tires on them. Not my style at all. I dont think it looks bad im not gonna lie. Just not really my style. I prefer 15/16 old school looking rims. |
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