Question on rims for my 86 RX7

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04-21-07, 08:54 PM

Joey420

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Question on rims for my 86 RX7

Will Mazda Rx8 Rims and tires fit on my 1986 RX7? the rx7 is 5 lug! Thanks!

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04-21-07, 08:59 PM

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Will Mazda Rx8 Rims and tires fit on my 1986 RX7? the rx7 is 5 lug! Thanks!

You will need spacers in the front.

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04-21-07, 09:00 PM

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No, You need adapters. The offset is way different, the adapter bolts to the hub and it has its own lugs that you bolt the rims to. You'll need all four, not just the fronts. I have a customer with a set of 18's on his fc right now.

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04-21-07, 09:03 PM

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Thanks I didn't know that. The swap would not be worth it now IMO.

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04-21-07, 09:05 PM

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Why would you need adapters? I have a set on my 89 GTU they bolt right up there the same lug pattern 5 114.3 lol you will need small spacer up front like bluecoop91 said mmm they look so good I will get pics up around tuesday good choice joey420 Factory but not!