Rim fittment
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Rim fittment
I saw a thread on rim/tire size a while back but a search brought up nothing.
I'm looking at a set of RB springs for a 1" drop and I would like to find some rims to help fill out the wheel wells and to put a bit of rubber down (225fr and 245rear). However I cant figure out what size/offset I need.
As much as I would love to go get a set of $2k rims its just not in the books. any semi-cheap suggestions would be appreciated as well.
I'm looking at a set of RB springs for a 1" drop and I would like to find some rims to help fill out the wheel wells and to put a bit of rubber down (225fr and 245rear). However I cant figure out what size/offset I need.
As much as I would love to go get a set of $2k rims its just not in the books. any semi-cheap suggestions would be appreciated as well.
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As for the other question, all stock FC wheels are +40 offset. You can use the data you have to figure out what offset will work using this handy calculator: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
And here's the thread you're looking for (I think): https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/official-fc-wheel-fitment-thread-257700/
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Don't buy the RB springs unless you are really picky about ride comfort ( like some other poeple that lower their cars then complain) get the tanabe GF210 best drop (2 inch drop F/R) to ensure proper fitment also if you are on a budget you can always find some wheels you like then add spacers this is the pooor mans flush but it works too.
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Clokker, any idea if those rims would fit with a 2" drop?
Theres a wheel repair company out here that can cut and reweld up to a 2" extension in a rim. sadly they can only do it on the back side .may have to get some mustang rims and have em hacked up and add spacers.
Theres a wheel repair company out here that can cut and reweld up to a 2" extension in a rim. sadly they can only do it on the back side .may have to get some mustang rims and have em hacked up and add spacers.
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FD Wheels are readily available and can easily accomidate 225/245 ...thats what I'm running.
And RB springs don't yeild a very attractive drop, like Chriz said, if you are really concerned about ride quality (read: softness) go right ahead, but if you want to get rid of some of that fender gap, look elsewhere.
Honestly you're only going to get so far w/ springs anyway, especially in the front. You might want to consider a used set of ground controls. Although I will admit, you're not going to be able to get the front of the FC very low w/o coilovers (unless u look into that RB strut top lowering kit).
And RB springs don't yeild a very attractive drop, like Chriz said, if you are really concerned about ride quality (read: softness) go right ahead, but if you want to get rid of some of that fender gap, look elsewhere.
Honestly you're only going to get so far w/ springs anyway, especially in the front. You might want to consider a used set of ground controls. Although I will admit, you're not going to be able to get the front of the FC very low w/o coilovers (unless u look into that RB strut top lowering kit).
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