Wheel choice for wide body
Wheel choice for wide body
I want to do this to my car.

And I woudl like to know what size wheels I woudl need to find, off set wise (I will be adding 3 to 4 inchec to each wheel well) and I would lik eto kno wthe best place to go for offset wheels or spacers for them and How much a set of wheels or spacers would be to fit well in a, lets say, 3 inch wide body set up.
I know its not a very detailed question, at least as detailed as a wheel question should be, but I don't have the specs worked out for sure yet. Mainly because I don't know if I can afford wheels to fit in a car thats as wide as I want mine to look...

And I woudl like to know what size wheels I woudl need to find, off set wise (I will be adding 3 to 4 inchec to each wheel well) and I would lik eto kno wthe best place to go for offset wheels or spacers for them and How much a set of wheels or spacers would be to fit well in a, lets say, 3 inch wide body set up.
I know its not a very detailed question, at least as detailed as a wheel question should be, but I don't have the specs worked out for sure yet. Mainly because I don't know if I can afford wheels to fit in a car thats as wide as I want mine to look...
Good luck getting the kit. From what I understand they're disscontinued. But, with a widebody I personally would go with some deep dishes (depending on what your using your car for, like show/track).
I remember Owen saying you can get knockoff fenders from many places.
That duckass sort of spoiler (those can work, ChrisV on Torquecentral adopted one from a 2nd gen Camaro to his 302 autocrosser and.... it sure worked!) I havent seen though, but looks nice and goes with the kit, and its actually subtle.
Actually, ****, saved the links - here we go!
- front Tripoint replica fenders, about 65mm wider than stock - $380 shipped from www.RaceOnUSA.com
- rear Msports replica fenders, 30mm wider than stock - $300 shipped off ebay from FatBoyGarage (err... google for it?)
Now, I got no clue what that white body kit is besides sexy... but hey, the fenders are out there. BTW, whats that kind of spoiler called? Its not a whaletail, but I dont think its just a DA... lol.
That duckass sort of spoiler (those can work, ChrisV on Torquecentral adopted one from a 2nd gen Camaro to his 302 autocrosser and.... it sure worked!) I havent seen though, but looks nice and goes with the kit, and its actually subtle.
Actually, ****, saved the links - here we go!
- front Tripoint replica fenders, about 65mm wider than stock - $380 shipped from www.RaceOnUSA.com
- rear Msports replica fenders, 30mm wider than stock - $300 shipped off ebay from FatBoyGarage (err... google for it?)
Now, I got no clue what that white body kit is besides sexy... but hey, the fenders are out there. BTW, whats that kind of spoiler called? Its not a whaletail, but I dont think its just a DA... lol.
Wheels should be F/10" wide 0 backspace, and R/11" wide 0 Backspace. You can go larger, but it will potentially effect ride height. igure out what tires you are going to rub before you buy wheels. Carl
I am actually goign to make the kit myself.
(I am starting my own fiberglass/carbon fiber)
I will be going to true dual exaust and mega squirt, and not a whole lot else. I will be porting it my self in the winter, with a mild street port, so it will have some power, but lot loads. I want to clear 14s at the track, but still have some mileage left, so it wont be gettin to aggressive.
I just think those fenders are gorgeous. I will be using my current spoiler, its really the only rex spoiler that I like. I want to paint my wheels and get spacers, but I want like 3 inches of extra fender, so I don't think I can get the wheels close enough to flush with spacers.
WHat do you guys know about spacers, and their effect on handling and my wallet?
And can I get inexpensive deep dish wheels?
(I am starting my own fiberglass/carbon fiber)
I will be going to true dual exaust and mega squirt, and not a whole lot else. I will be porting it my self in the winter, with a mild street port, so it will have some power, but lot loads. I want to clear 14s at the track, but still have some mileage left, so it wont be gettin to aggressive.
I just think those fenders are gorgeous. I will be using my current spoiler, its really the only rex spoiler that I like. I want to paint my wheels and get spacers, but I want like 3 inches of extra fender, so I don't think I can get the wheels close enough to flush with spacers.
WHat do you guys know about spacers, and their effect on handling and my wallet?
And can I get inexpensive deep dish wheels?
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To do a widebody conversion that involves cutting the rear quarter panel and wheels/tires as big as you want, you are looking at a minimum of $4000 and to do it justice, in excess of $6000 and up.
The rear spoiler on that car is actually the rear lip spoiler offered from Tri-Point Engineering with their widebody kit. They do still offer it btw.
The rim/tire combo as recommended by Tri-Point is as follows:
Front: 17x10 with a 5" backspace 275/40/17
Rear: 17x11 with a 6" backspace 315/35/17
I have he Tri-Point flares and modified them for even larger wheels/tires. You can check out the thread and more info/pics on it here:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=460719
Unless you are building an all out, track only n/a racecar you are wasting your time and money imho. Most people who have done this are big hp turbo'd cars. Besides, people will lagh at you when they kick your *** in your slow but fast looking car. Not tryong to be a dick, just telling it like it is.
The rear spoiler on that car is actually the rear lip spoiler offered from Tri-Point Engineering with their widebody kit. They do still offer it btw.
The rim/tire combo as recommended by Tri-Point is as follows:
Front: 17x10 with a 5" backspace 275/40/17
Rear: 17x11 with a 6" backspace 315/35/17
I have he Tri-Point flares and modified them for even larger wheels/tires. You can check out the thread and more info/pics on it here:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=460719
Unless you are building an all out, track only n/a racecar you are wasting your time and money imho. Most people who have done this are big hp turbo'd cars. Besides, people will lagh at you when they kick your *** in your slow but fast looking car. Not tryong to be a dick, just telling it like it is.
if you want in between a full wide body and stock fenders you can get some corksport front fenders/rear bolt ons, and pan speed front/rear flares. These will allow you to run a big rim and tire package. Not anything crazy like a full widebody, but enuff to get some wheels to the ground. www.corksport.com
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