Would these rims fit an RX-7?
03-03-11, 09:58 PM
#1
Would these rims fit an RX-7?
I'm looking to buy Drag DR-11 rims 18 inch and the bolt pattern on these rims are 5x114.3 which is what should fit an RX-7 FC i think.. when i go to put in my car under the compatibility its saying that these rims do not fit this vehicle so idk if its a mistake or not so i want to make sure these fit my car. Heres the link and when you scroll down you can put in the vehicles information in the compatibility area..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-NEW...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-NEW...Q5fAccessories
03-03-11, 11:13 PM
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In the auction, they say the wheels are 17" x 7", 5 x 114.3 with a +40 offset. The stock TII wheels are 16" x 7", 5 x 114.3 with the same offset. So the wheels in the auction will fit a lot like stock TII wheels only they'll be 1" larger in diameter. Keep in mind these will be kinda "sunk," especially in the rear, if you care about that sort of thing, given the +40 offset. Also you may have clearance issues up front if you were hoping to run a 225 section width tire. A 205 should be fine.
You mentioned 18"s though. What are the specs on that size?
You mentioned 18"s though. What are the specs on that size?
03-05-11, 10:48 AM
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i run 18 x 8/ 5x114.3 with 215/35 tires in front and 225/40 tires in rear, besides the sunkin effect in back like you said since they weigh alot each, ive never had then rub or touch anywhere, even at full turn
03-05-11, 12:48 PM
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http://www.dragwheels.com/product.asp?ID=123
For the 18s, offset is listed as 45mm for the 5x114s. Which I think would likely cause clearance issues at the front, possibly even with 205s, almost certainly with 225 tires, which I would think would be the smallest tire that makes sense if you're going to larger rims. At the rear there could be clearance issues to the trailing control arm - a fellow 7 racer using the same 16x7 rims as my car (38mm offset, iirc), but with 245's had some rubbing on the arm.
You would probably need 10mm spacers/hub adapters front and rear (could go more at the rear); with spacers, you'd need longer bolts to keep adequate grip length.
Tell me your car is a turbo (I'm assuming from the 15" rims in your album pictures, and the mismatched turbo hood it is likely NA). Because putting rims this big and heavy on an NA is going to mean grannies in automatic Corollas are going to be showing you their taillights at stoplights. Seriously.
If its NA, and you're not planning to do a turbo or V8 swap, take the good money you're thinking of spending on these rims and put it towards lighter, 16" rims. Keep the rim weight down to ~15lbs (just slightly heavier than those 15" factory rims), and you will be much happier, because your slow car won't get a lot slower. Size does matter, btw. Even at the same weight, a 17" rim weighing 15lbs (not that you'll easily find one), compared to a 16" of the same weight will have more rotational inertia because more mass is located farther from the hub. Especially on a car short on torque, that means slower acceleration. It also means longer stopping distances, but that's not likely something you'll notice. Having to keep the engine on full boil to not be a slug in stop and go driving is something you'll notice.
For the 18s, offset is listed as 45mm for the 5x114s. Which I think would likely cause clearance issues at the front, possibly even with 205s, almost certainly with 225 tires, which I would think would be the smallest tire that makes sense if you're going to larger rims. At the rear there could be clearance issues to the trailing control arm - a fellow 7 racer using the same 16x7 rims as my car (38mm offset, iirc), but with 245's had some rubbing on the arm.
You would probably need 10mm spacers/hub adapters front and rear (could go more at the rear); with spacers, you'd need longer bolts to keep adequate grip length.
Tell me your car is a turbo (I'm assuming from the 15" rims in your album pictures, and the mismatched turbo hood it is likely NA). Because putting rims this big and heavy on an NA is going to mean grannies in automatic Corollas are going to be showing you their taillights at stoplights. Seriously.
If its NA, and you're not planning to do a turbo or V8 swap, take the good money you're thinking of spending on these rims and put it towards lighter, 16" rims. Keep the rim weight down to ~15lbs (just slightly heavier than those 15" factory rims), and you will be much happier, because your slow car won't get a lot slower. Size does matter, btw. Even at the same weight, a 17" rim weighing 15lbs (not that you'll easily find one), compared to a 16" of the same weight will have more rotational inertia because more mass is located farther from the hub. Especially on a car short on torque, that means slower acceleration. It also means longer stopping distances, but that's not likely something you'll notice. Having to keep the engine on full boil to not be a slug in stop and go driving is something you'll notice.
03-05-11, 03:42 PM
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Dont take this offensive but those wheels will look horrible on a rx7. Over time you will regret buying those. Id stick with stock over those.
These are a little better and probably around same price as those
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/361726-2011...uys-think.html
These are a little better and probably around same price as those
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/361726-2011...uys-think.html
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03-06-11, 02:02 AM
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Dont take this offensive but those wheels will look horrible on a rx7. Over time you will regret buying those. Id stick with stock over those.
These are a little better and probably around same price as those
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/361726-2011...uys-think.html
These are a little better and probably around same price as those
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/361726-2011...uys-think.html
03-09-11, 06:50 AM
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Well my RX-7 is a non turbo and now im thinking i should put 225/40/17 in the rear and 215/40/17 in the front but i want my wheels to be even with the bodykit that i currently have sitting in my garage which is a GP-1 bodykit by Extreme Dimensions
03-09-11, 11:23 AM
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You'll need to run something with a much lower offset in order to approach being flush with those tire sizes.
You should also decide what your goals are with the car. If looks are the main thing, there's nothing really wrong with adding some big, heavy wheels and a bodykit to an NA, though you'll get ridiculed by some people here. If driving enjoyment is the goal and you're staying NA, you don't want to be adding a bunch of unnecessary weight, especially heavy wheels which are unsprung weight.
You should also decide what your goals are with the car. If looks are the main thing, there's nothing really wrong with adding some big, heavy wheels and a bodykit to an NA, though you'll get ridiculed by some people here. If driving enjoyment is the goal and you're staying NA, you don't want to be adding a bunch of unnecessary weight, especially heavy wheels which are unsprung weight.
03-09-11, 04:51 PM
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seriously those wheels are better left for a honda. 17x8 +35 should be bare minimum if your gonna go 17s. I can see you in 5 months wanting better wheels once you learn about rwd wheel sizes, it happens to most people that Ive met who got more into wheels after they got them.
