Spirit R Rims!
10-06-02, 03:09 PM
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I wonder how they will look on a U.S.-Spec 7. I hope they look good cause BBS RX's arent that pricey, but I always thought they looked a little "Euro" for a Jap supercar.
Nice, nevertheless!
Nice, nevertheless!
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10-06-02, 04:29 PM
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Some guy here has a silver 3rd gen with all the spirit R badges and accessories on the exterior...very awesome...those rims look pretty sweet in person too...they look great on silver but I am not sure how they would look on red. I think on silver and maybe black they are good....I actually like the cap
10-06-02, 07:42 PM
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Can anyone confirm that the Spirit R rims are really BBS RX's? They look exactly the same, but the BBS rims are only available in 17x8" and the Spirit R rims are 17X8"F and 17x8.5"R. The RX's also aren't that light, 22lbs, maybe the Mazda versions are lighter? From Mazda they are ridiculously expensive, almost $4000 a set, but BBS RX's can be had for $1200 a set.
10-06-02, 07:54 PM
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I can think of about 20 aftermarket wheels I'd rather have.... $4k for those... you've GOT to be kidding me.
Give me a set of HRE's, Volks, SSRs, Work's, Blitz's, etc...
And I'll get something larger/wider than 17x8.5s.... and I'd have money left over for tires.
Give me a set of HRE's, Volks, SSRs, Work's, Blitz's, etc...
And I'll get something larger/wider than 17x8.5s.... and I'd have money left over for tires.
10-06-02, 09:25 PM
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Of course they are expensive...they are OEM Mazda Japan rims. But for the money you could get Volks.
It just like when you buy a car and the CD deck option is like $600 bucks.....uh for $600 you could get a WAY better Alpine, Clarion.....etc.
It just like when you buy a car and the CD deck option is like $600 bucks.....uh for $600 you could get a WAY better Alpine, Clarion.....etc.
10-06-02, 11:37 PM
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If you go to Mazda's Spirit R web page it says "Special BBS Made wheels" Most BBS wheels have that mesh style. They are most likely a special offset/finish made by BBS for the car. The reason they cost soo much is that everything costs a billion from the manufacrturer I.E. Mazda, in this case.
10-07-02, 01:04 AM
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I can think of about 20 aftermarket wheels I'd rather have.... $4k for those... you've GOT to be kidding me.
Give me a set of HRE's, Volks, SSRs, Work's, Blitz's, etc...
And I'll get something larger/wider than 17x8.5s.... and I'd have money left over for tires.
I can think of about 20 aftermarket wheels I'd rather have.... $4k for those... you've GOT to be kidding me.
Give me a set of HRE's, Volks, SSRs, Work's, Blitz's, etc...
And I'll get something larger/wider than 17x8.5s.... and I'd have money left over for tires.
10-08-02, 06:08 AM
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heres a pic of them on the car , pretty nice
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/attach...postid=1047576
I dont think they have the extreme offset that aftermarket rims have so not quite as wide a stance., although I bet they're lighter.
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/attach...postid=1047576
I dont think they have the extreme offset that aftermarket rims have so not quite as wide a stance., although I bet they're lighter.
10-08-02, 11:22 PM
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The info and another pic
MAZDA RX7 SPIRIT R TypeB *
* Wheel name: RX7 (FD3S) genuine BBS 2002 year model
* Wheel size: 17 inch
* Color: Silver
* Front rim width: 8j
* Offset: +50
* Rear rim width: 8.5j
* Offset: +50
* PCD114.3/5 hole
* Tire name: 4 Bridgestone S-07 (genuine products)
* Front tire size: 235/45ZR17
* Rear tire size: 255/40ZR17
MAZDA RX7 SPIRIT R TypeB *
* Wheel name: RX7 (FD3S) genuine BBS 2002 year model
* Wheel size: 17 inch
* Color: Silver
* Front rim width: 8j
* Offset: +50
* Rear rim width: 8.5j
* Offset: +50
* PCD114.3/5 hole
* Tire name: 4 Bridgestone S-07 (genuine products)
* Front tire size: 235/45ZR17
* Rear tire size: 255/40ZR17
07-30-15, 11:35 PM
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The info and another pic
MAZDA RX7 SPIRIT R TypeB *
* Wheel name: RX7 (FD3S) genuine BBS 2002 year model
* Wheel size: 17 inch
* Color: Silver
* Front rim width: 8j
* Offset: +50
* Rear rim width: 8.5j
* Offset: +50
* PCD114.3/5 hole
* Tire name: 4 Bridgestone S-07 (genuine products)
* Front tire size: 235/45ZR17
* Rear tire size: 255/40ZR17
MAZDA RX7 SPIRIT R TypeB *
* Wheel name: RX7 (FD3S) genuine BBS 2002 year model
* Wheel size: 17 inch
* Color: Silver
* Front rim width: 8j
* Offset: +50
* Rear rim width: 8.5j
* Offset: +50
* PCD114.3/5 hole
* Tire name: 4 Bridgestone S-07 (genuine products)
* Front tire size: 235/45ZR17
* Rear tire size: 255/40ZR17
Thanks for the great info!
I didn't realise how sought after the Spirit R wheels are. I actually have these genuine rims on my Spirit R (completely unmarked, as new), but I don't really like them! I suppose "the grass is always greener on the other side"
Does anyone know what's the lowest offset rim I could fit under my stock guards? At most, I would only want to roll the guards.
