93 Rx7 with SSR GT-3 18x8.5 F 18X10 R

 

Those look awesome. You can see a little too much rotor for my tastes but still, that is one beautiful 7.

 

nice! what size tires you running??

 

Those must have eaten a descent chunk of change.

 

Niceeeee.... I was wondering what they would look like on a 7.

Oh, I can't wait to get my Gewalt Evolutions in!

 

I am runnin 235-40-18 in the front and 275-35-18 in the rear.
Kuhmo tires

 

very NICE, me like

 

What's your offset on front? The Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 235/40/18s that I had on my old SSR Decoltes (18X8.5 +40) seemed a bit to tall. It would rub on turns WITH the suspension compressed - like entering driveways going to fast. Under any other circumstances, it was fine.

I then put 255/35/18s Kuhmos (which incidently are a little shorter in diameter) on 18X9 +42s up front and the rubbing (in the situation above) went away.

Wanting to gather more intelligence for tire/wheel fitment...:p

 

the closest sizes possible to stock are 245/35-18 and 285/30-18. those 2 sizes are almost IDENTICAL to each other in diameter, and only 0.1 inches larger than stock.

those 2 sizes are the closest to stock available. you will not find any size combination that is closer than that.

just a bit of usefull info.

 

Thanks! Those sizes in P Zeros are going on my Gewalt Evos, 18X8.5 +44, 18X10 +44 - I can't wait!:p

 

stock 225/50R16 = 24.85 rolling diameter
both tires you listed = 24.75 rolling diameter

that is 0.1" shorter than stock. Don't forget that 255/30R18 is also very close to stock at 25.02 which is 0.17" taller. I think within 0.2" rolling diamter is more than acceptable and you aren't even going to see the difference on the speedo.

 

Hehe, those diameters are 'theoritical' of course. Real measurements vary by different tire manufacturer, and even models lines by the same manufacturers. Also depends on what width wheels you mount them to, to small degree.

For example, my P Zero 285/30/18s specs out at 24.9in dia, though I have not bothered to actually measure it. My street wheels have not come in yet so they are not mounted, and my 245/35/18s Directionals are STILL on back order.

In either case, those sizes are more them close enough. I had 275/35/18s (theoritcal 25.58in dia) and could not tell any difference in speedo readout (though I'm sure its measureable, however slight it is).

BTW, I know you know it's a typo, but you meant the 255/35/18s are a theortical 25.02in. Just did not want to confuse anybody. The only manufacturer that I know that makes 255/30/18 (theortical 24.02in band aids) is Pirelli in thier P Zero Assems.

Thought about doing those sizes for the front, but rated rim width is 9-10" and I had already placed my order for 8.5" wheels in front. That, and the tread designs are assemetricals (vs directionals) and would probably be a handful in the wet. I've got the assems in the rear - don't need them in the front too.:p

 

Wow I may be getting rid of the Blitz 03s Those are cool!

 

dclin: Thanks for fixing my mistakes!

 

What springs Are you running? Also did have to roll the
fenders?

 

I wondered how those rims looked on a 3rd-gen and they look good.
I was wondering what percent window tint do you have if you know. IS it 25%????

 

those wheels/car looks great. I'm thinking about getting them for my car. Do you have any idea how much they weigh with, or without the tires, as weight will play a big part in which wheel I end up getting.
Thanks,
Brad

 

I have ground control coil springs. I did not roll up the fenders for the moment. As for the weight If i am not wrong is 23 pounds per wheel without tires.

the window tinting is lumar 35%.

 

The 18" GT1s are like 18/19 lbs each w/o tires ... why would the GT1s be that much more ... I guess I could be wrong on the GT1 number though.

 

You mean the GT3s being that much more heavier? Dude, you're all thumbs the last few days, hehe!

Its all those tasty little bolts/fixings that go around the rim, thats the culprit.

Funny though, as that my old SSR Decoltes 3 piece weighed in at 20lbs flat for a 18X9.5.

Heres what they look like on chaotica7's car, who I sold it to. Use to belong to Adam Saruwatari, and the centers were yellow to match his car. Centers were re-powder coated in charcoal - goes better with silver (my car) and looks darn good on c7's brilliant black. If I did not have a set of bling blings on order, I would be beside myself for selling them...



*edited for my silly typos, hehe*

 

dclin: I might need you to check my Haltech maps before I start the car so I don't blow it up!

 

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It looks good

 

so who out here runs a 245 or 255/35 in the front....I always thought it was too wide.... everyone runs the 235/40 which is most popular that I know....my car is on Eibach springs too...

 

simply amazing