Recently stumbled upon a set of Spirit R wheels in fairly great condition (that I can see from the pics) that a friend is selling. Does anyone have experience on the current value that these wheels are going for? How much would the value be affected if there was minor curb rash? Any insight appreciated

 

Steering wheels or rims?

Steering wheel probably $600-$900.

Rims probably go for about $2000.

This set was asking $3000, sold for $2100:
https://www.rx7club.com/wheels-tires...wheels-861049/

This set was asking $2200, sold for $2050:
https://www.rx7club.com/wheels-tires...irit-r-965513/

 

That was 2011

IMO today these things are not worth much

1500 max here in the states IMO

People don't want 17 inch wheels

 

I also want to add, that for 2k you can get nicer wheels too

 

Yeah the rims, not steering wheel. They come with tires as well. His price seemed really reasonable for what I thought they are.

 

Just from looking at the Japanese market, Spirit R parts seem to still be selling at a premium right now. Wasn't sure if this was still the case in the US/CAN

 

how much was he asking? curious

 

I noticed a drop in value for Spirit R parts in Japan other than Recaros. Sun faded and torn seats now sell for $3500/pair in Japan.

I'd say $1500 is about right for good wheels. Absolutely mint would see $2000.

 

Agreed. Only fanatics would spend that much cash. You'd have to be willing to ship country-wide to find the right buyer for Spirit R wheels.

 

Price isn't set in stone but I believe 1500. Also not sure on the condition, so theres that. From the pics, theres no curb rash but the centre of the wheels near the caps looks marked up on a few

 

offsets are OEM, which means weak. Widths are OEM, which means weak.

You're better off with a nice set of BBS RG-Rs that are wider with a more aggressive offset.

 

Yes, I saw them as more of a collectors piece than anything due to the production numbers. Those RG-Rs look surprisingly similar to the Spirit R rims.

 

17" 255 wide tyres run wider than 18"s, which if you want to race in a tyre limited class is a good thing, 255 40 R17 is also considerably cheaper than 255 35 R18. Also 255 35 R18 does not meet the OEM load rating if your area's road laws say you can't reduce the load rating from the OEM option.

255 50 R16 has a load rating of 92, whereas 255 35 18 has a load rating of 90, and 255 40 17 has a load rating of 94 with options of 98 available. I know what I feel safer doing

The problem with RG-R's is that the black Mazda OEM centre caps don't fit and they look like ***** on the car compared to genuine Spirit R Type A wheels.

 

Spirit-Rs are BBS RG-Rs...



These are 18x8.5 18x9.5.

 

Matt, what size tires are you running in that pic?

 

Shoot me a PM on the spirit-r wheels, I may have a buyer for them.

 

18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear.

Offset I believe is in the 30's... like +32 front and +38 rear.

Tires are 255/35 front and 275/30 rear.

 

sa-weet!

 

Damn though...$900 a wheel...ouch.

 

Yeah, but there's a set in the wheel and tire FS section for something nutty like $1700.

 

Spirit Rs no longer available, should have jumped on them when I had the chance...

 

I agree. I looked through the size, offsets, and color and there is a reason why the oem wheels are that price. You can't get near the size and the spirit r wheels look awesome. Not everyone wants 18's. I'm looking to spend the money on spirit r wheels. I love the authentic look.

 

Sakebomb Garage is making very nice wheels that are replicas of the Spirit R's but in wider widths/better offset. I think they are still 17" as well. May want to look into that too.

Dale

 

We definitely are and they are great! Many in the wild currently!

https://www.sakebombgarage.com/rz-fo...-45-fd3s-rx-7/

17x9 +45 which will fit all our BBK and clearance for others.
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-w...hread-1140778/

 

BBS RG-R's in 18"