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03-07-09, 08:11 PM
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I am learning how to find replacement parts for my 82 RX7. Came to a complete stop when looking for replacement rims. Can I stick with 4 bolt pattern and find new chrome rims to replace stock rims? Any help would be nice! Thanks, rx7randy82.
03-08-09, 01:53 AM
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Finding good 4X110 rims isn't easy. I'm doing the big brake upgrade on my widebody. That will give me a 5X114.3 bolt pattern and many wheel options. Keep an eye on the 1st genparts for sale section and eBay for stock pattern wheels. BlackDragon.com has Pansport banana spoke style wheel for 650 a set.
03-08-09, 10:58 AM
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Thats probably the way to go, Changing wheel sizes. My question will be, 14" or 15"? Before I spend, I'd like to know which would handle better? Any rubbing when turning? and how much do I have to change? (rotors,calipers,suspension)
03-08-09, 02:28 PM
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Bigger rims will require different tires. A larger rim needs a lower profile tire in order to be the same outside diameter as a stock wheel/tire combo. You obviously cannot put a 13" tire on a 14 or 15" rim. If your tire choice doesn't go much wider or taller overall than stock, you shouldn't have issues rubbing your fenders or suspension.
Changing wheel sizes won't cause clearance issues for your brakes unless you go smaller. I don't know if they even make wheels smaller than 13". The problem is that your car has a very uncommon hub size. Most aftermarket wheels are 5 lug. To make matters worse, the 4 lug hubs on your car are spaced 110 mm apart (4x110 mentioned by trochoid). Not many automakers used this size over the years, and as a result, barely any aftermarket companies make rims for that lug pattern. I have personally seen less than 10 aftermarket rims that will slide onto your wheel studs properly.
Once your post count is a little higher, check out the Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes Forum. You may find what brands of wheels other people have found to fit your lugnut pattern. You also can go into the 1st gen forum and search for "5 lug swap". You will increase your wheel options exponentially by going to a 5x114.3 stud pattern. I haven't researched this swap at all, but it may require changing brakes, axles, or more. In the end, this will probably cost more than just finding rims you can bolt on to your existing hubs, but it will give you 1000 times more wheel options. Hope this helps. Welcome to the Forums!
Changing wheel sizes won't cause clearance issues for your brakes unless you go smaller. I don't know if they even make wheels smaller than 13". The problem is that your car has a very uncommon hub size. Most aftermarket wheels are 5 lug. To make matters worse, the 4 lug hubs on your car are spaced 110 mm apart (4x110 mentioned by trochoid). Not many automakers used this size over the years, and as a result, barely any aftermarket companies make rims for that lug pattern. I have personally seen less than 10 aftermarket rims that will slide onto your wheel studs properly.
Once your post count is a little higher, check out the Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes Forum. You may find what brands of wheels other people have found to fit your lugnut pattern. You also can go into the 1st gen forum and search for "5 lug swap". You will increase your wheel options exponentially by going to a 5x114.3 stud pattern. I haven't researched this swap at all, but it may require changing brakes, axles, or more. In the end, this will probably cost more than just finding rims you can bolt on to your existing hubs, but it will give you 1000 times more wheel options. Hope this helps. Welcome to the Forums!
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