99 spec rims vs. stock rims - FD
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99 spec rims vs. stock rims - FD
Hello guys (and girls if any),
I appologize if this has been discussed extensively already.
I have a 94 FD with the stock rims and I am contemplating the 99 spec rims that are Front: 17" X 8
Rear: 17" X 8.5
The idea is to get a tiny bit wider tires in the back (maybe Front 235 Rear 255 overall) to get better cornering. I like the idea of the OEM look but I have not found much details about these wheels vs. the stock rims.
Do you guys know the main difference between these ones and the stock ones, weight, size, etc?
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks,
Joel
I appologize if this has been discussed extensively already.
I have a 94 FD with the stock rims and I am contemplating the 99 spec rims that are Front: 17" X 8
Rear: 17" X 8.5
The idea is to get a tiny bit wider tires in the back (maybe Front 235 Rear 255 overall) to get better cornering. I like the idea of the OEM look but I have not found much details about these wheels vs. the stock rims.
Do you guys know the main difference between these ones and the stock ones, weight, size, etc?
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks,
Joel
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I dont know a whole lot about the specs of each, but i love my 99 spec wheels. They look a lot better imo, give you a little more tire in the back, and i believe they weigh pretty much the same as the OEM 16". Im running some spacers front and back and they look pretty aggressive.
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I dont know a whole lot about the specs of each, but i love my 99 spec wheels. They look a lot better imo, give you a little more tire in the back, and i believe they weigh pretty much the same as the OEM 16". Im running some spacers front and back and they look pretty aggressive.
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I have owned the 99 spec rims before changing to an aftermarket rim. They are very light and handle great.
The only issue I had was I wanted a bit more flush. Perhaps spacers would have done that, I don't know.
The only issue I had was I wanted a bit more flush. Perhaps spacers would have done that, I don't know.
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That is some sweet looking FD, I like the idea of keeping it close to OEM look while still having some nice goodies.
Anyone could tell me how much the front and rear wheels weight? I have sen so many post on their weight, some saying they are heavier, some lighter, this way I would do the same on my stock wheel and post the data for those looking for them in the future.
Thanks for your feedback guys.
Joel
Anyone could tell me how much the front and rear wheels weight? I have sen so many post on their weight, some saying they are heavier, some lighter, this way I would do the same on my stock wheel and post the data for those looking for them in the future.
Thanks for your feedback guys.
Joel
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I think they are both near the same weight while the 99 spec does weigh slightly more. After all it is a 17inch rim compared to a 16rim.
I think the difference was around 2lbs but its been a while since I compared.
I think the difference was around 2lbs but its been a while since I compared.
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Fronts were around 8kg, rears a little more - not helped by the resolution of the bathroom scales.
If buying second-hand, good idea to get them spun up and indicated, can be a few nasty surprises, the BBS ones should be better in that regard, although there is a minor weight penalty.
If buying second-hand, good idea to get them spun up and indicated, can be a few nasty surprises, the BBS ones should be better in that regard, although there is a minor weight penalty.
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Zhe, big improvement
Anyone running S-R wheels or 99 spec wheels should consider doing the same..... my dad just picked up a set of these same wheels (99), not sure if I can convince his old azz to try spacers or not
Anyone running S-R wheels or 99 spec wheels should consider doing the same..... my dad just picked up a set of these same wheels (99), not sure if I can convince his old azz to try spacers or not
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RPF01 Enkeis are 15.5 to 16 lbs, if you're saying they weigh {(16.90 ; 16.84 ;17.06 ;17.06 lbs)} they're not too far off. But the 99' spec cost more than the Enkeis...hard choice.
Thanks for the data.
Thanks for the data.