FD Wheel Fitment
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FD Wheel Fitment
Ok I searched but I couldn't find what I was looking for.
What tires can I run with:
Front-18x9 +34 offset
Rear-18x10 +42 offset
I have Tein S Tech Springs so it is dropped 1.42 in the front and 1.3 in the rear.
Will I have to roll the fenders?
What tires can I run with:
Front-18x9 +34 offset
Rear-18x10 +42 offset
I have Tein S Tech Springs so it is dropped 1.42 in the front and 1.3 in the rear.
Will I have to roll the fenders?
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here is my thread when I was working out the wheel fitment for my car
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=389749
I ended up running
255/35/18 in the front
275/35/18 in the back
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=389749
I ended up running
255/35/18 in the front
275/35/18 in the back
#6
For that offset to work you'll have to get a pretty hefty fender roll and up front you'll probably have to run a 245 series tire. Worse case scenario is you need coil-overs.
Check out posts started by plaguepunx where he uses 17x9+22 up front with a 235 series tire. You can make the low offset work but what you have to do to make it work might not be the best thing for handling and a daily driven car (However, Plaguepunx car looks BADASS!) Also, there's another guy running 17x10+35 rims with 255's on all four corners with the same springs as you ----> https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/5zigen-fn01-rcs-fd-621010/page4/
Check out posts started by plaguepunx where he uses 17x9+22 up front with a 235 series tire. You can make the low offset work but what you have to do to make it work might not be the best thing for handling and a daily driven car (However, Plaguepunx car looks BADASS!) Also, there's another guy running 17x10+35 rims with 255's on all four corners with the same springs as you ----> https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/5zigen-fn01-rcs-fd-621010/page4/
Last edited by apex_sideway; 07-27-07 at 12:32 AM.
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For whatever reason, the Japanese wheel makers always list offsets in the mid 30's for the FD, and I'm not sure what they're smoking.
It's been proven time and time again in the real world that offsets like that mean lunch time on your fender lips. For a 9" wheel, think 40 or higher... and you'll still do yourself a favor by getting the fenders rolled.
Good luck!
It's been proven time and time again in the real world that offsets like that mean lunch time on your fender lips. For a 9" wheel, think 40 or higher... and you'll still do yourself a favor by getting the fenders rolled.
Good luck!
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I don't want to hear about the fitment it's what I want.
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do it. make it fit if thats what you want. im sick of wheel fitment sissys!! i have a 17x9+17 up front right now. try a 35 series tire with 18s.
235s look fine on a 9, 225s thats not even much of a stretch. roll it. might have to yank the fender liners thats the only place i ever had trouble, but at my height even the stockers rubbed.
but you shouldnt go too nuts if you have to ask about fitment. tire size is a big part, if you run smaller tires low offsets are not an issue at all. 215 and 235 40 series is what i use. thats how. with 18s try a 35 series.
235s look fine on a 9, 225s thats not even much of a stretch. roll it. might have to yank the fender liners thats the only place i ever had trouble, but at my height even the stockers rubbed.
but you shouldnt go too nuts if you have to ask about fitment. tire size is a big part, if you run smaller tires low offsets are not an issue at all. 215 and 235 40 series is what i use. thats how. with 18s try a 35 series.
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Like was said before, check out plaguepunx car. he runs 17x9 +22, He's got a 5mm spacer on there now too because it wasn't enough for him!
I believe hes at 235/40 up front but dont quote me on that.
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Do you have a link to a thread that he has with pictures of his setup?
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#23
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Still looks like ****, and it negatively impacts performance.
Just say you're doing it for appearance only and be done with it. Don't try to sell some bullshit like "it's proper fitment for me". Proper fitment is not subjective.
Just say you're doing it for appearance only and be done with it. Don't try to sell some bullshit like "it's proper fitment for me". Proper fitment is not subjective.
#24
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Here ya go:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=578543
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=578543
On the road and on the track, the FD can act a little squirrelly with that much camber.
But whatever floats your boat.
#25
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also...
this guy in the post below yours
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=674309
has 18x9 +44 running 265/35/18
and had to CUT his fender lip!!!
Why on earth wouldn't you just get proper fitting wheels so you don't have to deal with this crap anyways! The FD has enough gremlins. Why create more.
this guy in the post below yours
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=674309
has 18x9 +44 running 265/35/18
and had to CUT his fender lip!!!
Why on earth wouldn't you just get proper fitting wheels so you don't have to deal with this crap anyways! The FD has enough gremlins. Why create more.