GlitchFC

well at first i belived that anything with a 35-45 offset would work for an FC, and these are a +43 offset, but i stopped by a rotary shop today and one of the guys there said that theyd have to be 40 to fit. are these rims going to work for me?
btw i have an 88 GXL if that helps

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rx7gslse

Can't really help you on the fitment, but those are the same ones I looked at for my 1st gen, but they only came in 42mm offset (16x7) and didn't work...

wtdpn115

i have a 38 offset it works for me so yea

GlitchFC

but will more than 40 rub the suspension?

GlitchFC

but will more than 40 rub the suspension is the question, and if so, can i take it to a rim shop and widen them and change the offset?

GlitchFC

but will more than 40 rub the suspension is the question, and if so, can i take it to a rim shop and widen them and change the offset?

GlitchFC

holy **** my computer suxors

RETed

It should work.


-Ted

GlitchFC

anyone else know 4 sure? the rims havent gotten here yet....

EL PAALO

I tried a 17x7 +42 with a 215/40 17 Yokohama A520 that rubbed the suspension. My suspension was pretty fuxor'd though - could be part of the problem (90 GXL with AAS if that matters).

Yes, you could take it too a rim shop and have them cut the wheel up and piece it back together with a lower offset. Why not just get some hubcentric spacers?

TekryderS13

rock a 5mm spacer.. do FCs really need to rock such high offsets? Sorry if thats kinda stupid question, but im a nissan s13 guy always liked the fc and thats a high offset for us.

GlitchFC

how much do said spacers cost? and where can i get em?

Glitch

O 16581 72452 5

They can be picked up at most local rim dealerships at a cost of ~$8 a piece. Longer studs are recommended with this type of spacer, but i've yet to actually hear of anyone snapping or stripping studs with only a 5mm spacer.