RX7Club.com - Mazda RX7 Forum

RX7Club.com - Mazda RX7 Forum (https://www.rx7club.com/)
-   Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes (https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/)
-   -   My FD custom wheel set up. (https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/my-fd-custom-wheel-set-up-841895/)

vr6t3t4 05-24-09 07:02 PM

My FD custom wheel set up.
 
i did some measuring today and im going to try and fit 16x12's in the rear of my fd and 16x10's in the front

im gunna use a 7" backspace for all 4.

if i use enough camber i should be able to tuck the tires i think.

tires will be 225/45/16 F and 245/45/16 rear.

any input would be cool.

thanks

GoodfellaFD3S 05-24-09 08:14 PM

So you'll be running the same size tires that you can fit on stock 8 inch width wheels. Explain to me why you are doing this?

habu2 05-25-09 10:52 AM


Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S (Post 9235873)
So you'll be running the same size tires that you can fit on stock 8 inch width wheels. Explain to me why you are doing this?

Agree. Ricer stickers would have the same effect and be a lot cheaper... :icon_tdow

GreatShamanGT 05-25-09 08:15 PM


Originally Posted by habu2 (Post 9236847)
Agree. Ricer stickers would have the same effect and be a lot cheaper... :icon_tdow

and add more horsepower :icon_tup:

vr6t3t4 05-26-09 09:59 PM

i have more horsepower than you do....

cabaynes 05-26-09 10:40 PM


Originally Posted by vr6t3t4 (Post 9235724)

any input would be cool.

Really? Well in that case I think you're an idiot.

alex.hay 05-27-09 01:03 AM

well not that I would do this.... but, fronts should be fine, people run 10" wide with 7" backspacing and 280odd tyre without too much issue, rear I dont know, but you should probably be able to tuck the tyre with enough camber, your only issue may be fouling the trailing arms with a 16" wheel.

Why not run the same wheels with like a 280 tyre front and a 315ish out back? fronts would be ok I think, and maybe just flare the rear guards and that would work too... in conclusion, more tyre = more happiness

vr6t3t4 05-27-09 08:38 AM


Originally Posted by alex.hay (Post 9240950)
well not that I would do this.... but, fronts should be fine, people run 10" wide with 7" backspacing and 280odd tyre without too much issue, rear I dont know, but you should probably be able to tuck the tyre with enough camber, your only issue may be fouling the trailing arms with a 16" wheel.

Why not run the same wheels with like a 280 tyre front and a 315ish out back? fronts would be ok I think, and maybe just flare the rear guards and that would work too... in conclusion, more tyre = more happiness

sweet that will help i will measure the trailing arm thanks man

vr6t3t4 05-27-09 08:39 AM


Originally Posted by cabaynes (Post 9240524)
Really? Well in that case I think you're an idiot.

yes sir

Miata_mx5 05-27-09 02:01 PM

Are you going to do pulled and rolled fenders? You need it for sure to pull off 16 x 12/ 16 x 10 (offsets too?). I would go with a 17 or an 18 just so you can get a lower profile tire, and more choices.

I would definitely modify the alignment/suspesion as well. Especially if you intend on properly slamming the car to go with the look you are trying to achieve.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:15 AM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands