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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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So maybe like a 5mm spacer?

Looking at some Rota P45Rs (Nismo knock offs)
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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I had 1 mm of clearance with a 9 +25 from the shock.

you need a 3mm/5mm spacer and you'll be fine with that set up.

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So maybe like a 5mm spacer?

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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Do 4 lug miata wheels fit on a 4 lug 88 fc?

Hey Tatakai, this is roscoe... I just bought an rx7 you inspired me.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Risky Devil
I had 1 mm of clearance with a 9 +25 from the shock.

you need a 3mm/5mm spacer and you'll be fine with that set up.
Well I have Stance GR+ Coilovers if it makes a difference.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by K!NCH
Would a 17x9 +25 fit up front, with stock fenders?
inner clearance totally depends on what struts you're using.
i have 17x9 +24 up front, and theres about 1/2 inch clearance (with Tein Flex's)
so you all should really list what struts you have when talking front inner fitment.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh18_2k
inner clearance totally depends on what struts you're using.
i have 17x9 +24 up front, and theres about 1/2 inch clearance (with Tein Flex's)
so you all should really list what struts you have when talking front inner fitment.
See above. Stance GR+.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 88 Superfly
Do 4 lug miata wheels fit on a 4 lug 88 fc?
No, different bolt patterns.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by K!NCH
See above. Stance GR+.
same as me, stances are way beefier than teins. you might need to run like a 3mm slip on spacer or something. i was a little scared they wouldn't clear when i test mounted them.

roscoe, good **** man!! i'll pm you about my hood and what you need to buy
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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would 17x7 with 38 offset (front) and 17x9 with 35 offset (rear) work. What would i have to do?
Im on stock suspension going on tiens in the near future. Also wanna make clear the bolt pattern since im new to the rx7 it is 5x114 right?

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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 1sikrotary
would 17x7 with 38 offset (front) and 17x9 with 35 offset (rear) work. What would i have to do?
Im on stock suspension going on tiens in the near future. Also wanna make clear the bolt pattern since im new to the rx7 it is 5x114 right?
17X7 38mm offset with a 225/45 and rear with a 255/40 17X9 35mm offset fit fine, no spacers, coilovers, fender rolling or pulling needed. Bolt on and go. yes, the Rx-7 is a 5 on 114.3 or 4.5"

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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Tatakai
same as me, stances are way beefier than teins. you might need to run like a 3mm slip on spacer or something. i was a little scared they wouldn't clear when i test mounted them.

roscoe, good **** man!! i'll pm you about my hood and what you need to buy
Yeah, got it.

Had her sideways on the test drive, unsure of what's in the rear. but she's mint.

lol non turbo, thanks for all the info.

I am only paying 1200 for the car and it is freaking mint bro. It has a full Racing Beat exhaust and sounds amazing, stock 4 lug. It has an HKS trans and fluid! lol makes tons of noise but shifts absolutely amazing.

she's quick. and a shiton better than a neon.

Does anyone know about my above question?
Do four lug miata wheels fit on a four lug fc?
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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read above
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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Oh, my bad dude.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RacerXtreme7
17X7 38mm offset with a 225/45 and rear with a 255/40 17X9 35mm offset fit fine, no spacers, coilovers, fender rolling or pulling needed. Bolt on and go. yes, the Rx-7 is a 5 on 114.3 or 4.5"

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thanks man
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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How do you guys think a set of Nissan 280z wheels would look on an FC?

15x7
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 88 Superfly
How do you guys think a set of Nissan 280z wheels would look on an FC?

15x7
Whats the offset? Anything less than +40 should be good.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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I've ordered up some FEED Frenders - So I'm getting some new alloys, unsure of what offsets/alloy widths I will need to make it look good though.
The fenders make the front arches 2.5cm wider & the rears 2cm wider. I would want to run 18s. 255 front & 265-285 back (unsure - don't want to slow it down too much as its only ~320rwhp.)

any ideas?
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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hey i want to run a 17x8 front and a 17x9 rear with coilovers what offsets would i need for a flush fitment?
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthSideSlider
hey i want to run a 17x8 front and a 17x9 rear with coilovers what offsets would i need for a flush fitment?
Probably +25 and +15 maybe?
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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"flush" is a relative term these days and doesn't actually mean flush (as in dictionary term. level with). So give us a tire width you'd like to run and how much your willing to butcher your fenders and I'm sure you'll get the offsets for the look your after.

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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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im looking to run 235s front and 255srear. i would like to roll my fenders but not pull them.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthSideSlider
im looking to run 235s front and 255srear. i would like to roll my fenders but not pull them.
go here http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp and put in some specs of a wheel offset someone else has posted, and go from there to figure out what you want. i would say i've pulled my fronts about 30mm total.

9.5, +17

so just plug in something like 9, +22 and see what it says. if anything you want more inner clearence and like retract 25mm from the outside, i can barely fit a peice of paper in between my coils and wheels. but i think with a 9 wide you're going to have to do a really good roll/slight pull regardless. run 225 front tires for sure, maybe even 215's depends on ride height
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Hes looking to run 8 in front, 9 in rear. With a 225 front and 255 rear 30~35mm offset will fit no mods at all, if you want them to stick out past the fenders and you WANT to roll your fenders (notice he said roll and NOT pull), then lower offsets will be needed like a 25mm offset. Anything more and you'll probly need narrower tires. Hopefully guys that have more experiance making low offset whels can give a better offset, I'm used to making wheels actually FIT on the car with tires that FIT on the rim.

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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 02:51 AM
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dont be so rude.

just because you have a different opinion of what flush fitment is, you dont have to be gay about it.
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 05:56 AM
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I have a question guys, and girls. Is it safe to put 10mm spacer on a 18x8.5 starting offset at 35mm front and 18x9.5 37mm rear, basically will there be a problem that when I put these wheel on I won't have enough stud to get the wheel nice and secure?, hope i will have enough, what you guys think

front will be end up 25mm and rear is 27mm or 32mm if i put 5mm spacer which i think the rear will have no problem on the stud

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