The Official FC Wheel Fitment Thread
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I started reading this 8 year long and still going thread today. I read the first 6-7 pages, then skipped to the end.
Most of the first pages that were written in 2001 are about 16"-17" wheels.
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they think of this fitment:
18X8.5 +35 offset up front. 225 45 18 Tires (I have these laying around, not sure if they will clear)
18X9.5 +35 offset in the back. 265 25 18 Tires
Any ideas? On this? I am sure that the rear is probably ok, but I wonder about the front. I might be able to get a hold of a pair of 215 35 18 tires for the front, but that might be a pretty big stretch on 8.5's.
Most of the first pages that were written in 2001 are about 16"-17" wheels.
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they think of this fitment:
18X8.5 +35 offset up front. 225 45 18 Tires (I have these laying around, not sure if they will clear)
18X9.5 +35 offset in the back. 265 25 18 Tires
Any ideas? On this? I am sure that the rear is probably ok, but I wonder about the front. I might be able to get a hold of a pair of 215 35 18 tires for the front, but that might be a pretty big stretch on 8.5's.
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I started reading this 8 year long and still going thread today. I read the first 6-7 pages, then skipped to the end.
Most of the first pages that were written in 2001 are about 16"-17" wheels.
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they think of this fitment:
18X8.5 +35 offset up front. 225 45 18 Tires (I have these laying around, not sure if they will clear)
18X9.5 +35 offset in the back. 265 25 18 Tires
Any ideas? On this? I am sure that the rear is probably ok, but I wonder about the front. I might be able to get a hold of a pair of 215 35 18 tires for the front, but that might be a pretty big stretch on 8.5's.
Most of the first pages that were written in 2001 are about 16"-17" wheels.
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they think of this fitment:
18X8.5 +35 offset up front. 225 45 18 Tires (I have these laying around, not sure if they will clear)
18X9.5 +35 offset in the back. 265 25 18 Tires
Any ideas? On this? I am sure that the rear is probably ok, but I wonder about the front. I might be able to get a hold of a pair of 215 35 18 tires for the front, but that might be a pretty big stretch on 8.5's.
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I was waiting for you to tell me you had them custom machined to accept L.E.D.'s so they'd light-up too...
...and I beg to differ... my RX is fast enough to get me killed inside of it; ESPECIALLY with me driving!
can ya make mine 'hinged' so they'll fold up with the top?, I have a 'vert...
what is your 'target' h/p for that beast anyhow?
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Wow, thanks man, that looks like perfect fitment. What tire size is on the front? the 215 35 18 or 225 45 18?
Nice car by the way!
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mmmm
heres my acura tl... that i drive..... when i dont want to "rally cross all high like a truck".
Satin black wrinkle finish with 14kt gold lip. wheel specs are possibly incorrect, i built them myself from parts i ordered from work. (rear wheel spec: 19x10 0mm outer lips+19x9.5 -12mm inner lips[around19x10.25], ultra low disc vs-xx center)235 35 19 fk452, front 19x8+28 high disc 225 30 19 fk452.. i know its not an rx7, but dude just hit the nail on the head on my wheel setup finish..
other dood...
target power for 09 summer is 650 wheel tq at a scrap metal skeleton weight of 2250 wet w/ driver, 9 gal of c16, and a 42lb bottle bolted in shotgun.
heres my acura tl... that i drive..... when i dont want to "rally cross all high like a truck".
Satin black wrinkle finish with 14kt gold lip. wheel specs are possibly incorrect, i built them myself from parts i ordered from work. (rear wheel spec: 19x10 0mm outer lips+19x9.5 -12mm inner lips[around19x10.25], ultra low disc vs-xx center)235 35 19 fk452, front 19x8+28 high disc 225 30 19 fk452.. i know its not an rx7, but dude just hit the nail on the head on my wheel setup finish..
other dood...
target power for 09 summer is 650 wheel tq at a scrap metal skeleton weight of 2250 wet w/ driver, 9 gal of c16, and a 42lb bottle bolted in shotgun.
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That front tire size is taller than the rear one. If it works though that's great. It's factory tire size on the RX8 and 350Z front, which is quite tall.
Typically for FC tire diameters you would want to stick with:
225/40/18 front
255/35/18 rear or 265/35/18
If you get coilovers it's doubtful that a 8.5" +35 will clear the suspension up front. just fyi.
Rishie
Typically for FC tire diameters you would want to stick with:
225/40/18 front
255/35/18 rear or 265/35/18
If you get coilovers it's doubtful that a 8.5" +35 will clear the suspension up front. just fyi.
Rishie
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mmmm
heres my acura tl... that i drive..... when i dont want to "rally cross all high like a truck".
Satin black wrinkle finish with 14kt gold lip. wheel specs are possibly incorrect, i built them myself from parts i ordered from work. (rear wheel spec: 19x10 0mm outer lips+19x9.5 -12mm inner lips[around19x10.25], ultra low disc vs-xx center)235 35 19 fk452, front 19x8+28 high disc 225 30 19 fk452.. i know its not an rx7, but dude just hit the nail on the head on my wheel setup finish..
other dood...
target power for 09 summer is 650 wheel tq at a scrap metal skeleton weight of 2250 wet w/ driver, 9 gal of c16, and a 42lb bottle bolted in shotgun.
heres my acura tl... that i drive..... when i dont want to "rally cross all high like a truck".
Satin black wrinkle finish with 14kt gold lip. wheel specs are possibly incorrect, i built them myself from parts i ordered from work. (rear wheel spec: 19x10 0mm outer lips+19x9.5 -12mm inner lips[around19x10.25], ultra low disc vs-xx center)235 35 19 fk452, front 19x8+28 high disc 225 30 19 fk452.. i know its not an rx7, but dude just hit the nail on the head on my wheel setup finish..
other dood...
target power for 09 summer is 650 wheel tq at a scrap metal skeleton weight of 2250 wet w/ driver, 9 gal of c16, and a 42lb bottle bolted in shotgun.
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That front tire size is taller than the rear one. If it works though that's great. It's factory tire size on the RX8 and 350Z front, which is quite tall.
Typically for FC tire diameters you would want to stick with:
225/40/18 front
255/35/18 rear or 265/35/18
If you get coilovers it's doubtful that a 8.5" +35 will clear the suspension up front. just fyi.
Rishie
Typically for FC tire diameters you would want to stick with:
225/40/18 front
255/35/18 rear or 265/35/18
If you get coilovers it's doubtful that a 8.5" +35 will clear the suspension up front. just fyi.
Rishie
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hi every one i havent read all the stuff in here but i hope people here can help me
i got a set of TSW Snetterton 18X8 with 40 offset
will this fit on the FC without spacer? and what kind of tire size should i be running?
thanks if PM me if possible or just reply here
i got a set of TSW Snetterton 18X8 with 40 offset
will this fit on the FC without spacer? and what kind of tire size should i be running?
thanks if PM me if possible or just reply here
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You'll need at least a 5mm spacer in front to run 225's, and maybe 235's.
10-15mm spacer will allow 245's, but you may have to roll the inner lip of the fenders.
Flush fitment is relative, but a 10-15mm spacer will put you pretty close.
You can run a 245 in the rear with no problems.
10-15mm spacer will allow 245's, but you may have to roll the inner lip of the fenders.
Flush fitment is relative, but a 10-15mm spacer will put you pretty close.
You can run a 245 in the rear with no problems.
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I've got 17x7 wheels, +42 offset (I think). Tires: 215/40 front, 215/45 rear.
Right now they sit too far in. Would a 7/16" (11mm) spacer make much of a difference?
Would 225 tires fit with the 7/16" spacers?
(EDIT: I know I need longer studs with the spacers)
Right now they sit too far in. Would a 7/16" (11mm) spacer make much of a difference?
Would 225 tires fit with the 7/16" spacers?
(EDIT: I know I need longer studs with the spacers)
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thanks maczpayne for the reply now just got to save money for the tires the fenders have been rolled because im running 3rd gen rims with 20mm spacer. quick question again should i be running 40 or 45 side wall?
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this is my 2nd post lol im lookin on getting some 18x9 et12 fronts and 18x10 et30 rear, i tried to search for that offset on those wheels and i found that the rears will fit but im concerned about the fronts, i have some stance coilovers waiting to be put in so i will be able to camber the fronts. ANY help would be greatly appreciated guys.
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i am really into using stock wheels from other cars... was wondering about fitment from 17" wheels on newer miatas, camrys, maximas, and 300zx/350z.
any tips would be great. have some nice BMW wheels, but they are the wrong bolt pattern.
tried conquest wheels, but they have the wrong offset.
any tips would be great. have some nice BMW wheels, but they are the wrong bolt pattern.
tried conquest wheels, but they have the wrong offset.
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wow i seem to have killed this long lived thread... sorry.
BTW: i think i am getting a set of 17x7 G35 sedan wheels to put on my vert... they look like they will work, mounted them on car, and measured things. no tires on them so not sure of exact fitment, but it looks like i will have to run smaller front tires to clear. also is there a smaller dust cap for the front hubs? the centercap will not stay on the wheels with the dustcap in place.
BTW: i think i am getting a set of 17x7 G35 sedan wheels to put on my vert... they look like they will work, mounted them on car, and measured things. no tires on them so not sure of exact fitment, but it looks like i will have to run smaller front tires to clear. also is there a smaller dust cap for the front hubs? the centercap will not stay on the wheels with the dustcap in place.
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For anyone running 9 wides front/ back any issues with rubbing?
I have a set of 17x9s with 255 wides and was thinking of throwing them on, but wasn't sure if anything needed trimmed. I do not have coilovers at this time, so if anyone has had experience, input would be greatly appreciated!
I have a set of 17x9s with 255 wides and was thinking of throwing them on, but wasn't sure if anything needed trimmed. I do not have coilovers at this time, so if anyone has had experience, input would be greatly appreciated!