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The Official FC Wheel Fitment Thread

Old Aug 10, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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if I roll the fenders in the front will the tires stick out? Also I don't have coilovers, just tokiko blues and RB springs, so can I pull off adjusting the camber with camber plates?
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Osirus9
if I roll the fenders in the front will the tires stick out? Also I don't have coilovers, just tokiko blues and RB springs, so can I pull off adjusting the camber with camber plates?
The tires will stick out depending on how much pull you give the front fenders. What tire size are you planning on running? 225? 235? 255?

The reason why coilovers are recommended is because the springs are narrower. Your RB springs get wider near the top of the strut, which may come into contact with your wheel and/or tire. If you decide to stay with the RB springs, you will need a larger than 20mm spacer to clear the spring, resulting in the need for more flare/pull in your fender.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 04:39 AM
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how would 17x8 +32 fit all around on an fc?
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 05:10 AM
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from what ive read/researched im guessing 5mm spacer in front and a 15mm spacer in the rear for a flusher look?
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MaczPayne
The tires will stick out depending on how much pull you give the front fenders. What tire size are you planning on running? 225? 235? 255?

The reason why coilovers are recommended is because the springs are narrower. Your RB springs get wider near the top of the strut, which may come into contact with your wheel and/or tire. If you decide to stay with the RB springs, you will need a larger than 20mm spacer to clear the spring, resulting in the need for more flare/pull in your fender.
ok I see now. so camber adjustment only helps with the fenders. But the big springs are what's really gonna kill me here. I was hoping to stick with the 255s that would come with these wheels but I realize they might be too big. 235s more reasonable?
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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235's will be a little easier, yeah!

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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 02:20 AM
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Hopefully picking up som RPF1s soon. 17x9 +22
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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17x7.5, +40, 215/50R17

For snow tires, universal lug patters so I am looking to swap between my subaru and RX7

I have racing beat springs if that matters.

Will they fit?
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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16x8 F 16x9 R both 0mm offset Work Equips(5 spokes), does anyone know if these wheels have enough clearance for 4pot TII brakes? I'm planning on buying these wheels for my Mariah mode one widebody FB, re-speed TII brake kit. I've seen some pics of these wheels on TII's, one guy said he had to grind the caliper a bit, the others didn't mention spacers or anything. Did these wheels even come with different center discs?

Also, does anyone know if you can mount the center disc in front of the lip? I'm going to try calling Work on monday, but I figured someone here might know. Normally the center is sandwiched between the lip and barrel, but I might need to move it to get the rears to fit, gonna be very close.
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Those offsets should work just fine. I'd be more worried if the offset was > +20
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Random but relevant... I've been using Armor All Tire Shine Gel, and I must say, it works awesome and last long. I first use Armor All Ultra Shine All wheel & tire spray cleaner, rinse, dry then apply the Gel and it does make a difference. Seems likes it stays "wet" more this way than just washing the wheels and tires with car wash water. Here's a picture of a week after and still just as shiny/wet. I have used Black Magic and other sprays but this is by far the best I've found.



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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Does anyone have pictures of a +0 or +10 offset on stock fenders?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by farberio
17x7.5, +40, 215/50R17

For snow tires, universal lug patters so I am looking to swap between my subaru and RX7

I have racing beat springs if that matters.

Will they fit?
I know this is a newb question, but I don't have the time to look through a bunch of peoples random opinions about wheels that aren't what I am specifically looking for. Can someone give me a quick yay or nay?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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The tire is bigger than stock and the car is lower than stock; You're fine in the rear, but up front, you might rub if you turn too sharp. Take it easy and you'll be okay.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Searched this thread but didn't see much that was specific to this setup.

I may be attending my first drift event with a stock Turbo2, bone stock. I'm thinking about picking up a set of these to run out back: http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/365-5812/10002/-1

Will this set serve me well enough without and rolling/pulling of fenders out back? Stock sussy, thinking about running a 195 or 205 width tire.

I've also got a set of Conquest rims, 16x7 +18 and 16x8 -10, will these work out back without any body adjustments?

Sorry for the ignorance, never was much on aftermarket rims but I will need a set or three due to the surface of the course we'll be running on and I'm trying to get out of this first event as cheaply as possible. Thanks for any help!
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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the conquest rims wont work in the back without body mods...the wheels in the link you posted wont work either.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MDD0101
the conquest rims wont work in the back without body mods...the wheels in the link you posted wont work either.
Damn, alright. Thanks for the response.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by K!NCH
Does anyone have pictures of a +0 or +10 offset on stock fenders?
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-non-technical-pictures-198/few-quick-shots-fc-786301/


my old gxl, last few pics are 16x8 +0
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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15x8.5JJ et 0 front wrapped in 205/45z/r15 Nitto NT01-R's
15x10JJ et -29 rears wrapped in 225/45z/r15 Toyo Proxes R1R's

Once I'm back in town, will be starting rear quarter modification (pulling a custom wide-body, capped with gutted panspeed over-fenders from and rear)










iphone snaps... will obviously be lower once it's on the ground, with necessary fender alterations.

front fitment




rear...
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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Interesting tire choice and fitment, post finished pics!
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 01:29 AM
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just dropped the car another 2 inches. starion wide body wheels. 16x8 11mm front 16x9 0mm rear. car is going white so i didnt care about the paint. its my ghetto slider
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Hey guys, just got some new wheels and tires; figured I might as well post them.





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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Very clean TII.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 03:38 AM
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iphone snap... but getting there...

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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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