Spirit-R Wheels Weighed...Pics
10-16-03, 08:33 PM
#1
Spirit-R Wheels Weighed...Pics
I put a set of Spirt-R rims on the scale, and it seems they weigh just a bit more than the RG-Rs in the same size, coming in at an even 19lbs for the 17x8.5 rears with +50 offset. They are a Mazda custom offset (+50 front and rear) and have a very minimally sized lip (which was the look I was going for) . It seems they are different than the BBS RG-Rs only in that they are of a different offset and that they have 'FD' stamped on the inside (and of course the Mazda-logoed center caps).
I also got them mounted with Pirellis and took some pictures.
I also got them mounted with Pirellis and took some pictures.
10-17-03, 07:38 AM
#5
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Aristo,
Damn, that looks gorgeous! The FD wheels have higher caliper clearances, which is why the lip is shallower (which looks great). Are yours 8.5 wide all around? What size Pirellis did you get? 245/40-17s? Asimmetricos? Great looking ride!
Damn, that looks gorgeous! The FD wheels have higher caliper clearances, which is why the lip is shallower (which looks great). Are yours 8.5 wide all around? What size Pirellis did you get? 245/40-17s? Asimmetricos? Great looking ride!
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10-17-03, 08:52 PM
#10
Thanks for the comments guys,
The wheels are 8 inches wide up front, and 8.5 rear. I was able to find them slightly used on some Japanese used wheel company website,and had my Japanese officemate do a bank transfer to the seller's account...then arranged a pickup through a heavy air freight shipping company..in total a PIA, but I got them for 1/3 what the go for new.
The wheels are 8 inches wide up front, and 8.5 rear. I was able to find them slightly used on some Japanese used wheel company website,and had my Japanese officemate do a bank transfer to the seller's account...then arranged a pickup through a heavy air freight shipping company..in total a PIA, but I got them for 1/3 what the go for new.
10-23-03, 06:15 PM
#24
Victor,
In the pic, the car is sitting on a set of HKS Hiperdamper IIs,at the preset height. The front is a little lower than it used to be with my old Eibachs, and the rear is quite a bit more dropped than with the Eibachs. I would say that the car sits at the same height as one on Racing Beat Springs, and just a tad higher than it would with H&Rs.
Optimus, the wheels are what they call black diamond (DBK) finish and look straight silver straight on, and somewhat like a gunmetal from certain side angles....part of the effect I think comes from the fact that the areas inside between the spokes is 'smoked' with a somewhat non-even coat of dark finish.
In the pic, the car is sitting on a set of HKS Hiperdamper IIs,at the preset height. The front is a little lower than it used to be with my old Eibachs, and the rear is quite a bit more dropped than with the Eibachs. I would say that the car sits at the same height as one on Racing Beat Springs, and just a tad higher than it would with H&Rs.
Optimus, the wheels are what they call black diamond (DBK) finish and look straight silver straight on, and somewhat like a gunmetal from certain side angles....part of the effect I think comes from the fact that the areas inside between the spokes is 'smoked' with a somewhat non-even coat of dark finish.
10-23-03, 07:29 PM
#25
Belligerent MoFo
Thanks for the info Aristo. I was thinking of getting some gunmetal Volks but I REALLY like the Spirit Rs. I'll see if my buddy can find some (used$$$) in Japan and ship them.
Thanks for posting
Victor
Thanks for posting
Victor