Tips on buying new wheels (FD)?
09-21-08, 11:32 AM
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Tips on buying new wheels (FD)?
HI, I got a great deal on a set of enkei NT03 silver colored wheels for my FD3s.. the only thing I'm not sure about is that all four wheels are 18x 10.. would it look funny on my car having the same size thickness on all four wheels?? and how about the handling will it improve or decrease?? thanks
09-21-08, 02:56 PM
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I think that's going to suck.
What are the offsets?
Get 17" wheels. Get them right the first time. Don't settle 'coz they're cheap.
I think 18" are way too damn big. Personally, I wouldnt put such things.
I don't have alot of pix but here's my car on 17x9F and 17x10 Rear. I forgot the offset but you can research that. I'd have to look it up if you want to find out.
09-22-08, 11:13 AM
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I got 18x9 front and 18x10 rear wedsport sa70 right now.. but would like to see if all 18x10 would look nice or not..if you vould find out it would be great.. by the way nice ride.. could you show me more of your car please.. are those stock body kit?
09-22-08, 12:45 PM
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Take a look in this thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/5zigen-fn01-rcs-fd-621010/
You'll see some 17x10 all around shots in there.
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/5zigen-fn01-rcs-fd-621010/
You'll see some 17x10 all around shots in there.
09-23-08, 10:17 AM
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hey mahjik.. you are kind of a wise rx7 expert.. and has helped me a lot before, would 18x10 enkei nto3 all around wheels affect my cars handling or ruin something in the front end of my car?? just wanna be sure before I purchase it
09-23-08, 11:01 AM
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Depending on the offset and tires, you could rub the inside liner on hard turns. There are wires in these locations and people have rubbed through the liner before and damaged the wires. Running larger wheels/tires can cause the car to "groove hunt" more on the streets. I can also cause more steering effort as well.
09-23-08, 11:31 AM
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sorry I could nt tell u the offsets on it but.. right now my wheels are 18x9 in front, would upgrading to a x10 size affect what you mentioned or just the 18 inch size wheels in general the problem?? what I'm trying to say is that if I changed to 18x10 all around would it differ a lot from my current fitment of 18x9 f and 18x10 r?? thats it.. thanks anyway
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09-23-08, 11:46 AM
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no offset information = no possible answer
if the offset is the same between your current wheel and new wheel, it will only differ in that the wheel will extend both inside and outside by an addition half inch, roughly 13mm. whether the 10" wide will fit depends. get us the the offset.
if the offset is different all bets are off. offset heavily affects fitment. nobody here can give you an answer on what changes unless you know offset for the new wheel. once again, get us the offset.
wheel fitment advice without offset is like buying shoes without knowing your own shoe size. hit or miss. get the damn offset.
if the offset is the same between your current wheel and new wheel, it will only differ in that the wheel will extend both inside and outside by an addition half inch, roughly 13mm. whether the 10" wide will fit depends. get us the the offset.
if the offset is different all bets are off. offset heavily affects fitment. nobody here can give you an answer on what changes unless you know offset for the new wheel. once again, get us the offset.
wheel fitment advice without offset is like buying shoes without knowing your own shoe size. hit or miss. get the damn offset.
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09-29-08, 11:57 PM
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will fit with rolled fenders and slight stretch in tires.... but the real question is where did you get your hands on some Enkei Nto3+m 18x10 +25 in a 5x114.3 bolt configuration?... only 5X120 is availible in that size. i would love a pair also...
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I got it from Japan.. It costs me about 1000 dollars.. sweet deal huh.. brand new.. I heard that in Japan a lot of rx7's use it.. If your interested I can find a set.. but after that you have to find ways to ship it to you..
