What do you think of these rims?
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What do you think of these rims?
I know there Exel wheels but there only $899 for a set of 18x7.5 in Gunmetal with tires. http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/exel/radiusgm.gif
Originally posted by rotary4
Yes I was thinking of putting them on an Fd. How wide should they be? I'm assuming 8+
Yes I was thinking of putting them on an Fd. How wide should they be? I'm assuming 8+
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Ok, I understand that the stock wheels are 8" BUT if someone was to put a set of 18x7.5" wheels on their FD with a +43 offset would it look ok? It may not perform as well as a wider wheel but if its for looks would they look good? Or would they look too "tucked in" with a 43 offset?
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Originally posted by OneBadRx7
Ok, I understand that the stock wheels are 8" BUT if someone was to put a set of 18x7.5" wheels on their FD with a +43 offset would it look ok? It may not perform as well as a wider wheel but if its for looks would they look good? Or would they look too "tucked in" with a 43 offset?
Ok, I understand that the stock wheels are 8" BUT if someone was to put a set of 18x7.5" wheels on their FD with a +43 offset would it look ok? It may not perform as well as a wider wheel but if its for looks would they look good? Or would they look too "tucked in" with a 43 offset?
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I was just simply trying to get an answer for the guy that posted this thread originally, not for me. I think he just wants to know if they will look weird or bad since they arent real wide. Besides I dont think adding 18" wheels are really adding any kind of performance, he could always put his stockers back on if he goes to the track.
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Originally posted by SleepR1
Please don't buy wheels for looks. You're a legitimate sports car owner, now. This means you buy stuff for your car that adds performance, not show. Don't be a typical Civic owner trying to "pose" like s/he's got a sports car...you don't have to do that as an FD Rx7 owner.
Please don't buy wheels for looks. You're a legitimate sports car owner, now. This means you buy stuff for your car that adds performance, not show. Don't be a typical Civic owner trying to "pose" like s/he's got a sports car...you don't have to do that as an FD Rx7 owner.
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Originally posted by SleepR1
Please don't buy wheels for looks. You're a legitimate sports car owner, now. This means you buy stuff for your car that adds performance, not show. Don't be a typical Civic owner trying to "pose" like s/he's got a sports car...you don't have to do that as an FD Rx7 owner.
Please don't buy wheels for looks. You're a legitimate sports car owner, now. This means you buy stuff for your car that adds performance, not show. Don't be a typical Civic owner trying to "pose" like s/he's got a sports car...you don't have to do that as an FD Rx7 owner.
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Originally posted by SleepR1
FWIW, my humble opinion... you can buy whatever you want; but if you hear other serious FD owners snickering behind your back after they see the uh...er..."stylin rims" you bought for your FD; don't send me hatemail--cuz, I told you so
FWIW, my humble opinion... you can buy whatever you want; but if you hear other serious FD owners snickering behind your back after they see the uh...er..."stylin rims" you bought for your FD; don't send me hatemail--cuz, I told you so
Once again, who makes you or them the God of RX7's? Personally I think trashing your FD around an autocross track is stupid. Am I gonna talk behind your back like a 16 year old? No, because it's their car.
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I have to agree. I think 7.5 in rims is a total step backwards if you are driving an FD. If you ever plan to add HP you will need more traction, and 7.5" is not the way to go if that's the case. They will look awfully narrow on an FD. I would look at 8.5" or 9.5" width if I was you.
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Personally I think trashing your FD around an autocross track is stupid.
Personally I think trashing your FD around an autocross track is stupid.
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Originally posted by bricke
I have to agree. I think 7.5 in rims is a total step backwards if you are driving an FD. If you ever plan to add HP you will need more traction, and 7.5" is not the way to go if that's the case. They will look awfully narrow on an FD. I would look at 8.5" or 9.5" width if I was you.
I have to agree. I think 7.5 in rims is a total step backwards if you are driving an FD. If you ever plan to add HP you will need more traction, and 7.5" is not the way to go if that's the case. They will look awfully narrow on an FD. I would look at 8.5" or 9.5" width if I was you.
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yeah i dont really trust exel..
but what about these rims?
http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/AZA/AZA.htm
im looking at the Z-2, they offer (2)(235/40/18) 8.5 for the front and (2)(265/35/18) 9.5 for the back, rims and tires for 1699.. is that a good deal? also, are A.Z.A a reliable name?
but what about these rims?
http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/AZA/AZA.htm
im looking at the Z-2, they offer (2)(235/40/18) 8.5 for the front and (2)(265/35/18) 9.5 for the back, rims and tires for 1699.. is that a good deal? also, are A.Z.A a reliable name?