What other cars have the same bolt patterns as the RX-7.
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Depends on what car you have... From your sig you have an 88SE, and if that's still the 4 bolt pattern, then yeah the Mustangs had that pattern for awhile. The 80's & early 90s (Fox) body style mustangs used that pattern. I'm not sure which ones though, 4cyl, 5.0, GT LX or what..
Not real sure what else has the same pattern, but it's not real uncommon.
4x4.5" or 4x114.3mm
Not real sure what else has the same pattern, but it's not real uncommon.
4x4.5" or 4x114.3mm
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Originally posted by Rx-7Addict
Bolt pattern for an 88 Turbo II is 118 X 5. Pretty uncommon I believe. If I could get a good deal on some RacingHart C5s in 17s or 18s (preferably 18x8 and 18x9) Id snag em.
Bolt pattern for an 88 Turbo II is 118 X 5. Pretty uncommon I believe. If I could get a good deal on some RacingHart C5s in 17s or 18s (preferably 18x8 and 18x9) Id snag em.
Bolt Pattern is the easiest thing to match up. For the most part, all 5 lug Japanese man. use a 5*114.3mm = 5*4.5". Although this is important, when trying to match O.E. wheels from a different make onto your make, there are two other things to be extremely concerned about.
The few other makes that have an off 5 lug are the Celica and a few others that are 5*100 = Subaru as well.
1. Centerbore of the wheel. If the wheel you are desiring has a smaller centerbore than a 59.6, then you will need to machine it out so it will fit. If it's larger that is fine, but your wheels will never be hubcentric as they will require custom made hubcentric rings.
2. Beware of the offset on that wheel. If the offset is too high, you will need spacers, and if the offset is too low, you'll be screwed unless it's within 3mm. Then it can be machined, but not to exceed 3mm, as it will reduce the strength of the area in which the lugnut will sit.
Most likely one of these or more will be needed and when adding up the additional labor costs, you'd be better off buying aftermarket wheels.
I would once again suggest the Enkei RPO1 which can be had in a 17,8 front and rear or 17,9 in the rear. This wheel would run about $700.00 for the set and they only weigh about 18lbs. a pc. This wheel is being discontinued and I would suggest to jump on it.
Scenario: O.E. wheels cost you $300, spacers needed = $240.00 for a full set, Machine the centerbore = $80.00. You're looking at $580.00 and that might result in a 16" wheel. This is being optimistic as well. You should also take into consideration the weight of the wheel. If it's heavier than an FD stock wheel, I would go with the FD's.
If looking for 17's, the 300z, supra, 3000GT are all good options, but I don't see how it will end up saving you money.
Hope this info. helps and is complete,
Rishie
The few other makes that have an off 5 lug are the Celica and a few others that are 5*100 = Subaru as well.
1. Centerbore of the wheel. If the wheel you are desiring has a smaller centerbore than a 59.6, then you will need to machine it out so it will fit. If it's larger that is fine, but your wheels will never be hubcentric as they will require custom made hubcentric rings.
2. Beware of the offset on that wheel. If the offset is too high, you will need spacers, and if the offset is too low, you'll be screwed unless it's within 3mm. Then it can be machined, but not to exceed 3mm, as it will reduce the strength of the area in which the lugnut will sit.
Most likely one of these or more will be needed and when adding up the additional labor costs, you'd be better off buying aftermarket wheels.
I would once again suggest the Enkei RPO1 which can be had in a 17,8 front and rear or 17,9 in the rear. This wheel would run about $700.00 for the set and they only weigh about 18lbs. a pc. This wheel is being discontinued and I would suggest to jump on it.
Scenario: O.E. wheels cost you $300, spacers needed = $240.00 for a full set, Machine the centerbore = $80.00. You're looking at $580.00 and that might result in a 16" wheel. This is being optimistic as well. You should also take into consideration the weight of the wheel. If it's heavier than an FD stock wheel, I would go with the FD's.
If looking for 17's, the 300z, supra, 3000GT are all good options, but I don't see how it will end up saving you money.
Hope this info. helps and is complete,
Rishie
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