What is the stock width,16x8?
10-25-01, 01:59 PM
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What is the stock width,16x8?
I'm ordering 18x8 giovonni anzio turners chrome,this week and the sales men said to go with a 24 offset.I have a 3 gen rx7 and isn't the stock size 16x8, I'm trying to get as close to stock as possible since i have a auto,and don't want to loose the tranny again!
10-25-01, 02:22 PM
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I work very closely with Giovanna and G-Racing. I am good friends with their soul north westcoast distributor. If you want a forum special let me know. Do they have them in stock? PM me how much you are paying for them.
Yes, the stock FD wheel is a 16,8 weighing between 16 and 17 lbs. With a +50mm offset.
I would not suggest the Giovannas as they are extremely heavy wheels. Trust me, I've set up tons of Hondas and **** with them, as well as SUV's. It's a hot item on the Westcoast.
Once you tell me the price you are paying I can compare it to some other flashy lighter wheels. CHrome is kinda a bad thing on the FD as well because of the ride, added weight, and maintenance issues with Chrome.
If you rub against anything or even just have it sitting outside for a while, the chrome will eventually start to peel. Especially once you have gone through a couple sets of tires cause the lever used to dismount the tires will start to peel the chrome on the inside lip of it.
By adding that much unsprung weight you are bound to bend something on a pothole or some random incident. Heavy and Cast does not equal strength.
The offset should be between a +40 and +50. Why don't you talk to your forum wheel consultant, ME. I'll steer you the right way and it will be hassle free. I can give you all the pros and cons of different wheels and so forth.
Be patient and do research, cause wheels are definitely one of the most expensive toys you'll add to your car.
Hope this advice helps,
Rishie
Automotive R & D
Yes, the stock FD wheel is a 16,8 weighing between 16 and 17 lbs. With a +50mm offset.
I would not suggest the Giovannas as they are extremely heavy wheels. Trust me, I've set up tons of Hondas and **** with them, as well as SUV's. It's a hot item on the Westcoast.
Once you tell me the price you are paying I can compare it to some other flashy lighter wheels. CHrome is kinda a bad thing on the FD as well because of the ride, added weight, and maintenance issues with Chrome.
If you rub against anything or even just have it sitting outside for a while, the chrome will eventually start to peel. Especially once you have gone through a couple sets of tires cause the lever used to dismount the tires will start to peel the chrome on the inside lip of it.
By adding that much unsprung weight you are bound to bend something on a pothole or some random incident. Heavy and Cast does not equal strength.
The offset should be between a +40 and +50. Why don't you talk to your forum wheel consultant, ME. I'll steer you the right way and it will be hassle free. I can give you all the pros and cons of different wheels and so forth.
Be patient and do research, cause wheels are definitely one of the most expensive toys you'll add to your car.
Hope this advice helps,
Rishie
Automotive R & D
10-25-01, 02:29 PM
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I assume you will be paying at least two grand and tax beause you are in state. For that much money I can get you some Volk Racing two piece forged wheels that will beat the **** out of the Giovanna's.
Another thing, I spoke to my w/d rep and he indicated that they produce that in a 18,7.5 w/ a +35 mm offset, which is correct for your car but wider is better, not thinner.
I am going to call up Giovanna right now and find out if you were given misinformation.
Thanks, RIshie
Giovanna retail is about $625.00 a piece, that's forged wheel territory.
What's color of your car?
Another thing, I spoke to my w/d rep and he indicated that they produce that in a 18,7.5 w/ a +35 mm offset, which is correct for your car but wider is better, not thinner.
I am going to call up Giovanna right now and find out if you were given misinformation.
Thanks, RIshie
Giovanna retail is about $625.00 a piece, that's forged wheel territory.
What's color of your car?
10-25-01, 02:37 PM
#4
Just got off the phone with Giovanna directly.
THEY DO NOT PRODUCE AN 8" width in that wheel. Don't bitch at your guy either, the majority of sales guys mess up here and there, but a costly one for you. Just walk away and get some real **** from your forum providers. He'll try and smooth you over with some special deal, but I get the same deals they do and I'd give you the forum deal without messing up on my consultation.
Indicate pmt. method, credit card or cashier's check. As this will determine a possible surcharge for use of paypal.
All we live for are our 7's and therefore we should be able to give you the best advice.
BEWARE, IT IS NOT MADE, unless I'm getting Giovanni and Giovanna confused, but I don't believe their is anni's, it's anna's.
PM me or e-mail me. autornd@hotmail.com
Thanks and good luck,
Rishie
THEY DO NOT PRODUCE AN 8" width in that wheel. Don't bitch at your guy either, the majority of sales guys mess up here and there, but a costly one for you. Just walk away and get some real **** from your forum providers. He'll try and smooth you over with some special deal, but I get the same deals they do and I'd give you the forum deal without messing up on my consultation.
Indicate pmt. method, credit card or cashier's check. As this will determine a possible surcharge for use of paypal.
All we live for are our 7's and therefore we should be able to give you the best advice.
BEWARE, IT IS NOT MADE, unless I'm getting Giovanni and Giovanna confused, but I don't believe their is anni's, it's anna's.
PM me or e-mail me. autornd@hotmail.com
Thanks and good luck,
Rishie