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Old 03-31-03, 06:16 PM
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Wheel sizing

The stock wheel sizing on the 7's are 16 inches correct? when you guys upgrade your wheels do you go to a 17 inch wheel or an 18 inch wheel? Are 18's to big to put on a car if you stil wana race if they come with 16's you think?
Old 03-31-03, 06:46 PM
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I went to 18"....but hey that's me. Many people go to 17 inch wheels, 18's aren't too big imo to put on the RX-7, and I don't know what racing would have to do with anything
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Stock FD wheels are 16x8" And, no 18" wheels are not too big for the FD. Popular opinion on the board says that 17"(plus 1 sizing) is best.

17" for perfomance
18" for show, although a few guys race on 18x10"'s

I recently upgraded from 17's to 18"'s I like the look. Gave up some "go" for more "show"

Wider is better.
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think it has a lot to do with what type of racing you're talking about...most people would probbaly get better times with the stock 16s in the 1/4 mile compared to 17s or 18s. but on a nice smooth road course the 17s and 18s are better since you get less sidewall flex. 17s are compromise between looks and ride comfort.
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