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Sep 13, 2004 | 04:33 PM

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I did search and by benefits.. i mean traction, stabillity etc.... not the not rubbing thing. I found no discussion of going wider vs. a bigger diameter as to how much meat you actually put on the ground and what it gains you from the two ways of expanding it (diameter and width)

It's a long read, but should be of some help:

https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/17-vs-18-racing-mind-270587/

Sep 13, 2004 | 04:47 PM

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Been Looking... and think I found a Winner for me any how. Volk GT-U in 18x9 with a 50mm offset?? I'm thinkin that it will work out good.

Sep 13, 2004 | 05:22 PM

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Been Looking... and think I found a Winner for me any how. Volk GT-U in 18x9 with a 50mm offset?? I'm thinkin that it will work out good.

The Volk GT-U 18x9 +50 offset is only available in the C-disk, which will not clear the front brake calipers. The B-disk +43 offset 18x9 will probably be ok.

Here's my suggestion: SSR 18x9.5 Competitions, GT7, or GT2. This wheel is available in a +50 offset. Tire size will be 265/35 18 all around. Check out the tire rack.

Sep 13, 2004 | 06:42 PM

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you sure that with stock suspension set up i'll not be rubbing those tires ?? 9.5 a little wide in the front.. of course I don't know.. just thinking off of what I have read. the 50mm offset make those work ok?

Sep 14, 2004 | 12:52 AM

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93_R1 ran that setup for quite a while with no issues. As with any wider wheel/tire setup up front, you will have to be careful entering steep driveways or hitting large bumps while turning.

You either live with a setup like that, run a staggered setup, or find 9" wide rims with a +45 to +50 offset that will clear the front brakes. It's not easy finding a good fitment for the FD.

Sep 18, 2004 | 06:13 PM

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Been Looking... and think I found a Winner for me any how. Volk GT-U in 18x9 with a 50mm offset?? I'm thinkin that it will work out good.

Volk GT-U is an extremely nice wheel. I used to have a set of my FC, but I sold them (which I now regret). I think I am going with the RPM2s now....

Sep 18, 2004 | 08:48 PM

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I want the GT-U's as well. I've seen them on an FD before.... can anyone give a definative answer on the offsets? Also been told these rims wont work with upgraded brakes (8.5 front & 10 rear)

Sep 19, 2004 | 01:38 PM

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The Enkei RPM2 is the only good wheel from the intially stated wheels. I have a set of GTU 18x9 +29 for an EVO here. They are so beautiful. I got a gunmetal set.