7apex7

offset for the rims are +35 front and rear. i haven't bought tires yet but i was told i needed 245/40/18 for this offset and rim size.

mitchiemitch1

yes... and bad. espically when you turn.

rynberg

If those are for an FD, yes, you probably will. And for any RX-7 with 18" wheels, you would run 235/40 or 245/35, not 245/40 18.

7apex7

anyway to make it work with spacers or something?

SpeedKing

iTrader: (4)

Negative. Using spacers actually decreases the offset even more. It *might* be doable w/ adjustable coilovers, narrow tires, and rolling your fenders, however, your best bet really would be to get wheels that have the proper offset.

NAVDREG

If you want to go wide on the wheels and want to use something like what i have that you know will work then let me know.

My wheels are Fittipaldi Tubolares

18"x10" Rear w/ 265-40R-18 tires

18"x9" Front w/ 235-40R-18 tires

You can even go with 35R series which are lower. I usually pay about $38.00 per used tire and this place in Miami has the best condition used tires. The place is called ECONOTIRES ph:305-599-2356 the owners name is Rene.. great person and great service.

I have an extra set of Fittipaldi Wheels that I have been thinking of selling if i dont get my nephew a convertible like mine..they are still in the box brand new for only $650.00

The wheels are not difficult to install.. You would need spacers that you can purchase at Pep Boys and longer wheel studs which for the rear you can pick up at NAPA Auto Parts and i have the part number for all of them. The front wheel studs have to be ordered from a speed shop since the front wheels take more strain due to all the turning of the wheel then you have to purchase those at a speed shop. I have the lengths also.

All in all its a great option.. I don't recommend lowering the suspension at all... the car looks and rides great with the stock suspension height. I do recommend getting aftermarket Monroe Gas shocks.
By the way .. Check out my page on car domain. I am also pictured with my Chopper Motorcycles.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/771497

ptrhahn

iTrader: (9)

Don't run a 265/40/18 rear tire either!!!!!!

7apex7... your offset is too low (35) which means the wheel is out too close to the fender lip. On top of that, the "40" in 245/40/18 is a percentage of the width of the tire... meaning 40% of 245 mm. So, a 245/40/18 is TALLER than a 235/40/18, in addition to being wider.... The too tall part is as much a concern as the low offet of your wheels. Run a 235/40, or a 245/35 on that wheel, and turn with caution!

NAVDREG

Ptrhann...
I am not rubbing on my application... I turn my wheels without a problem. So how can you say that i dont know what I am talking about.. The proof is in the pudding.. Just check out my car on this page http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/771497

You will see that even with spacers my wheels do not stick out...

Also, 235 determines Width , 40 signifies section width which in laymens terms it is Height or Profile and the 18 is the diameter. If I go with a 235-35R-18 then the 35R will be lower in height thus getting the low profile look. Capisce ?

Regards,

Val

ptrhahn

iTrader: (9)

265/35/18 is the proper size for the rear of these cars. A 265/40/18 is over 26" tall... 26.3" calculated. The stock tires were 25". A 265/35/18 is about 25.3" I know how the tire size calculation works.

Your 235/40/18 tires is fine... front tire is fine.... 25.4"... A 245/35/18 is 24.75"... pushing it, but OK. 235/35/18 is only 24.5"... thats awfully short, and a tiny sidewall. I wouldn't run that.

maybe you just mistyped that rear tire size?

jons3rdgen

Does anyone know how to bump 7apex7 off this forum? If you read his post he is a smart *** and thinks he knows everything about the 7, but as you can see he was wrong on the rim size and to put spacers on.

rynberg

Because you have an FC, not an FD....

ptrhahn

iTrader: (9)

Even with an FC, you shouldn't be running a 265/40/18.

NAVDREG

GOOD REASON

gambit023

here's a pic of a FD that has 18's with +35 offset.


18X8.5 front +35 offset 245/40/18
18X9.5 rear +35 offset 265/35/18

Doesn't rub unless you make a full turn(parking and ****). Otherwise you're ok.

gambit023

why the hell would you want to bump someone off the forum??? all they have to do is re-register.

rynberg

Yep, agreed. This guy seems to think that just because it physically fits, means it's a good idea...

satoacs

gambit023: that picture's thumbnail looks like one of those computer animated car pictures

everyones talking about 245/......will a 225/40/18 fit on an FD? ive been looking for the offsets on the rims that im looking at. dont tell me that i have bad taste or anything, but if anyone can help, it'd be appreciated. I am looking at Diamo 9 Karat 18's. i found a place thatll give me 225/40/18 size tires with the rims, but will they fit without rubbing. i cant find the offsets anywhere, but if anyone can find them and/or a picture of these rims on a car it would be greatly appreciated as well.

SpeedKing

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These? You have bad taste.



I doubt there would be a fitment for the FD. If you check any of the sites that sell these shitty wheels, the offset is given as, "FWD", which means that typically, but not always, the offset will be low. Stock FD wheels have a high offset of +50.

satoacs

thats what i thought ud say like i said before im looking for some i like, these havent been my first choice since the beginning, but they are the "best" that i have found. i do like chrome, like anyone, but im not the biggest fan of the spoke style rims. but i dont want the big *** chromes, like spinners, so u see my problem?
those are the rims, but i cant find on the site im taking them from, which offset they are.
http://www.thewheelconnection.com/ph...&brandsearch=1
can you?

akiratdk

well...they are not computer animated....because its my car~~~ kekekeke... here are some more pics for some reference.... nice lighting huh??? Took so long to make the lighting right....

jupiter

nm

satoacs

"Took so long to make the lighting right...."....that looks like a parking garage to me, i dont think you made that lighting