Was wondering is 18x8.5 rims (all around) with a +35 offset would fit a 1994 RX7...possible with spacers?

Trying to help somebody find this information.

Thanks!

 

You'd really be pushing things, as that offset is very low. Usually, the lowest you see 8.5" wheels is +40 offset. Spacers would only make things worse (spacers effectively lower the offset).

It may work put it may also require a much stiffer suspension than stock to prevent rubbing.

 

How would spacers m,ake it worse.The reason for spacers is to give more clearance to the wheel and suspension.I am running racing beat springs and tokico 5 way adjustables.

 

hmm.....

The stock FD wheels have a +50 offset. You are trying to fit 8.5" wide wheels with a +35 offset. Those wheels will stick +21mm further out towards the fender and you may hit the fender lip. A spacer is used to fit high offset wheels on a car designed for low offset wheels. It doesn't work the other way around.

I suggest you read about offsets and wheel terminology here:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/wheeltech.htm

 

I get really confused about offsets and **** like that.Ok so I would be able to fit them correct?Also if i rolled my fenders that would be necessary obvioiusly right.What size of a tire would u suggest.

Any help is appreciated!!

 

If you really need to put them on there they can fit but I would suggest running a 225/40/18 or something. Otherwise you may rub.

With regards to offset. The higher the offset the further in the wheels is. The lower the offset the more it pushes the wheel out to the fender.

Now being a 35 offset it's already to close to the fender. Adding a spacer will only increase the problem.

Rishie

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Thanks Rishie for the info..

 

So use a 225/40/18 all the way around.Does anyone have any other suggestions on other sizes I could use?

Thanks for your help..

 

man, not trying to be mean... but you should really just get rims that fit correctly rather than trying to slap on some rims that are only .5" wider than stock and having to roll your fender and worry about rubbing... that's just a waste, no matter what kind of "deal" you might be getting on the rims...

you can get some nice rims, 9" all the way around (read: more traction) with an offset better suited to the FD, and never have to worry about rubbing or any of that...

just something to think about

 

I'm with stokedxiv. Get 9 or 9.5 wides. 8.5 wides are a waste of money and time.

 

I understand what u r saying.But to me i am not really concerned that they are 8.5 wide rather than 9.I am not looking to spend a lot on rims.I will have to roll my fenders anyway due to the fact that my car is sitting on racing beat springs and tokico adjustable shocks.I rub with my stock rims.Plus these rims are impossible to get.

Thanks

 

racing beat springs should not make you rub with stock rims... just consider the fact that once your roll your fenders, you WILL crack your paint, and the paint WILL chip around the fender lip... it WILL be noticable. you will eventually spend more money getting your fender lips touched up when you could have just bought rims that fit correctly in the first place, no matter how "impossible" the rims are to get... If you're not concerned with the performance gaining aspect of rims and tires, then an FD isn't for you.

 

Well i guess an fd isnt for me but oh well I have one anyways...