WTB 16x8 wheels for my FC
10-15-07, 01:22 AM
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WTB 16x8 wheels for my FC
im looking for some wheels for my FC, i want 16x8 if anyone has them with the right offset, something around +30. if i have to i will do 17s but at very minimum they have to be at least 8" wide. anyone have anything for me? i was going to go with stock FD wheels but iv herd they wont fit the front because the offset is too high and with spacers the studs arent long enough. suggestions?
10-15-07, 09:04 AM
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10-17-07, 01:19 AM
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If you want to that's fine, but I don't have any myself and have no personal experiance with either of those wheels. There's also stock Nissan Skyline GTR wheels, 16x8 and 30mm offset, if you can find some.
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10-18-07, 10:43 AM
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You basically have 2 choices, 225/50/16 or 245/45/16. Tire choice in either isn't as good as the 225/45/17, which is a very common size, and then there's 235/40/17 and 245/40/17 for those 17x8's.
I run Mustang GT 17x8's with 225/45/17's and am quite happy with them, but they're a bit on the heavy side (20lbs).
I run Mustang GT 17x8's with 225/45/17's and am quite happy with them, but they're a bit on the heavy side (20lbs).
10-19-07, 10:32 PM
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You basically have 2 choices, 225/50/16 or 245/45/16. Tire choice in either isn't as good as the 225/45/17, which is a very common size, and then there's 235/40/17 and 245/40/17 for those 17x8's.
I run Mustang GT 17x8's with 225/45/17's and am quite happy with them, but they're a bit on the heavy side (20lbs).
I run Mustang GT 17x8's with 225/45/17's and am quite happy with them, but they're a bit on the heavy side (20lbs).
What tire size are you planning to run?
10-20-07, 06:00 AM
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245 / 45 / 16 is getting a rare tire size nowadays.
Dropping down to a 225 / 50 / 16 should give you better choices.
Why would you want to run a 16 x 9.0" rim?
Only thing wide in terms of tires is a 255 / 50 / 16, which is a lot taller than the stock tire size.
You can't run wider than 245's in the front within the stock fenders and stock suspension anyways?
Do you even have the power to run such wire rubber?
I find 225 / 50 / 16's are fun for a stock to mild FC turbo.
It should handle anything a non-turbo would produce.
Running wider rubber is just adding more weight...
-Ted
Dropping down to a 225 / 50 / 16 should give you better choices.
Why would you want to run a 16 x 9.0" rim?
Only thing wide in terms of tires is a 255 / 50 / 16, which is a lot taller than the stock tire size.
You can't run wider than 245's in the front within the stock fenders and stock suspension anyways?
Do you even have the power to run such wire rubber?
I find 225 / 50 / 16's are fun for a stock to mild FC turbo.
It should handle anything a non-turbo would produce.
Running wider rubber is just adding more weight...
-Ted
10-20-07, 01:53 PM
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While the Mustang GT wheels are heavier than is ideal for track use, it didn't stop me from using them on the track several times with good success, even with stock springs and shocks. If you were racing you'd definetely want lighter wheels, but usually with the FC it's class limited to 15x7's anyway.
10-21-07, 12:07 AM
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Well I don't know, it seems to me that the whole 17lbs thing is just a nasty rumor unless someone can actually confirm it. Mine are closer to 20lbs. It seems that I always see 2 numbers floating around about their weight, the 17lbs weight people keep talking about, and the 20lbs weight that I've actually observed.
10-21-07, 01:41 AM
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Yeah, I'd like to see that confirmed also.
Stock Kouki FC turbo + GTUs wheels are 17 lbs., and they are 16" x 7.0".
My GAB Sport wheels are 15 lbs. and are also 16" x 7.0".
All this weighed on a certified scale.
I can't see how Mustang wheels with 1" larger diameter and wider could be that light?
I have a set of old school Volk Racing Group C's 17" x 8.0", +35 that weighed in at 17 lbs., but they are missing the matching adapter hub to run the proper 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern.
These things are LIGHT due to the spun outers - i.e. 3-piece design.
I can't see how a production cast wheel could be about the same weight.
20 lbs. sounds like a more reasonable weight.
-Ted
Stock Kouki FC turbo + GTUs wheels are 17 lbs., and they are 16" x 7.0".
My GAB Sport wheels are 15 lbs. and are also 16" x 7.0".
All this weighed on a certified scale.
I can't see how Mustang wheels with 1" larger diameter and wider could be that light?
I have a set of old school Volk Racing Group C's 17" x 8.0", +35 that weighed in at 17 lbs., but they are missing the matching adapter hub to run the proper 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern.
These things are LIGHT due to the spun outers - i.e. 3-piece design.
I can't see how a production cast wheel could be about the same weight.
20 lbs. sounds like a more reasonable weight.
-Ted
10-21-07, 03:30 PM
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I am running Volk TE37 in 16x7.5 +30 (12.6lbs) front and 16x8 +30 (14lbs) rear with 245/45-16 Toyo RA1 all the way around. This requires a lot of negative camber and rolling the fender lip under in front, but that works out to even tire wear on my set-up anyways.
I just bought some cheap old used 4 lug Volk GTU that are 16x7 +35 (16lbs) Front 16x8 +35 (16.6lbs) rear which is perfect for 225/50 F 245/45 R on our cars or Sylvia. For my beater FC once I sell/trade off its 5 lug hubs.
Though race tires are still offered and developed in 16" size, max performance summer tires are getting harder to find in a good selection of sizes for 16" rim now.
Going up to 17" may be the way to go despite a heavier wheel. Edge racing has some Awsome prices on 5ziggen FN01RC. $197 for 17x8 that is 17lbs.
You could do 17x8 +35 w/ 225/45-17 Azenis RT615 ($105) all the way around (they even have wheel/tire bundles to further lower cost).
If you don't mind stagger you could do 17x9 +35 w/ 255/40-17 Rear.
If you don't mind fender rolling, camber and bump steer you could do 17x9 +15 w/ 255/40 Front and 17x10 +25 w/ 275/40 Rear
or just front fender rolling and camber w/ 17x8 +25 with 235 to 245 front and 17x9 +35 w/ 255 wide rear.
Thank you mustang and 350Z, G35 for good cheap aftermarket fitments for the FC, finally!
I just bought some cheap old used 4 lug Volk GTU that are 16x7 +35 (16lbs) Front 16x8 +35 (16.6lbs) rear which is perfect for 225/50 F 245/45 R on our cars or Sylvia. For my beater FC once I sell/trade off its 5 lug hubs.
Though race tires are still offered and developed in 16" size, max performance summer tires are getting harder to find in a good selection of sizes for 16" rim now.
Going up to 17" may be the way to go despite a heavier wheel. Edge racing has some Awsome prices on 5ziggen FN01RC. $197 for 17x8 that is 17lbs.
You could do 17x8 +35 w/ 225/45-17 Azenis RT615 ($105) all the way around (they even have wheel/tire bundles to further lower cost).
If you don't mind stagger you could do 17x9 +35 w/ 255/40-17 Rear.
If you don't mind fender rolling, camber and bump steer you could do 17x9 +15 w/ 255/40 Front and 17x10 +25 w/ 275/40 Rear
or just front fender rolling and camber w/ 17x8 +25 with 235 to 245 front and 17x9 +35 w/ 255 wide rear.
Thank you mustang and 350Z, G35 for good cheap aftermarket fitments for the FC, finally!
10-21-07, 04:07 PM
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Weigh them anyways, but then look up the tire weights and subtract that from the total and you have an approximate wheel weight. If the tires are quite new it'll be more accurate, as that rubber that's worn off weighs something too.
If I was to do it over again with a somewhat larger budget I'd pick up a set of Enkei RPF1's either in the 17x8, 35mm offset or the 17x8.5, 30mm offset variety, both are a very light (for the size) 15.5lbs. For such a light wheel they're quite strong too. They're a little more expensive than the FNO1RC's, but considering that they're that much ligher I think it'd be worth it. Currently at Edge Racing they're $243 for the 17x8's and $248 for the 17x8.5's, but if you call Rishie at AutoRnD he can probably give you a deal.
If I was to do it over again with a somewhat larger budget I'd pick up a set of Enkei RPF1's either in the 17x8, 35mm offset or the 17x8.5, 30mm offset variety, both are a very light (for the size) 15.5lbs. For such a light wheel they're quite strong too. They're a little more expensive than the FNO1RC's, but considering that they're that much ligher I think it'd be worth it. Currently at Edge Racing they're $243 for the 17x8's and $248 for the 17x8.5's, but if you call Rishie at AutoRnD he can probably give you a deal.
10-24-07, 01:02 PM
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I HAVE ENKEI RPF1 16X8 +32 5X114.3 IN STOCK ON CLEARANCE RIGHT NOW.
Weigh about 14-15lbs each.
$840.00 SHIPPED TO OR STATE.
Paypal: sales@autornd.com with your phone #
Thanks, Rishie
Weigh about 14-15lbs each.
$840.00 SHIPPED TO OR STATE.
Paypal: sales@autornd.com with your phone #
Thanks, Rishie
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I have some ARE 16x8's for sale. I'm going to check the offset shortly. Shoot me a pm if interested.
I have some ARE 16x8's for sale. I'm going to check the offset shortly. Shoot me a pm if interested.