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Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: Cally on August 16, 2006, 09:55:53 AM

What size do people recommend? I am looking at 17" and 18" but unsure what fits / looks best etc. Will 18s rub at all? What is the handelling like on 18s from other peoples experience.

Thanks.

Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: RAW on August 16, 2006, 09:58:50 AM

there are loads of threads on this subject-see search button. i have 18x8.5 front and back running 225/40 and 255/35 tyres. i had to roll my arches at the rear because the car is so low but with 17s you shouldn\'t have any dramas. i think 18s look much better as they fill the arches. they rub slightly on full lock at the front but apart from the noise its not a problem.

a common mistake peope make is to buy 7 or 7.5 wide wheels from halfrauds or similar. imo these are not wide enough for 300bhp+ through the rear wheels-look at an M3 and you will see it uses the same sized tyres as i am using. believe me the more rubber in contact with the road the better!

Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: Cally on August 16, 2006, 12:15:58 PM

Also what width would I need on the the front and rear?

Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: probedb on August 16, 2006, 12:41:27 PM

Depends. Many Jap manufacturers usually list 8.5 fronts for 18 and 9.5 for the rear.

Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: Cally on August 16, 2006, 12:49:13 PM

going to get some rota wheels as I can get discount on them through my work. Should do similar offsets etc to rays.

Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: Marky B on August 16, 2006, 06:22:47 PM

Yeah I\'m looking at Rota rims too let me know which ones you go for.

Mark

Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: Cally on August 16, 2006, 07:04:35 PM

GTR - Rotadrift i think it was.

Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: kermit on August 16, 2006, 07:21:08 PM

Quote from: CallyGTR - Rotadrift i think it was.

GTR\'s are seriously nice. I want a set on my next RX7.

Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: RAW on August 16, 2006, 07:28:34 PM

18x8.5, offset +35 i think. any excuse :Laugh
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a233/rawbhp/RX-7%20FD/f12.jpg)

Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: Mave on August 16, 2006, 08:13:16 PM

Aah, that\'s convinced me. When I get mine resprayed, I want them black! :)

Title: Alloy size on an FD?
Post by: RAW on August 16, 2006, 11:27:24 PM

i hope your car isnt black too ;)

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