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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: trevtubby on February 08, 2009, 04:07:18 PM

Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: trevtubby on February 08, 2009, 04:07:18 PM
Hey guys,

I`ve got a white fd, and i`m thinking about a change in wheels. I`ve currently got some AXE AP 30 wheels, but i`d like some ideas on what would look good.

So if you have a white FD, can you post up some pics so I can see what looks best,

Thanks.

Oh and this is what I have at the moment,...

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j124/trevisbest/IMGP2506.jpg)
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: neil_jdmr on February 08, 2009, 09:46:23 PM
17\'s If any good to ya,
 
I tried 18\'s on but imo they looked too big, again IMO.
 
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a66/neil_jdmr/IMGP0946.jpg)
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: chrisJDM on February 08, 2009, 10:24:18 PM
very nice, both those cars look really good, white fd\'s look aswesome :Thumbsup!
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: SiH on February 08, 2009, 10:49:07 PM
As above - I reckon 17\'s are jsut the righ size, unless you go for black with polished lips, when 18\'s may look better. Either way, 17\'s are purported to be better handling wise...

Anyways - 17\'s FTW!!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2465030160_dfac8e1c9a_o.jpg)

(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r30/Simon_r_hill/FDProject/NewCamera/_MG_1034.jpg)
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: MaLicE on February 08, 2009, 11:21:22 PM
si your car with the white splitter looks overly happy lol!

what rims are the dishu\'s??
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: Pau1 on February 09, 2009, 07:12:56 AM
Quote from: neil_jdmr;58264317\'s If any good to ya,
 
I tried 18\'s on but imo they looked too big, again IMO.
 
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a66/neil_jdmr/IMGP0946.jpg)

They look great Neil, what are they ROTA GTR\'s ? What size and offset. I was going to go for 18\'s but they look great.  Any more photos?
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: SiH on February 09, 2009, 08:04:52 AM
Quote from: MaLicE;582675si your car with the white splitter looks overly happy lol!

what rims are the dishu\'s??

Lol :D One of the reasons it\'s now black :D

The white single piece ones are AVS VS5\'s, the splits are MazdaSpeed MS01s\'s :)
I\'ve got soem others to on on, but I need to find somewhere to make me some bigger dishes to change the 8.5\'s to something like 11\'s :D
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: AtomicRex on February 09, 2009, 08:22:31 AM
White Rx\'s do look amazing!  Si yours looks rather tasty...but Neil\'s picture is fantastic!  Personally I don\'t like Bling wheels.
 
If you want big wheels...we are running 12J\'s this year :D
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: M@r]{ on February 09, 2009, 08:34:08 AM
Well if I have too  ;)   .................


(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/marks2kuk/P4192221-1.jpg)  

I\'ve sold these wheels now :o
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Post by: neil_jdmr on February 09, 2009, 11:00:34 AM
Quote from: Pau1;582691They look great Neil, what are they ROTA GTR\'s ? What size and offset. I was going to go for 18\'s but they look great. Any more photos?

They are 17 x 9.5 all round with 30 and 25 offset with 255 rear and 225 front.
Oh year rota GTR
 
more pics
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53412&highlight=crazy+weather
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: Pau1 on February 09, 2009, 12:03:37 PM
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e329/petros42/Borat-VeryNice.jpg)
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: SiH on February 09, 2009, 12:47:49 PM
Quote from: neil_jdmr;582734They are 17 x 9.5 all round with 30 and 25 offset with 255 rear and 225 front.
Oh year rota GTR
 
more pics
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53412&highlight=crazy+weather

Any archwork needed on the front dude? I\'m just sorting out my fitment right now :)
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: probedb on February 09, 2009, 01:25:44 PM
This is mine with Kei D1s....18x8.5 fronts and 18x9.5 rears...

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1258/1351640680_2a81d6390f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulsolecki/sets/72057594048747614/)
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: trevtubby on February 09, 2009, 01:56:43 PM
thanks for the pics guys.

I`m set on 18`s though...I have smalled wheels for track days etc, so the 18`s are only for road use and shows etc.

I dont really want to go with the Black wheels/Polished lip as that seems to be done to death.

I`m definately feeling the white on white though. Quite liking these too, Rota D1`s.

They are similar to the wheels DCUPS has on his AWESOME RX-7, but obviously they are white instead of bronze.

(http://www.rarerims.co.uk/images/Wheels/sml_159.jpg)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j124/trevisbest/rotad1onrex.jpg)
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: neil_jdmr on February 09, 2009, 04:20:31 PM
Quote from: SiH;582753Any archwork needed on the front dude? I\'m just sorting out my fitment right now :)

No mate they fit just fine with zero rubbing whatsoever.
 
However 18 x 9.5 on the front apparently rub a good amount and require further work.
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: ENVYD on February 09, 2009, 04:27:40 PM
for more info i am running sort of the same as Neil!
 
diffrent spoke pattern as mine are ROTA Torque\'s, but the same 17x9.5 all round but mine are e.t.12\'s, the inner arches had to be pinned back a lil more then stock but nothing to much!
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: SiH on February 09, 2009, 05:18:54 PM
Quote from: neil_jdmr;582821No mate they fit just fine with zero rubbing whatsoever.
 
However 18 x 9.5 on the front apparently rub a good amount and require further work.

Cheers dude I\'m not gonna have aproblem with mine then :)

trev - the D1\'s are fake split rims. Fake split rims are an instant fail that will get you ostracised from any car community worth it\'s salt :D
Plus I\'m pretty sure they only come in 8.5j.
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: trevtubby on February 09, 2009, 05:23:43 PM
lol, well its ok because ive seen them from another angle and they just dont look right.

I want these...but I think they have been discontinued. Plus I havnt won the lottery...

(http://www.srbpower.com/images/racing-hart/cx/cx-gold-full.jpg)
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: SiH on February 09, 2009, 05:53:40 PM
Hart\'s are for winners ;)

What\'s your budget?
Title: 18" wheels on White FD Pic request..
Post by: trevtubby on February 09, 2009, 05:54:56 PM
Dont really have a set budget, just have to see what I can find...if I think the price is right i`ll pay it.

They are gorgeous though..cant find any for sale though :(