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Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: m1tch on February 13, 2010, 07:32:25 PM

Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: m1tch on February 13, 2010, 07:32:25 PM
Hi all,

Bit of a dilema here, as I am torn between 2 options, basically I have a set of OZ futuras in the Garage which will probably need spacers to fit as they are rather large, plus a bit of cash to get the wheel lips cleaned and polished up, basically they look like redgti\'s new wheels.

Now, I do like them as they do look rather cool, but they seems to have been done quite a bit before ie flat wide 5 spoke.

When I asked about overfenders a while back dthebuk posted up this photo of an FC with overfenders:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3956635213_3350e222d9.jpg)

Then I saw the steel rims and thought: hmmm they look rather awesome lol so now im not sure what to do, I am wanting to keep my FC \'stock\' looking ie to lairy bodykits, but I will be running a 450+bhp engine.

What does everyone think, should I fit the OZ futuras and keep them on there, or should a fit the OZ futuras and then look around at maybe getting some steel rims for something different.

What does everyone think?
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: chrisJDM on February 13, 2010, 08:01:22 PM
that FC looks awesome i like alot :)
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: L18M on February 13, 2010, 08:14:04 PM
its just rims.. easy enought to just change depending on your mood, but if u really want.. i\'ll find you some stelies from the scrappie and paint them up to your spec and swap them for ur OZ ones lol
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: m1tch on February 13, 2010, 08:17:59 PM
Im thinking of getting my car sprayed matt black, to countract my main competition (Liam) hehe

I have had a look at banded steelies, so I can get a bit of width on the rear as on oem 0.6bar of boost im breaking traction in 2nd in the dry with my F1s lol
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: L18M on February 13, 2010, 11:24:20 PM
mitch, theres NO competition!!!!
i not even got a car!! unless u wanna compete against my other turbo car. the donkey derriere powered megane lol
breaks traction in 1st gear with the handbrake on in the wet! :p also 2nd,3rd and 4th when on ice lol
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on February 13, 2010, 11:29:49 PM
I do like the look of the FC above. But like Liam says rims can be swapped anytime.
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: papercutout on February 14, 2010, 03:00:16 PM
My 17" steelies are being banded atm, so don\'t copy :p

I\'ll put a photo up when they\'re on, they\'ll be 9.5J ET0. I know I mentioned it ages ago, but they\'re BEING DONE now! (finally)

Other idea - I have Mitsubishi Starion alloys to go on too...
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: dthebuk on February 15, 2010, 12:22:21 PM
well as you want to keep it stock and subtle
 
why don\'t you just go for overfenders instead of the fender flairs
 
(http://i31.tinypic.com/33duijc.jpg)
 
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2717/foresightfenders.jpg)
 
pretty much the best fc looking fc going imo.
 
you\'re wheels are sweet too, think they\'d look good with overfenders
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: L18M on February 16, 2010, 02:23:11 PM
Quote from: m1tch;672196(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3956635213_3350e222d9.jpg)


they universal over fenders?
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: dthebuk on February 16, 2010, 02:30:36 PM
yea, pretty much the same ones ive got up for sale
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: papercutout on March 20, 2010, 06:05:24 PM
As promised:

http://s765.photobucket.com/albums/xx295/3d_cutout/My%20RX7/

(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx295/3d_cutout/My%20RX7/rx7frontlow.jpg)

(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx295/3d_cutout/My%20RX7/rx7rearlow.jpg)
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: L18M on March 20, 2010, 09:33:23 PM
u finally managed to fit the tyres on :)
me thinks you need some wide arch fenders lol
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: papercutout on March 21, 2010, 01:49:19 AM
You\'d be suprised actually, all I need is a 1/2" roll on the arches and I\'ll be good!

Oh and some LOWS!
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: m1tch on March 21, 2010, 09:46:38 AM
OOO :) I have also found some pretty cool cheap wheels that look cool, they aren\'t uber wide, so I might just get 2 for the front wheels when I am drag racing but...S14a spare wheels...they are apparently full sized wheels, 205 width and are usually shiny :D
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: Jord on March 22, 2010, 09:11:37 AM
Quote from: dthebuk;672508(http://i31.tinypic.com/33duijc.jpg)
 
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2717/foresightfenders.jpg)

Anyone know the wheel specs on the car above?
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: pdtaylor18 on March 24, 2010, 11:40:35 AM
When using the above overfenders I used a 10J with offset ET20 and 18" wheel, you can get different sized extensions though so be careful to buy the right ones. Fills the arch quite nicely, I did have to cut the inner arches though and blended them in.
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: dthebuk on March 24, 2010, 11:55:07 AM
Quote from: Jord;680925Anyone know the wheel specs on the car above?

i\'d ask on rx7club.com. Thats where the owner is i belive
Title: Wheel opinions
Post by: Jord on March 24, 2010, 12:22:03 PM
Quote from: dthebuk;681588i\'d ask on rx7club.com. Thats where the owner is i belive

Looks like a Japanese car, but I\'ll try.