Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: shaunwil on August 06, 2004, 04:37:18 PM
Post by: shaunwil on August 06, 2004, 04:37:18 PM
Since im quite a new owner of the rx7 and have completely standard alloys i\'ve been trying to investigate what wheels are available for my fd. After a week of struggling finding what wheels are available for the fd that i like and are available in wider options i thought i would start this thread !
Please can people post what wheels they have (photo as well if possible). What size they are, what width tyres you have fit and what the offsets are. Any comment on quality of grip and ride would be great !
Has anybody got the racing hart alloys on their fd, if they make them for an fd !
As i said i have the standard fd alloys, with 225 width on front and back.
Shaun
Please can people post what wheels they have (photo as well if possible). What size they are, what width tyres you have fit and what the offsets are. Any comment on quality of grip and ride would be great !
Has anybody got the racing hart alloys on their fd, if they make them for an fd !
As i said i have the standard fd alloys, with 225 width on front and back.
Shaun
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 06, 2004, 05:19:54 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 06, 2004, 05:19:54 PM
Hi Shaun,
i have 17" Linea\'s on all round with the fronts set a t 255\'s and the rears at 265\'s and find the handling and grip excellant (yokohama tyres) not sure of offset though.??
i have 17" Linea\'s on all round with the fronts set a t 255\'s and the rears at 265\'s and find the handling and grip excellant (yokohama tyres) not sure of offset though.??
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Phil Bateman on August 06, 2004, 05:47:58 PM
Post by: Phil Bateman on August 06, 2004, 05:47:58 PM
Hi Sean,
You can get Racing Hart for the FD3S, up to 10" wide 18\'s on the rear but they are not cheap.
Regards
Phil
You can get Racing Hart for the FD3S, up to 10" wide 18\'s on the rear but they are not cheap.
Regards
Phil
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Gman on August 06, 2004, 05:54:35 PM
Post by: Gman on August 06, 2004, 05:54:35 PM
Not an FD but here are mine, Advan Oni\'s.
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Gman on August 06, 2004, 05:58:58 PM
Post by: Gman on August 06, 2004, 05:58:58 PM
17 inch - not sure on off sets. Running with Dunlop formula R tyres - well grippy in the dry.
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: kbareham on August 06, 2004, 06:16:24 PM
Post by: kbareham on August 06, 2004, 06:16:24 PM
Mine came with 18 * 8.5 ET39 and 18 * 9.5 ET43 Mazdaspeed wheels. Tyres are 225/40 18 and 275/35 18 Bridgestones.
The ride is really rather poor, good grip in the dry, but virtually none whatsoever in the wet!
The front\'s will *just* touch the arch liners on hard turn and compression, such as turning into an uneven parking space
The ride is really rather poor, good grip in the dry, but virtually none whatsoever in the wet!
The front\'s will *just* touch the arch liners on hard turn and compression, such as turning into an uneven parking space
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Steve Burnett on August 06, 2004, 06:31:24 PM
Post by: Steve Burnett on August 06, 2004, 06:31:24 PM
I could be wrong but I really don\'t think they are Mazdaspeed wheels. If they are ive never seen them. They are however Volk alloys, Volk make Mazdaspeed alloys but id say they just have a MS stiker put on them.
Nice wheeks all the same. :)
Nice wheeks all the same. :)
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: J4P RX on August 06, 2004, 06:46:43 PM
Post by: J4P RX on August 06, 2004, 06:46:43 PM
They are Volk Racing CV Pro. I have 8 of em!
Lee
Lee
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: kbareham on August 06, 2004, 07:02:56 PM
Post by: kbareham on August 06, 2004, 07:02:56 PM
Thanks for the clarification. They have Mazdaspeed on them, but could well have been produced by Volk. The Centrecaps have RAYS on them.
Silly question (OK embarassing question!)- do the centrecaps lever off? They seem very tight and didn\'t want to move. Thing is I need to replace those Bridgestones shortly....
Silly question (OK embarassing question!)- do the centrecaps lever off? They seem very tight and didn\'t want to move. Thing is I need to replace those Bridgestones shortly....
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: J4P RX on August 06, 2004, 07:48:42 PM
Post by: J4P RX on August 06, 2004, 07:48:42 PM
Volk make the Mazdaspeed wheels anyway, but they are not Mazdaspeed. they are just CV Pros, but a very close design to the Mazdaspeed wheel.
You should have a centre cap remover to get the middle off, like a but nut. Mine was just in with the jack and stuff in the boot which was nice. If this fails, or doesnt get them off a big adjustable thing does the trick.
Lee
You should have a centre cap remover to get the middle off, like a but nut. Mine was just in with the jack and stuff in the boot which was nice. If this fails, or doesnt get them off a big adjustable thing does the trick.
Lee
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 06, 2004, 09:46:11 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 06, 2004, 09:46:11 PM
Those big nuts are hard to get off if you go for a dyno day matey
Title: Mazda speed stickers
Post by: eddicla on August 07, 2004, 10:25:40 AM
Post by: eddicla on August 07, 2004, 10:25:40 AM
My Mazda speed alloys are just about to go for refurb. Where can I get the stickers to replace originals.
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Mart160plus on August 10, 2004, 11:14:30 PM
Post by: Mart160plus on August 10, 2004, 11:14:30 PM
Are MS-02 alloys made by Volk too then ? They have RAYS on the centre cap and on the text between the studs.
Only seen three other cars with these on but one was black and silver, one was silver and silver. I guess there are some more around though, one in Lincoln from another post I think.
Mart.
Only seen three other cars with these on but one was black and silver, one was silver and silver. I guess there are some more around though, one in Lincoln from another post I think.
Mart.
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: maximtaylor on August 10, 2004, 11:41:24 PM
Post by: maximtaylor on August 10, 2004, 11:41:24 PM
I have a set of Volk Racing GT-7\'s
43 offset front and rear
8 x 18 inch front, 9 x 18 inch rear (would have liked an extra half inch on both)
Tyres are 235/40 x 18 and 265/35 x 18
Nice and light, only rub on mega compression circuits, lots of grip on Dunlop formula R tyres.
43 offset front and rear
8 x 18 inch front, 9 x 18 inch rear (would have liked an extra half inch on both)
Tyres are 235/40 x 18 and 265/35 x 18
Nice and light, only rub on mega compression circuits, lots of grip on Dunlop formula R tyres.
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: J4P RX on August 11, 2004, 07:18:48 AM
Post by: J4P RX on August 11, 2004, 07:18:48 AM
Vok/Rays are the same people. I think the proper name is Rays Engineering, with Volk being a subrand.
They actually make a lot of the Japanese wheels.
They actually make a lot of the Japanese wheels.
Title: Re: Mazda speed stickers
Post by: Shark on August 11, 2004, 11:35:07 AM
Post by: Shark on August 11, 2004, 11:35:07 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by eddicla
My Mazda speed alloys are just about to go for refurb. Where can I get the stickers to replace originals.
I\'m in a similar boat matey. Check out this thread (http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8278)
Title: wheels
Post by: SCOOMER on August 11, 2004, 11:45:39 AM
Post by: SCOOMER on August 11, 2004, 11:45:39 AM
I have OZ split rims 235 on the front and 265 rear at 17".
Title: wheels
Post by: SCOOMER on August 11, 2004, 11:52:55 AM
Post by: SCOOMER on August 11, 2004, 11:52:55 AM
Forgot to post pic :reallymad
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: chrisBoid on August 11, 2004, 12:05:50 PM
Post by: chrisBoid on August 11, 2004, 12:05:50 PM
AVS Model 5 Limited Edition 17" bright chrome.
Yokohama DNA Grand Prix ZR17\'s.
Fronts : 235x45
Rears : 255x40
Am looking into a brake system replacement and I am hoping these wheels have enough clearance!
![]("http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=63776")
Extra info here: -
http://www.urban.ne.jp/home/tiretown/WHEEL/MODEL5/MODEL5.html
Yokohama DNA Grand Prix ZR17\'s.
Fronts : 235x45
Rears : 255x40
Am looking into a brake system replacement and I am hoping these wheels have enough clearance!
Extra info here: -
http://www.urban.ne.jp/home/tiretown/WHEEL/MODEL5/MODEL5.html
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: scooby_si on August 11, 2004, 01:09:41 PM
Post by: scooby_si on August 11, 2004, 01:09:41 PM
oooooohhhhhh i wana join in, maybe later ;) lol
Si
Si
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: shaunwil on August 11, 2004, 01:12:04 PM
Post by: shaunwil on August 11, 2004, 01:12:04 PM
Its amazing, what choice of wheels ! So there is some more options than i first thought !
Cheers Guys, keep the posts coming :)
Shaun
Cheers Guys, keep the posts coming :)
Shaun
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: J4P RX on August 11, 2004, 01:17:56 PM
Post by: J4P RX on August 11, 2004, 01:17:56 PM
Theres loads of wheels, trouble is most of them will have to come from Japan making it either difficult or expensive or both.
Just have a look on the Rays site and youll see loads of different ones available, and thats just one manufacturer.
Lee
Just have a look on the Rays site and youll see loads of different ones available, and thats just one manufacturer.
Lee
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 11, 2004, 01:27:57 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 11, 2004, 01:27:57 PM
Get some mondeo wheels, hub covers like!!!!
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Shark on August 11, 2004, 01:36:22 PM
Post by: Shark on August 11, 2004, 01:36:22 PM
Take a look at the Rays site matey.
link thingy (http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/wheel.html) My personal favorite has to the the Rays Genome "Drilled Shark" hahaha :rollin
Will post pics of my wheels too in about a week or so when they\'re back from refurb land, got a bit of rubber round \'em, and put them on the motor! :rolleyes:
link thingy (http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/wheel.html) My personal favorite has to the the Rays Genome "Drilled Shark" hahaha :rollin
Will post pics of my wheels too in about a week or so when they\'re back from refurb land, got a bit of rubber round \'em, and put them on the motor! :rolleyes:
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 11, 2004, 10:26:30 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 11, 2004, 10:26:30 PM
Some nice wheels there Shark, the VICTRIC ones are a bit weird???
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: iaint on August 12, 2004, 09:46:22 AM
Post by: iaint on August 12, 2004, 09:46:22 AM
Volks challenge on mine 235/17/45 and 255/17/40...
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Shark on August 12, 2004, 10:28:00 AM
Post by: Shark on August 12, 2004, 10:28:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by gsb876Yeah, I don;t see the point in buying alloys with so much surface area that they look like hubcaps. I mean think of the extra weight and time spent cleaning!?
Some nice wheels there Shark, the VICTRIC ones are a bit weird???
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 12, 2004, 12:24:24 PM
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 12, 2004, 12:24:24 PM
intelleste 235/40/17 255/40/17 on mine
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Shark on August 12, 2004, 12:37:21 PM
Post by: Shark on August 12, 2004, 12:37:21 PM
now that looks mean. What % tint are the windows?? Can you see out okay in the evenings/night time?
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 12, 2004, 12:50:21 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 12, 2004, 12:50:21 PM
Won\'t tint my windows as when i had my skyline it was tinted and at night couldn\'t see fook all!!!!:confused:
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Mart160plus on August 12, 2004, 01:03:16 PM
Post by: Mart160plus on August 12, 2004, 01:03:16 PM
But when you have a Jap double-DIN stereo with absolutely no security surely tinting your windows is the only security option ???
Your windows must\'ve been damn dark not to see anything at night !!!!!!:chat
Mart.
Your windows must\'ve been damn dark not to see anything at night !!!!!!:chat
Mart.
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Post by: gsb876 on August 12, 2004, 01:31:45 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 12, 2004, 01:31:45 PM
Yea they were dark as the skyline had a TV and dvd player screen so had to be dark to watch in the day. Peeled the rear tint off as could\'nt see anything behind me at night!!!:(
Title: Wheels
Post by: eatmyrx7dust on August 12, 2004, 01:59:01 PM
Post by: eatmyrx7dust on August 12, 2004, 01:59:01 PM
Check out \'Ultralites\' they make some nice and cheap wheels !!
Available from \'Pemberton Tyres\' in Wigan (Cheap plug for my local).
18" cost less than £150 each + vat + rubber
Available from \'Pemberton Tyres\' in Wigan (Cheap plug for my local).
18" cost less than £150 each + vat + rubber
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 12, 2004, 11:46:45 PM
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 12, 2004, 11:46:45 PM
not sure what % of tint but i find it ok seeing through them on a night
did you buy your rx from milton keynes by any chance shark as i think yours is the one i looked at back in april but i took too long deciding
did you buy your rx from milton keynes by any chance shark as i think yours is the one i looked at back in april but i took too long deciding
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 13, 2004, 12:19:33 AM
Post by: gsb876 on August 13, 2004, 12:19:33 AM
You coming to the Midlands meet Gaz??? You could hook up with Si and come up together???
-Sorry thread jack!!-:rolleyes:
-Sorry thread jack!!-:rolleyes:
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 13, 2004, 12:33:21 AM
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 13, 2004, 12:33:21 AM
pm ed you mate
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 13, 2004, 12:48:52 AM
Post by: gsb876 on August 13, 2004, 12:48:52 AM
Got it Gaz nice one;)
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: scooby_si on August 13, 2004, 06:58:09 AM
Post by: scooby_si on August 13, 2004, 06:58:09 AM
you talking about me behind my back? how rude 
lol
Si
lolSi
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 13, 2004, 09:39:49 AM
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 13, 2004, 09:39:49 AM
hi si i had concerns about sucking in mondeo fumes through the intake lol:rollin
no seriously didnt wanna hijack someones thread but i will be coming to the meet any luck with your fd making a apperance ?
no seriously didnt wanna hijack someones thread but i will be coming to the meet any luck with your fd making a apperance ?
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Shark on August 13, 2004, 10:50:22 AM
Post by: Shark on August 13, 2004, 10:50:22 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by gaz1011
not sure what % of tint but i find it ok seeing through them on a night
did you buy your rx from milton keynes by any chance shark as i think yours is the one i looked at back in april but i took too long deciding
er... 
bud. Glad you found another one... and a nice one at that!
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 13, 2004, 11:35:07 AM
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 13, 2004, 11:35:07 AM
no worries mate i must say yours did go well and stuck to the road as if on rails nice car shark
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: Shark on August 13, 2004, 11:39:53 AM
Post by: Shark on August 13, 2004, 11:39:53 AM
Cheers mate. got new bridgestone potenza\'s on the way to put on my new wheels when I get them back so it\'ll get even stickier soon !!!:D :D
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: petemillis on August 13, 2004, 11:42:32 AM
Post by: petemillis on August 13, 2004, 11:42:32 AM
These were on what I just sold - Blitz wheels + a set of new Falken Zeix tyres (255/40ZR17 rear and 235/45ZR17 front). Extremely sweet handling. Needed cleaning though.
(http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=61233)
(http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=61233)
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: jetpilot on August 13, 2004, 06:46:50 PM
Post by: jetpilot on August 13, 2004, 06:46:50 PM
The tint on Gaz\'s car is dark smoke all round, just thought i would let you know Gaz.
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 13, 2004, 10:33:24 PM
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 13, 2004, 10:33:24 PM
cheers john would you happen to know if its legal or not .
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 13, 2004, 10:42:15 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 13, 2004, 10:42:15 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by gaz1011
cheers john would you happen to know if its legal or not .
Do what i did in the skyline, everytime you see a cop car put the windows down !!!!:rollin
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 14, 2004, 12:20:15 AM
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 14, 2004, 12:20:15 AM
strangley enough i do
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 14, 2004, 11:33:47 AM
Post by: gsb876 on August 14, 2004, 11:33:47 AM
GOOD man, as usually the cops will get suspect if they can\'t see whos driving:)
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: jetpilot on August 14, 2004, 12:02:36 PM
Post by: jetpilot on August 14, 2004, 12:02:36 PM
Hi Mate
No not legal on the drivers and passenger windows, but we all like to stretch the law occasionally right......
No not legal on the drivers and passenger windows, but we all like to stretch the law occasionally right......
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 14, 2004, 01:46:30 PM
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 14, 2004, 01:46:30 PM
if it means streching the law for the price of looks so be it lol
(http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/auto/car-smiley-011.gif)
(http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/auto/car-smiley-011.gif)
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: scooby_si on August 14, 2004, 02:37:19 PM
Post by: scooby_si on August 14, 2004, 02:37:19 PM
Gaz can i quote you on that if i turn up naked to tomorrows meet? 
Si (what? i bet i look good el naturelle.....pmsl)
Si (what? i bet i look good el naturelle.....pmsl)
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 14, 2004, 09:31:05 PM
Post by: gaz 7470 on August 14, 2004, 09:31:05 PM
would this be appropiate (http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/xerx/smileydavid.gif) :rollin
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 14, 2004, 10:17:56 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 14, 2004, 10:17:56 PM
Don\'t give the scooban ideas man!!!
What time you coming down tomorrow gaz??? ring me if you get lost mate.
A38 - A50 - A514 (ring when here)
What time you coming down tomorrow gaz??? ring me if you get lost mate.
A38 - A50 - A514 (ring when here)
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: scooby_si on August 15, 2004, 10:09:22 AM
Post by: scooby_si on August 15, 2004, 10:09:22 AM
What a work of art man 
lol
Si
lolSi
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: gsb876 on August 15, 2004, 10:36:46 AM
Post by: gsb876 on August 15, 2004, 10:36:46 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by scooby_si
What a work of art man
Si
This smiley\'s quite funny actually:rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: What wheels are on your rx7 ???
Post by: scooby_si on August 15, 2004, 06:22:51 PM
Post by: scooby_si on August 15, 2004, 06:22:51 PM
you know you luv them all (http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/dvv/uriel.gif) lol
Si
Si