Official RX7 FD Wheel Thread

[Mr Wilson]

May have sourced a local set, but I'll let you know and thanks.

[BigBoostMS3]

I found these on Craigslist in Atlanta. At about 8pm I asked my gf if she wanted to go for a road trip and we left at 830. Got to ATL at 1145, bought the tires, went and visited a friend for an hour, then headed back. Got back to Knoxville at about 430am. Quite the memorable evening for them.

But it was worth it, because I got them for a great deal. The tires are about 75% new. I cleaned them, sanded them, painted and clear coated them. I haven't really been able to run them much with the weather the way it's been, but they have all but eliminated tire spin in 3rd. They did bring to light the fact that I need side mounts next lol.

Pics




I have a pic of it on the car, but everytime I upload it to photobucket it flips on its side. Can't get it to rotate back for some reason

[minger]

@BigBoostMS3; what size are the tires?

[BigBoostMS3]

Originally Posted by minger @BigBoostMS3; what size are the tires?

225/50/16 nitto 555r drag radials

I am fairly certain they are wide for a 225. I haven't been able to find any specs for this size of this tire either.

[Mr Wilson]

So the local deal for the caps fell through. I wanted flat caps and didn't want to wreck the stock ones.

Toyota makes a 2.5 in (63mm) cap that fits. It is indented about 2-3 mm from the face, but it fits. Have to remove the 'T' and it gives you a flat face.

My bill says the part number is 42603-48138, but the bag says 42603-30580.

Just gives another option for those looking for caps.

[Celestspeed3]

@Mr Wilson;

Just run no centre caps.

I can get you some knock fillers we use at work for centre caps.

[865ms3]

my fds with hankook rs3s. 225/50/16

[minger]

Looks like 225 might be where to go with these as everything seems to be running wide enough for these. Assuming tire sidewall sticks out past the rim of the wheel?

Also...looks good with the gold. I was thinking of doing that and your car looks just like mine...I guess I'm sold.

Originally Posted by BigBoostMS3 225/50/16 nitto 555r drag radials I am fairly certain they are wide for a 225. I haven't been able to find any specs for this size of this tire either.

I contacted Nitto, and the only real information they gave me was the Overall Diameter at 24.88" and Overall Width at 9.02". I'm assuming Overall Width = Section Width.

[BigBoostMS3]

Originally Posted by minger I contacted Nitto, and the only real information they gave me was the Overall Diameter at 24.88" and Overall Width at 9.02". I'm assuming Overall Width = Section Width.

That's actually helpful.

I'm not sure if the overall width = section width or not. I found the RS3 data to compare to...

Section width = 9.1"
Tread width = 8"

If it does, then the RS3 is just a hair smaller, which makes sense in my head. Since I don't have much rubbing at all (and it's not rubbing when sitting still). I think it's the flex in the sidewall on corners that allows the tire to rub.

[minger]

I guess. I'm still confused as to how @walv89; runs 245s on his in post 5, but he isn't really on the board anymore as most 245s have a section width of somewhere between 9.6-10".

[Mr Wilson]

Bit the bullet and put them on. Tires are Bridgestone RE-11 245/45R-16. Came out pretty well.

Fitment is tight on the front KW coilover. It clears, but I may get a 5mm spacer for piece of mind. Rears are fine, not rolled.

[08cosmic3]

I have Koni FSD's with 225/50-16 Re-11's and there is only 1/8" gap on the rears between the shock and tire. I'm getting 245/45-16 RE-11's next but will almost certainly need spacers on the rear. I guess it's all in what shock/strut you have.

[Adam is so pro]

Anyone else running m/t 255/50's?

[jdm_mica]

Avg. price paid for a good set of FD's? Would like a set, would get rid of my Gen1 stockers for a clean set

[Alejo_NIN]

had these on the pu for a little bit...but i bought them mainly for the protege

so imma join this..since they wer eon the pu for about 3 months

Originally Posted by jdm_mica Avg. price paid for a good set of FD's? Would like a set, would get rid of my Gen1 stockers for a clean set

you should'n't pay more than 300$ for bare rims..

[Adam is so pro]

Originally Posted by jdm_mica Avg. price paid for a good set of FD's? Would like a set, would get rid of my Gen1 stockers for a clean set

I got 2 of them in 9/10 condition for 120 shipped.

[Adam is so pro]

teaser.

[Alejo_NIN]

nasty...why would you do that?

[minger]

Originally Posted by Alejo_NIN nasty...why would you do that?

Weight reduction.

[Adam is so pro]

Originally Posted by Alejo_NIN nasty...why would you do that?

why would I polish them? Or only get 2?

Cause it's gonna look nasty. Because slickz.

only gonna take like 50 hours though.

[Alejo_NIN]

yea, why would you polish them,,,,i dunno...don't like it.
please don't be offended....

i understand the slicks parts, thats the only reason why i got the rx7 wheels for my protege as well..for track use.

[Adam is so pro]

Why would I polish them?

Why would you buy the color wheels you have? Because you like them? Why would you drive a Mazda? Because you want to?

and because racecar.

[Alejo_NIN]

Originally Posted by Adam is so pro Why would I polish them? Why would you buy the color wheels you have? Because you like them? Why would you drive a Mazda? Because you want to? and because racecar.

why would you always answer with a question?
why would you not go to school?
why would you not grow up?
why would you not go kill yourself?
because fail-man

[Domino81]

Anyone got 2 they're willing to sell?

[Adam is so pro]

Originally Posted by Alejo_NIN why would you always answer with a question? why would you not go to school? why would you not grow up? why would you not go kill yourself? because fail-man

damn son u mad.

[minger]

Originally Posted by BigBoostMS3 I found these on Craigslist in Atlanta. At about 8pm I asked my gf if she wanted to go for a road trip and we left at 830. Got to ATL at 1145, bought the tires, went and visited a friend for an hour, then headed back. Got back to Knoxville at about 430am. Quite the memorable evening for them. But it was worth it, because I got them for a great deal. The tires are about 75% new. I cleaned them, sanded them, painted and clear coated them. I haven't really been able to run them much with the weather the way it's been, but they have all but eliminated tire spin in 3rd. They did bring to light the fact that I need side mounts next lol. Pics I have a pic of it on the car, but everytime I upload it to photobucket it flips on its side. Can't get it to rotate back for some reason

What paint did you use? I did probably the worst thing and did rustoleum bright and cleared it, but the bright stuff you can't really ever touch it or wet sand or anything. Bad idea but came out okay enough...not great.

[BigBoostMS3]

I used lowes valspar metallic paint. The color is classic bronze. They look awesome on a white car. I was gonna do gold but decided it would be too light of a color. I also did the front mazda badge in the same color. Debating doing the back ones or leaving them black.



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[minger]

Nice. I'm kicking myself for not painting the inside of the wheel or at least inside of the spokes - at extreme angles there is some silver or primer visible.

[08cosmic3]

Just got in a set of RE-11's in 245/45-16 to mount on one of my FD sets. I'm almost certain I'll need at least 5mm spacers to clear the rear shocks, going to roll the rears also. Can't wait to see them bad boys on the car.

[Mortose]

Ok, so bit of a thread revival, but wanted to ask the folks who are already running these. I have a line on a ridiculous deal for fd's with tires and wanted to know if anyone is running these on coils and lowered? I'm going to pick up some 5mm spacers to assist, and roll the fenders, but I don't want to drop the cash if they aren't going to fit without some fairly in depth modification.

Please excuse the newb question. I'm on my phone, and it's a pain in the dick to search.

[minger]

What? You...don't need to roll fenders (they're 16x8 +50), probably not even if you run the spacers. I'm lowered a bit on a gen2. They're stupid close to stock specs

Granted...I forgot I raised it back up a bit, but I'm on Mazdaspeed coils.



Plenty o space

[08cosmic3]

Is the deal from a guy that used to live in TN? I was going to buy them but shipping would be too much. If he was still here I would have bought them. Maybe not the same guy.

I ended up not needing spacers or a roll.

[Mortose]

No it's a guy local to me. That's good. I was honestly worried just because of how close my current tires are now to the spring perch on the coils. I'm gunna pick them up regardless now, and just fit them to see if spacers are needed to clear the coils.

Thanks for the quick replies.

[08cosmic3]

For those of you needing tires for your FD's check out this deal. While these tires rank below other Extreme tires for this price the are a steal. $75 a piece shipped.

4 New 225 50ZR16 inch Kumho Ecsta XS Tires 2255016 225 50 16 R16 50R | eBay

[RusianKid]

Just got some FD wheels for my winter setup!

[ACM210]

Originally Posted by RusianKid Just got some FD wheels for my winter setup!

What size tire?


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[RusianKid]

Originally Posted by ACM210 What size tire? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

245/50/16