New rims...FINALLY done

[Sacrilicious]

oh ya, clos has a good point there...$117/tire for potenza RE-01Rs in 225/50/16!

 

[JamJam]

well, smaller rims are usually used at drag strips for better straight-line grip. they also give better ride quality and comfort. because they can be made significantly lighter (and also move unsprung weight distribution towards the center of the wheel/tire) than bigger wheels, they also give a performance boost and reduce stress on the suspension. that you find it looks ugly is a personal taste thing. i, personally believe that the stock 18s look too gawdy and pretentious for my liking, so i'm am perfectly content with this setup (as soon as i get cobb springs or bigger tires...)

oh, and i live in an area where i'm SURROUNDED by potholes! i've already bent a winter rim on an invisible pothole in a rain puddle, so i'm pissed off as hell. these rims eat potholes for breakfast, so i'm much happier with them on my daily commute! (alright)

After reading what you had to say, I can completely understand why you did change over! I do understand the ride quality and issues with the low profiles and your wheels being damaged. I had the same issue on my GTI with 18's all the way around. Nothing the city didnt pay for though. Had 2 wheels replaced free of charge. It is a personal taste, and I dont mean to insult you or anyone who has done this, because having the vehicle the way you want it is all that matters.

 

[Sacrilicious]

Nothing the city didnt pay for though. Had 2 wheels replaced free of charge. It is a personal taste, and I dont mean to insult you or anyone who has done this, because having the vehicle the way you want it is all that matters.

naw, i'm not insulted...i just wanted to tell why i like it as i do... i wish i could get the city to pay for the damage, but i'm kinda screwed because it was my work parking lot...private property, and they're NOT gonna pay for it! (bang)

 

[jbiird317]

looks good man, def looks cleaner with the shine on there

 

[Olestra]

What's the cornering like?

 

[Sacrilicious]

with 225/50/16s, it's not too bad, actually. these are actually rather low profile for being 16s...it's the 225/55/16s (which are very close to our stock tire diameter) which would probably have very squishy cornering. it's a tradeoff, though, because the 225/55/16s have a noticeably wider tread width...

 

[clos561]

yea i have the 55's havent tried cornering hard or anything yet

 

[Sacrilicious]

yea i have the 55's havent tried cornering hard or anything yet

ohhh...that makes sense! tell me if it feels extra squishy at all! the 50s actually feel very nice...

 

[controlo]

i'm bringing this thread back to life. i think those FD wheels look really good guys! i love the stock speed wheels but they're too damn heavy. i'm going to buy some FD's if i can find some for cheap and paint em'. you guys have inspired me. haha.

for the people that think the smaller wheels look bad... a lot of mazda 3's come stock with 16" wheels and they look just fine. good work guys!

 

[drledford93]

Where can I find some of these FD rims? I have been looking at going with a 16 or 17" set up and I'd really like to do this to save some $$$ on rubber!

Daniel

 

[Sacrilicious]

both of us got our wheels at: http://www.rx7club.com/

take your time and search around in the FS forums for some deals, and you can walk away with these wheels + tires for $400 easily! =d

 

[TurboWagon]

I think they look alright. I am a big fan of recycling OEM wheels so I appreciate what you guys with the FD wheels have done.

I have honestly been looking for a set of Milennia wheels. My grandma has a 98 Milennia S with the polished chrome 16x6.5 multi-spoke wheels. There is a 5 spoke 17x7 wheel but it just looks too plain for me. Who knows though, if I can find a good set of OEM Mazda wheels I just might buy them.

 

[controlo]

I think they look alright. I am a big fan of recycling OEM wheels so I appreciate what you guys with the FD wheels have done.

I have honestly been looking for a set of Milennia wheels. My grandma has a 98 Milennia S with the polished chrome 16x6.5 multi-spoke wheels. There is a 5 spoke 17x7 wheel but it just looks too plain for me. Who knows though, if I can find a good set of OEM Mazda wheels I just might buy them.

yeah. i'm not just looking at these. there are a few OEM mazda wheels that i'm considering. there are some really nice miata wheels too.

 

[jodacoto]

i would rather use the top half of this.

 

[08cosmic3]

dude, now i'm thinkin really hard about gettin some FD wheels on my car...those look sweeet!


...that and i'm pissed as hell that my cheapo sport edition f7's got dented from a pothole that i've taken like 10x with my stockers without issues...laaaame...=/

I have a set in good condition for sale $250 + shipping. They are not show quality but not bad. This set is the 16lb reinforced version.

 

[08cosmic3]

OOPS, Never mind I should have read the whole string first.

 

[Sacrilicious]

haha...good buy, man! i got mine for $400 for wheels + tires. the tires (michelin mxm) are ok for now, but i'll be swapping out to potenza RE-01Rs when they die...=d

 

[JCurry]

nobody knows if the second gen rx7 rims will fit the ms3??? i have a set of black 17's that came off a 88 TII that i can get for cheap jst need to kno if they fit

 

[clos561]

post some pics if you can.

 

[iredremix]

good job bro, looking good