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10-21-2002, 12:26 AM

rx7machine

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I have a '87 n/a. I want some new rims, but don't know what size will fit. I like the diff. types eneki has. Would 17's fit? Or even 18's? And what size tires would I need then? I'm also looking for a new spoiler...any suggestions on name brands? thanks everyone

10-21-2002, 12:28 AM

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Damn, almost forgot...I know I'll need bigger brakes too...any suggestions on good brakes? sizes and ****.. thanks again..

10-21-2002, 12:39 AM

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Do you have 5-lug or 4-lug wheels currently? There is a guy in a nearby town that has a 2gen 5-lug with 17" Enkei Sportlines. They look soooo ******* tight on that car.

10-21-2002, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rx7machine' date='Oct 20 2002, 09:26 PM

I've seen FC's online with 18's before.I'd stuff 18's with 235's so you don't have to worry about them rubbing.If you have a GXL then you have a 5 lug pattern.If yours is a 4 lug setup then your pattern is 4x114

10-21-2002, 05:30 AM

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18's look bad *** but watch the width they could be 18x9 in front and 18x 10 in the back. my brother in law had a convertable with 18 fitapalldii Tubolarons and they looked sick. they were that size. Might need a spacer though nothing too complicated.

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10-21-2002, 08:28 AM

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I have 17" Enkei RPOMs, had the lips polished, and 225/45 tires all around.

10-21-2002, 10:18 AM

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watch out man!!! I have 16 inch millanos with low prof. tires and a two and a half inch drop and I rub on turns every now and then. It seems you can go with large wheels and no drop, or drop your car low and put 16's on it. That is what I did on my '89 TII and it looks great. Also think about the fact you have an N/A, I had two na's and even though they have good torque you might slow yourself down by putting bigger wheels on it. It takes some power to turn 18's as well as 17's wich is fine if you are going for a curise/show car but not so cool for a drag/fast car. I could be wrong but that's my 2 cents. Good luck!!!

10-21-2002, 10:26 AM

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Saw a guy this summer at Mosport with 18's

his licence plate also read "3 Rotor" So. . .

10-21-2002, 11:03 PM

dysthymia

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That's a hell of a drop, man. How did you get it to go that low?

10-22-2002, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dysthymia' date='Oct 21 2002, 08:03 PM

[quote name='1revin7' date='Oct 21 2002, 08:18 AM']watch out man!!! I have 16 inch millanos with low prof. tires and a two and a half inch drop and I rub on turns every now and then. It seems you can go with large wheels and no drop, or drop your car low and put 16's on it. That is what I did on my '89 TII and it looks great. Also think about the fact you have an N/A, I had two na's and even though they have good torque you might slow yourself down by putting bigger wheels on it. It takes some power to turn 18's as well as 17's wich is fine if you are going for a curise/show car but not so cool for a drag/fast car. I could be wrong but that's my 2 cents. Good luck!!!

That's a hell of a drop, man. How did you get it to go that low?[/quote]

Well I orderd the lowering springs from INTRAX it was a 2.25 drop but using stock struts the setteling diffrence is about 2.50 and it's perfict!!! Like I said I rub every now and then but only if i'm turning into a steep driveway or something like that. All the tires tuck beautfully and you can't fit your hand in the wheel well. When you turn the front wheels the front of the car raises up a bit and the tires come out of the tuck. It worked out really well and the springs were only $180.00 money WELL spent! They went on so easy!!!