Yeah, I know. I'm running against the herd here, but I like the fact that they're super light, and I like the way they look. I've settled on the size, which is 15 x 8, with a 5.5" backspace. Was hoping to run a DOT drag radial, but they don't make any sizes between stock width and 275/50R15, and I'm not sure those will fit. I'm also considering the Hoosier Quicktime Pro DOT slicks in a 26x9.5x15 size. What's the fattest tire anybody's running on the rear of an FC3S?



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I was about to say are you even done installing the E6X yet? lol

Shoot! It's been in and running for like two years! Just don't ask me if I have it tuned like I want it. Runs and drives good, but I'm still a little richer than I'd like to be at a bunch of places.



Now back to the tire issue!

275's fit, but like street tire 275's i dunno about drag tires, them things ur wierd

Okay, well BFG makes the T/A Drag Radial in 275/50R15, but I'm thinking it will stick out well past the fenders and maybe rub on the body there on the inside front of the wheel well. I think the section is like 11.2 inches? You think it has a chance?

well, yes! the rear of the fc gains negative camber as the suspension goes into bump, so the tires tuck under the fenders insead of hitting them, in the rear. and a 265 tire fits back there....



in the front, the suspension doesnt tuck the tires, and its kinda narrow. you need camber plates, and smaller springs and then maybe you can squeeze 245's in there. i did 235's and it was tight. you can get bigger fenders and fill em with tire, i think the re amemyia time attack car was running 255's in the front....

Well, get that rascal tuned already!

so rich is our service manager, but he doesnt have a lot of money, so he's rich, but not rich. WTF https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683664.gif

Cocaine does mean things to nice people.

I'm seeking brilliant advice, and I get this! Oy! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683664.gif

It's Gen D, what'd you expect?





HONESTLY, who threws the shoe?

I expected this. I was hoping for brilliance. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif

i tole you once!

STOP!











hammer time!



kevin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acb5205wCS8

Look MC Hammer has SHINY PANTS TOO!



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damn i feel old school using google images now when everyone links youtubes.



kevin.

haha, did you watch mine? its ye olde school

Hmmm. I really have spent too much time thinking about this. I don't want to try to re-invent the wheel, so to speak. Should I just go with the Nitto drag radials in a 245/50R16 on the stock T2 rims? How much will I gain by going to a lighter wheel? I know the T2 rims are bloody heavy, but will it make a difference?



Shoot, I might just order some 16x7.5 Borbets from tire rack and be done with it.

Don't buy Nittos.



Buy M/T or Hoosiers

Scroot! I've changed my mind. I'ma goin' with the Borbet type H from tirerack. Please comment, ridicule, etc.

thats ok if you have a time machine and a camaro....

Are you saying they're not sexy?



How about this one?

better! those other ones are too rounded

This one is similar, but I think I like it better than the OZ. Only thing is, it only comes in 7" wide. I was hoping to fit a 7.5 or 8" wheel.



What are some other good sites to buy wheels?

not really sure. if you decide you want rota's shoot me a pm, they sponsor tommy, by throwing wheels at him

I'm flexible. Cheap, but flexible.

will 15's fit on the car anyways?



With the FD you have to grind the caliper to get them to clear, pretty shisty.

Some 15's will fit. These are 15 x 6 Nissan Maxima wheels from like late 80's, early 90's.

I have the Borbet wheels, they don't look too hot on the RX7.



It's a real bitch to get a lug nut on there with the 21mm socket, it's the same size as the hole, I spose if you are using smaller lug nuts you should be ok.



Heres a pic of my car with the rims.



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Can you post up the pix? Links come up "unauthorized image linking" from the club.

Yeah I guess the club is that gay.

it is! you've obviously never met ryan scott

What size tire are you running on the rear?

I have 255 55 or 60 r16 RA1's on the rear, and 205 55 16 on the front, RA1's actually hook really well at the track, too bad I suck on the strip.



Thats on a 7" wide rim btw, really should be on 8". I am thinking of selling the Borbets in favour of S5TII wheels.

So one would logically assume the S5 rims are 16 x 8? I suppose finding a good used set of those would be about as easy as finding chicken lips and frog hair.

the t2 wheels are all 16x7 40 offset, the s5 ones are lighter, and the efini bbs's are even lighter, but 16x7 is as big as they went

Yeah, the S4 T2 rim weighs what, like 26 lbs?

feels like 40!

Good money at the smelter!

get some 5zigen 17x9's they are $150 each new! and run 275/40/17 drag radials https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.gif