FD rims on an MSP

[Subsparx]

I'm sorry if this was already asked somewhere. I tried searching and didn't find anything. I'm looking at some wheels and tires somebody is selling.

Mazda RX7 FD 16” x 8" wheels wrapped in Falken AZENIS RT-615’s (225/50R16)
Wheels are 5x114.4 and 50mm offset.

I remember reading somewhere on these boards that the FD wheels are one of the lightest wheels you can get for the MSP. My question is, will that setup fit on my MSP (stock suspension) without rubbing?

[shane02pro5]

I know the wheels will fit but not sure on the 225's

[ProtoType5]

LOL...Craigslist FTW...I see what you're looking at...Portland...they look freaking sweet...

I believe some people are using the 225s on the FD rims...on the sedans...this definitely wouldn't fit the P5 tho...

[Subsparx]

Haha, I'll sell you mine cheap Daniel.

[Subsparx]

*IF* those FD wheels will fit.

[nvmsp]

They will fit, I had 225,45r,17 falken azenis when I had rims. Only rubbed in the back if you hit a bump, or if you have people in the back. lol

Oh and don't plan on making turns fast anymore. Atleast while the tires are new. lol

[shane02pro5]

The RX-8 wheels are 18x8 50mm offset and they fit perfectly even on a P5 which has a bit less clearance to the rear fender. I know guys have also done 225's but it may have been a 48mm offset..not sure.

[Subsparx]

Hrm, worst case I can roll the fenders then. Thanks, I'll go ahead and grab these then. Woot.

[nvmsp]

I think the tire was hitting the spring not the fender. Either way no damage you'll be fine.

[MakeMeGoFast]

Go with 225/45/16's and should be fine at stock ride height. anything lower and you need to roll your fenders
Thats what I'm running.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q134/MZ424/DSCF0521.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q134/MZ424/DSCF0511-1.jpg

[ProtoType5]

100% on the rims...they are almost worth the price for the rims alone...almost...njamreka or something runs themm...

try the "other" forum...caturday forum...lol

He's on there and he knows 100%

[shane02pro5]

45 is a pretty tall profile I'll bet 225/40 would be better.

[Subsparx]

Hmmm. I might have to go to discount tire and see if they'll give me a discount on some 40's if i trade the 50's in then. We'll see. I'm going to go test fit them on my car sometime this weekend if the guy has time.

[ProtoType5]

Just looked through the threads...looks like 225/45 is what you'd be looking for...with a 3mm spacer...so they would be +47....that's what has been used without any rubbing.

[njaremka]

*IF* those FD wheels will fit.

oh, they fit just fine :D


100% on the rims...they are almost worth the price for the rims alone...almost...njamreka or something runs themm...

try the "other" forum...caturday forum...lol

He's on there and he knows 100%

i'm here too!!! but, the "Other" forum has more tech knowledge ;)


Just looked through the threads...looks like 225/45 is what you'd be looking for...with a 3mm spacer...so they would be +47....that's what has been used without any rubbing.

225/45-16 is damn near the exact same size as the stock ES 195/50-16's, and they would fit on FD's with 3mm spacers and a slight fender roll. i just didn't want to touch the fenders, so i ended with 215/45's.

[nazgul350r]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123698934

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123662497

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123628824

Your welcome!

[Subsparx]

Sweet! I didn't even see those posts. Thanks :)

[bhosMSPRO]

heres a better pic of the orange in the link.. they look good on it, i think he's selling the chrome ones though and powdercoating his other set he has

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/bhos240/IMG00010.jpg

[Subsparx]

Just thought I'd give a quick update in case anyone was curious if they fit correctly. I couldn't find 3mm spacers, so I went with 5mm spacers all around. 225/50-16's. No rubbing the fenders, struts, nothing. They fit absolutely perfect.

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[SwirlFX]

Photos?

[Subsparx]

I posted a photo as an attachment. I can see it. Not sure why you wouldn't be able to.

[Viralphrame]

Just thought I'd give a quick update in case anyone was curious if they fit correctly. I couldn't find 3mm spacers, so I went with 5mm spacers all around. 225/50-16's. No rubbing the fenders, struts, nothing. They fit absolutely perfect.

133851

Stock suspension? :)

[Subsparx]

For now yeah. The rear wheel well in that pic has no clearance because the stock wheels are in the back of my car waiting to be picked up by another forum member. Without them in, it has plenty of clearance and doesn't rub. Sometime later this year I'm going to put coilovers in, at which point I'll swap the Falkens I have on now in for 215/45's. I'll probably just wait till the Falkens are out of tread to do that, as right now they are pretty much brand new.

[Viralphrame]

For now yeah. The rear wheel well in that pic has no clearance because the stock wheels are in the back of my car waiting to be picked up by another forum member. Without them in, it has plenty of clearance and doesn't rub. Sometime later this year I'm going to put coilovers in, at which point I'll swap the Falkens I have on now in for 215/45's. I'll probably just wait till the Falkens are out of tread to do that, as right now they are pretty much brand new.

Awesome! I plan to put my set of FDs onto my daily driver (2003 ES w/ MSP suspension), and 225's are about $10 cheaper per tire than 215s. I may go wiith 215 anyway just to make damn sure there's no rubbing. Still, seeing as your MSP's suspension is stock and they fit well... we'll see, haha. Depends on what my bank account looks like when I finally make it over to Discount.

[Subsparx]

Well, with 225's and 5mm spacers all around, I can say for a fact there is no rubbing on the inside. There is however rubbing on the rear fenders in the back with any kind of weight in the back (including the spare). So you might want to either get a light amount of fender rolling done in the back, or go with 215's, which I think would be enough to make it clear the outside of the fender. It's mostly just that lip on the outside of the rear fender that is hitting. The amount you'd have to roll would be minimal as well, probably not even noticeable. Calculating out the tire sizes from stock to the new wheels, it was only .3 inches greater in diameter. That's only a 1% increase in size, so you'd only have to roll the rear fenders .15 inches, theorhetically.

[nazgul350r]

The rears will need to be rolled with a 225-50. Mine still rubs over larger bumps and with rear passengers.