a new look for my rx7

[13Bracer]

ok so i knopw im gunna get a bunch of **** because of the brand and whatnot bet hey these were free..
because the rim place gave me the wrong bolt pattern on my car so...i took it back and told them so they ordered the same ones but right bolt pattern...but this time i got them wider in the back with a better offset...
and the idiots there streched the hell out of my previous back tires...8.5 wide on my new 9.5 wide...so the tires look bad so and input on what size tire would look good on a 18x9.5 with +35 offset..

well with all this here they are..
let me know what you think and try not to bash to had..:goodjob:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j291/preluderunner/007-12.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j291/preluderunner/006-16.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j291/preluderunner/005-16.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j291/preluderunner/004-20.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j291/preluderunner/003-23.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j291/preluderunner/002-22.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j291/preluderunner/001-24.jpg

[Benefit]

that stretch is good , you need to really consider dropping it

[speedminded]

Aren't they a lil tail happy to begin with?

[13Bracer]

yeah a drop is coming next...just trying to research what setup i want to put on it..
but yeah the strech is almost growing on me...IDK though



yeah its a lil tail happy..lo


thanks:goodjob:

[slow_hatch]

The stretch looks good IMO, now just slam it :goodjob:

[13Bracer]

The stretch looks good IMO, now just slam it :goodjob:

damn might just have to keep the stretch...lol
thanks man

[Whiteboy™]

stretch = jdm hotness

[RUFFIAN]

looks pimp to me.

[13Bracer]

stretch = jdm hotness

hahah hell yeah boi!!! JDM TYTE!!!!:goodjob:

[ballistic08]

it will look much better when you get some tires that fit on there. but lookin good

[13Bracer]

looks pimp to me.
preciate it man:goodjob:

[13Bracer]

it will look much better when you get some tires that fit on there. but lookin good
i don know im likin the stretch kinda? we will see...lol
thanks

[Alan®]

gangsta

[13Bracer]

gangsta
you know!!!!
hahah:goodjob:

[Kalifornia087]

It's Awesome.

Now lower it!

[NoRotor]

no, the stretch looks stupid. you have a wide wheel that can support a wide tire. use it.
275's fit well on my 9.5's.
As for susp, I went with some older Tein HA's. I originally wanted just a new set of Koni's with a Ground Control Setup, but that was going to cost me $1200.... I was able to snag some lightly used HA's with new mounts for a little under a grand (perfect spring rate of 10k/8k) and I cannot BELIEVE how much better of a car this thing is. I had a track day before the susp and it felt like a boat (notice the body roll in my sig). The track day afterwards felt comparably orgasmic.
Anyway, do susp you won't regret it.
As for tires, 245's up front and 275's out back. (but I believe that 255F and 285R should fit aswell).

[The Ninja]

I'm with stupid ^^

[Brown Man]

just drop it and it would look great

[Kevykev]

Stretch is good, but it looks like your current tires are over-strecthed. Add about 20mm to the width of those tires at least!

275 Sounds good!

What do you have in the rear right now?

245-255?

[d16_turbo]

looks like if you turn shop you might "curb" a rim......i think you should get wider tires

[sogood]

I'm not a fan of stretched tires, ecspecially on a car that's not even dropped.

Nice looking car and wheels, but the stretch looks dumb. Get fatter tires on there + suspension of some sort. You'll like it much more.

[quickdodge®]

It looks good for looks, but not for functionality. Later, QD.

[Magnus213]

Stretched tires make me nervous. Look like they're just barely hanging on for dear life. Wheels look good though, as everyone else has said sort out the tires and a drop and you're set.

[HachiDori]

let the front crossmember scrape the ground!

[ChRiS]

275/35R18 in the rear is my best bet. It looks like the tire is about to come off the bead. In my opinion. Nice car by the way. Good choice of rims. :goodjob:

[Elbow]

Looks good, but not a fan of the stretch

[secondgencamaro]

Like most everyone else is saying, wider tires and drop it.

[Jecht]

Stretched tires look cool, but performance wise its not so good. Make use of wider, better tires and your car might not be so tail-happy.

[Justin.]

I'd rather see a seat of bigger tires on the back.

Rims look good tho.

[13Bracer]

well thanks everyone for you comments...

and i decided to go ahead and order some tires tomorrow..
im gunna go with some 275/35/18

as for the current tire dont quote me but i believe its a 225/45/18:eek:


but thanks for everyones input//...ans suspension is def next thing on my list...:yes:

[KillTheCrow]

Niiice. It's hard to bash a clean RX-7.

[87 Turbo II]

I love the style of wheel but they look like the same wheels in your sig. Also you HAVE to get that stretched worked out, it looks like crap and that's potential grip you are losing.

EDIT: just re-read and all I have t say is 227!?! I love wide tires! :D and you'll love the grip!

[Sol-Badguy]

I was hoping you'd get staggered for the rear.

YESS!! :goodjob:

[Mr. Clean]

dont drop it... slam it, thats what its time for.

[87 Turbo II]

dont drop it... slam it, thats what its time for.
no, an RX-7 is made to handle, if you take out all the suspension travel, it'll handle like $hit, a small drop is fine but when you start to dive into looks over the functionality of a vehicle, you step into the rice zone.

(DICLAIMER NOTE THING: ok I've noticed that anytime I say the "r-word" people act like I'm the devil and get real mad at me and say I don't have any taste then argue for forever, so I should add that I am very strict on what will qualify something as rice in my eyes)

[NoRotor]

Good selection on the tire width. Traction is your friend.
As for suspension. What are your goals? Which carries precedence, looks or performance? Will the car see any track duty?

[13Bracer]

thanks all once again...and yes i had to get staggerd this time..lol


well i was thinking of going with a tein setup for suspension wise...def want performance over looks...
but im still researching on the rx7 forums to find the perfect set-up..
well i really want to put her on the track....so not a lot but it will see a lil track time..:ninja:

thats everyone for the comments and suggestions (sp)

[Fr33way]

Hymm. Looks odd without it being slammed. I would go 275/285 or as wide as possible on the 7. Thought I was on Zilvia for a minute LOL.

[NoRotor]

Look for some posts by a member on rx7club named Howard Coleman. He is one of the resident experts on track-suspension setups. He recommended the 10k front / 8k rear spring rates for a street car that would see moderate track time (which is what I am doing) and I can tell you that it is comfortable on the street but brilliant on the track.
I think the Tein Flex is the newer model of the HA, but I am not certain that they retained the same spring rates. If the Flex is 10k/8k, I would seriously consider them if I were you.

[13Bracer]

Look for some posts by a member on rx7club named Howard Coleman. He is one of the resident experts on track-suspension setups. He recommended the 10k front / 8k rear spring rates for a street car that would see moderate track time (which is what I am doing) and I can tell you that it is comfortable on the street but brilliant on the track.
I think the Tein Flex is the newer model of the HA, but I am not certain that they retained the same spring rates. If the Flex is 10k/8k, I would seriously consider them if I were you.

good stuff thanks for the info i will def be looking into that:goodjob:

[LeX]

i run 265 35 18 on my 18x9.5 and it fits perfectly, no stretch look at all.

http://i9.tinypic.com/8bhtyit.jpg

[Five*Star*]

Justin,


Dont order tires withut talking to me first, I got you handled!!!

Also, i have sme old lowering springs from my old FD that you can use till you get your coilover setup.... lets lower that thing!


BTW, the wheels look good Justin


CALL ME ASAP!


Michael (404)452-7691

[down_shift]

lower it and throw some 215s on there. done.

[k20siboii]

love the wheels man

[Deke]

Wheels look good, but like most people are saying, lose the stretch. Use the width of those wheels :)

[NoRotor]

Justin,


Dont order tires withut talking to me first, I got you handled!!!

Also, i have sme old lowering springs from my old FD that you can use till you get your coilover setup.... lets lower that thing!


BTW, the wheels look good Justin


CALL ME ASAP!


Michael (404)452-7691

If you're still on the OEM struts that the car rolled from the line with, I'd recommend not going with lowering springs.
Blown struts + lowering springs = not good.

[blown_ss]

the only bad thing about this is that you are more prone to getting scratches on your wheels from rocks and road debris. i would think about that. wider tires protect your wheels more then you think. either way it looks good.

[MC Hammer]

just drop it and it would look great

couldn't have said it better myself =]
other than that. it looks very nice

[JDMJorgie]

The stretch looks great, I wouldn't change it.

[spacelion]

looks like if you turn shop you might "curb" a rim......i think you should get wider tires

x2, and lower it just a smidge!!

[13Bracer]

Justin,


Dont order tires withut talking to me first, I got you handled!!!

Also, i have sme old lowering springs from my old FD that you can use till you get your coilover setup.... lets lower that thing!


BTW, the wheels look good Justin


CALL ME ASAP!


Michael (404)452-7691'


hell man you know i will i still have all that stuff (intercooler oil pan)
just waiting on some money..lol
but you know ill hit yah up:goodjob:

[David88vert]

Look for some posts by a member on rx7club named Howard Coleman. He is one of the resident experts on track-suspension setups. He recommended the 10k front / 8k rear spring rates for a street car that would see moderate track time (which is what I am doing) and I can tell you that it is comfortable on the street but brilliant on the track.
I think the Tein Flex is the newer model of the HA, but I am not certain that they retained the same spring rates. If the Flex is 10k/8k, I would seriously consider them if I were you.

Howard Coleman is VERY good with FD suspension. I second this info.

BTW, 13Bracer, I ran 235s up front, with 265s in rear on my FD. Same staggered wheel setup.

[13Bracer]

Howard Coleman is VERY good with FD suspension. I second this info.

BTW, 13Bracer, I ran 235s up front, with 265s in rear on my FD. Same staggered wheel setup.

yeah im gunna get a hold of him tomorrow sometime if i have the time..
ill keep that in mind for my setup...
thanks:goodjob:

[boostedb16]

what kind of wheels are those?

[driftyboy]

The tire stretch is fine. Car's looks super sleek and sexy.

- Drifty

[wantboost]

why are you stretching the tire it is not to make it clear the quarter panel and it sure as well isnt for performance. looks stupid imo

[13Bracer]

what kind of wheels are those?
they are driftz
i know i need to go with a better rims but for now these will work for me

[13Bracer]

why are you stretching the tire it is not to make it clear the quarter panel and it sure as well isnt for performance. looks stupid imo

ok well if you read my post this wasnt my choice...
they took the tires that were on my original rear rims...8.5 wide and streched them to my new 9.5 wide tires in the back..
so not my choice thats why im sayin im getting new tires...:goodjob:

[DaRussian]

yea dude you should deffinetly lower it, it will give the car a whole new look, even the stretch might look good then...

[13Bracer]

yea dude you should deffinetly lower it, it will give the car a whole new look, even the stretch might look good then...
YEAH MAN
just tryin to find the right setup i want for it...and the stretch is gunna be gone no matter what...lol
but thanks man:goodjob:

[jorge095]

looks good

[13Bracer]

thanks man:goodjob:

[HiPSI]

stretch = jdm hotness


yeah, just not THAT stretch.

[speedminded]

It's the wrong tire to be stretching.

[JDMjoe]

Get wider tires definatly! But looks good though and like everyone else on this thread....drop it.

[magneto198]

crazy offset

[UpSideDownDesi]

stretch is good, but 4x4 status pretty much kills it and makes it look like Buford hwy edition RX-7. I don't know, but i feel like you need wider rim and wider tires......they just look too skiny.

[13Bracer]

yes the 4x4 look is killing me..

im up ingainesville and it looks like my car belongs with the rest of thesee "things" up here!haha
~if youve been here~lol

but yeah when i get my suspension i will be able to go a lil wider on the tires but talkin on the fd forumd anything past 10 on stock suspension would really be pushing it so i kept it safe for now:ninja:

[Doppelgänger]

lol@ all you people saying that stretch is all gay d m and ****.

Tires on there are WAY too skinny. FD's need traction, utilize those wheel wells and get some 255+ width tires...... that ****s looking kinda mexicanlowriderdaytonwheel style at the moment :( i know its not your fault for not know what size tire to run on that wide of a rim.

[Brick]

no, the stretch looks stupid. you have a wide wheel that can support a wide tire. use it...

[Lotte]

you should get the zeals