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Old 03-31-12, 08:47 PM
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17" rims on my GSLSE
Before, with 14" rikens



After with 205/40r17's

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Now I just need some Respeed rear springs.
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A few inches lower would do wonders to get rid of the "hot wheels" look. What width are the wheels? I plan to run 17s once I swap to an fc subframe, but I'm sure flares will be required for wide widths.

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Whats the specs on the 14s?
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needs more low, or more tire, or both.

I'm not a huge fan of 17's on old cars like this, but the sad fact for those of us who are building monsters, is there are ZERO good tire options for wider widths in 15 and 16"

I'd love to run 15 or 16's on mine, but that one fact is why I'm going 17x10 eventually. With flares of course, which may help swallow them.
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Ah the joy of white wheels.....keep a couple clean rags in your glovebox!

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i like them but i agree it needs to be lowered about an inch in order to get the " full wheel well" look.
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are you selling the rikens??
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i like them but i agree it needs to be lowered about an inch in order to get the " full wheel well" look.
Agreed, that is why I mentioned I need to drop the rear.
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Originally Posted by tasty danish
needs more low, or more tire, or both.

I'm not a huge fan of 17's on old cars like this, but the sad fact for those of us who are building monsters, is there are ZERO good tire options for wider widths in 15 and 16"

I'd love to run 15 or 16's on mine, but that one fact is why I'm going 17x10 eventually. With flares of course, which may help swallow them.
So true, I really like 15's and 16's as well.

Bottom line is price, I scored these on Kijiji with tires for just $300
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Picked up some 205/50617's for the rear. They will give me 3/4" more sidewall. Should be just right.
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My fb is lowered and I'm running 205/40/17. I'm thinking about going with 205/ 50 for the back for a better fit
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Went to a taller tire on the back, 205/50r17



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have fun keeping those clean..damn white rims..
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I used to think 17s looked bad on FBs, but I love these.
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Glad I got the tires changed, discovered onw was a previous run flat full of shredded rubber.

Cruises and handles just beautiful now!
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I miss my old FB..... but here are some pics with the 17's I had on it...
225-40-17 on the rear and 215-40-17 on the front..


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It's interesting how 17s always look too big on FBs in pictures. Then you see them in person and they look just fine.
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I think it looks great
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Originally Posted by NoPis10
I miss my old FB..... but here are some pics with the 17's I had on it...
225-40-17 on the rear and 215-40-17 on the front..


Hey what kind of rims were these any spacers on them any rubbing issues
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Originally Posted by tasty danish
needs more low, or more tire, or both.

I'm not a huge fan of 17's on old cars like this, but the sad fact for those of us who are building monsters, is there are ZERO good tire options for wider widths in 15 and 16"

I'd love to run 15 or 16's on mine, but that one fact is why I'm going 17x10 eventually. With flares of course, which may help swallow them.
when my dad was raceing his rx7 (witch its now mine) he found 15x8 i still have them but are not on the car. i need parts if you are willing to trade. or just buy them stright up. u can e-mail me at mike_c_8989@hotmail.com i will take pics tomorrow and will up load them on my profile. i have work in the AM so it wont be untill late after noon.
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