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Originally posted by Fumanchu
Some people could care less about how much grip they have. If you don't autocross or act like an idiot on the road, what's the point in having huge rear tires??? They cost more, and you get worse gas mileage.
The rims aren't bad at all.
Some people could care less about how much grip they have. If you don't autocross or act like an idiot on the road, what's the point in having huge rear tires??? They cost more, and you get worse gas mileage.
The rims aren't bad at all.
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Originally posted by Fumanchu
Some people could care less about how much grip they have. If you don't autocross or act like an idiot on the road, what's the point in having huge rear tires??? They cost more, and you get worse gas mileage.
Some people could care less about how much grip they have. If you don't autocross or act like an idiot on the road, what's the point in having huge rear tires??? They cost more, and you get worse gas mileage.
The fact is, the wheels he installed are 18x7.5, which is narrower than stock. They also weigh 25 lbs, which is 9 lbs heavier than stock. The handling of the car will be reduced compared to stock. Period. BTW, who the f*#k cares about gas mileage with this car?
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You know, colors were made just for tastes, thats a spanish figure of speech, don't know if it worked well in english, but If you like it (which you obviously do because you put them on and posted them here) then you did a great jobn, and a pretty good price too. I don't like them for me, but I can't say that they look bad.
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Originally posted by rynberg
That's the dumbest comment I've ever heard in regards to the FD. This is one of the best handling cars ever made. If you only care about straightline speed, buy a Fox-Body Mustang or an LS1 Camaro and you can make it faster than an FD and be more reliable.
The fact is, the wheels he installed are 18x7.5, which is narrower than stock. They also weigh 25 lbs, which is 9 lbs heavier than stock. The handling of the car will be reduced compared to stock. Period. BTW, who the f*#k cares about gas mileage with this car?
That's the dumbest comment I've ever heard in regards to the FD. This is one of the best handling cars ever made. If you only care about straightline speed, buy a Fox-Body Mustang or an LS1 Camaro and you can make it faster than an FD and be more reliable.
The fact is, the wheels he installed are 18x7.5, which is narrower than stock. They also weigh 25 lbs, which is 9 lbs heavier than stock. The handling of the car will be reduced compared to stock. Period. BTW, who the f*#k cares about gas mileage with this car?
Reading comprehension is your friend.
Did I say that was how I thought??? I am just saying not everyone cares how fast they can go or how fast they can take the next bend in the road. Plus with gas reaching $2.50 here in So Cal, I would understand if people started worrying about the gas mileage.
Believe it or not, not everyone buys a car for the performance aspect. Maybe you don't agree with that but to call them an idiot because of it really shows something.
I personally don't need a huge rear tire on my car, but I wouldn't put something on my car that would lower the performance level that at stock.
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Originally posted by Fumanchu
Reading comprehension is your friend. Did I say that was how I thought??? I am just saying not everyone cares how fast they can go or how fast they can take the next bend in the road.
Reading comprehension is your friend. Did I say that was how I thought??? I am just saying not everyone cares how fast they can go or how fast they can take the next bend in the road.
Originally posted by Fumanchu
Plus with gas reaching $2.50 here in So Cal, I would understand if people started worrying about the gas mileage.
Plus with gas reaching $2.50 here in So Cal, I would understand if people started worrying about the gas mileage.
Originally posted by Fumanchu
Believe it or not, not everyone buys a car for the performance aspect. Maybe you don't agree with that but to call them an idiot because of it really shows something.
Believe it or not, not everyone buys a car for the performance aspect. Maybe you don't agree with that but to call them an idiot because of it really shows something.
Originally posted by Fumanchu
I personally don't need a huge rear tire on my car, but I wouldn't put something on my car that would lower the performance level that at stock.
I personally don't need a huge rear tire on my car, but I wouldn't put something on my car that would lower the performance level that at stock.
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Hehe , Im stirring up a nest, as far as performance goes , It feels better than it did with the stock setup , it feels more solid on the road and bites just as well if not better than the way it was . I used to slip and slide whilst taking off in the rain and now it does it much less. All it boils down to is how you use the car . It might make some of you sleep better knowing that I will be getting wider wheels in the future and my friend with a maxima said hed buy my wheels I have now if I ever wanted to sell them , all is well in mazdaland .
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Originally posted by Fumanchu
Some people could care less about how much grip they have. If you don't autocross or act like an idiot on the road, what's the point in having huge rear tires??? They cost more, and you get worse gas mileage.
The rims aren't bad at all.
Some people could care less about how much grip they have. If you don't autocross or act like an idiot on the road, what's the point in having huge rear tires??? They cost more, and you get worse gas mileage.
The rims aren't bad at all.
hence the "Some people..." My next Reading Comprehension class will be at 2:00.
again.... nice wheels man. Don't let these RX7 purists stop you from making your car what YOU want.
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Originally posted by rynberg
If you care about gas mileage, this isn't the right car for you.
If you care about gas mileage, this isn't the right car for you.
For people who didn't buy the car for performance aspect of it, with a concern of gas mileage I'd say should have bought a miata. Even a camaro/rustang etc would roast the hides on a 18x7.5 with ease, if not with more ease.
As much as I hate to admit it, back in the day(way back in the day before the forum was around) when I knew nothing of rims I had a similar combo and to be truthfully honest it was the worst thing to do but the rim shop I went to told me they would fit, they did fit, just didn't fill the wells if you know what I mean. The car handled like ****, looked like ****, and overall when I put the stock wheels back on the car I was like "Woah, should've done this a long time ago". The difference in handling from a 18x7.5 40 series tire to a stock wheel/tire combo is amazing and I too would rather have the stock. Anyone who says different hasn't experianced the difference between the two.
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