FD RX7 Wheels and 20mm Spacers PICS NEEDED HELP
Both versions are 16x8. However, Mazda changed the design because there were complains about the wheels design being weak and cracking under stress. The earlier models were 13.X pounds. While the 2nd version is redesigned and stronger, it also weighted about 2lbs heavier. If you look behind the wheel, the back of the faces look slightly different. Also, the design of the wheel barrel is also different, and only one version fits over the Brembos on the Evo.
Okay, finally have pics to show what I've been talking about in countless threads about this topic... I hope this clears up some confusion for people trying to fit these wheels.
See the difference in face design?
See the difference in barrel design?
Okay, finally have pics to show what I've been talking about in countless threads about this topic... I hope this clears up some confusion for people trying to fit these wheels.
See the difference in face design?
See the difference in barrel design?
How about on first pic?the bell design or the square?I ask just in case wheels have tires on them it's easier to tell by flange design.
Last edited by Gordian79; Feb 23, 2010 at 03:05 PM.
Honestly, I don't know. In the first pic, the one on the right is the stronger one. However, I'm not sure which wheel has the rounded barrel design vs. the "squared" designed.
People running RX7 FD Wheels: Look here please!
Can someone take a picture of the barrel if they have some laying around without tires? Could you also take a picture of the backside of the face? I am trying to figure out which wheels will work being there are 2 versions. THANK YOU.....
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The pic from the rear - the right one fits.
The pic of the rim without tire - the left one fits.
They are the same version - the later, stronger version. In the rear pic you can see how the thickness in the spokes is increased in the later version to increase strength.
I have a set and they are marked "50". This is the type that fits and this is the one shown in the above referenced pics. . .
EVOlutionary
Last edited by EVOlutionary; Mar 11, 2010 at 08:11 PM.
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Ask and ye shall receive!
The pic from the rear - the right one fits.
The pic of the rim without tire - the left one fits.
They are the same version - the later, stronger version. In the rear pic you can see how the thickness in the spokes is increased in the later version to increase strength.
I have a set and they are marked "50". This is the type that fits and this is the one shown in the above referenced pics. . .
EVOlutionary
The pic from the rear - the right one fits.
The pic of the rim without tire - the left one fits.
They are the same version - the later, stronger version. In the rear pic you can see how the thickness in the spokes is increased in the later version to increase strength.
I have a set and they are marked "50". This is the type that fits and this is the one shown in the above referenced pics. . .
EVOlutionary
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These Wheels Fit as i run them on my car with factory Brembo's.. Also forget those bolt on 20mm spacers, i have custom made 20mm slip on spacers that fit amazing. (Wheel centric and hub centric).
