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rwpowell015 · 12-23-2015, 02:35 PM

I tried running some 17x9.5 +15 battles up front w 235/40s on stock fenders and I guess I was being a little ambitious as they have a bit too much poke and will rub like crazy at full lock.

What wheel/tire combo are you FC guys up front? Pics would be helpful. Would bumping down to a 17x9 up front rectify the situation or do I need to go narrower still?

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racepar1 · 12-23-2015, 03:10 PM

The width of the wheel will make no difference if you're running the same tire. You need a higher offset. If you would post a pic with a tape measure showing the poke for reference it would likely lead to more helpful replies. This is a Nissan forum, most of us aren't RX7 experts.

rwpowell015 · 12-23-2015, 03:14 PM

Working on getting pictures, they sit a little better in the rear. They only came in one offset for the 9.5s, the 9 is a +30. I realize it's a Nissan forum, but there are a few rx7 guys lurking around.

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rwpowell015 · 12-23-2015, 03:30 PM

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reallygood101 · 12-23-2015, 04:15 PM

running extended ball joints and neg camber will help you fit them but you'll need to pull the fenders a bit still, 17x9+30 would probably wrk better but i guess it depends on wat your trying to do, i run 17x8+5 205/45 25mm extended ball joints and a good amount of neg camber i also have modded knuckles so with the setup i have the inner barrel doesn't hit the sway bar at full lock

rwpowell015 · 12-23-2015, 04:16 PM

Drift/fun street car. Not daily driving it. What car are you using? Pics?

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racepar1 · 12-23-2015, 09:28 PM

Pull the fenders a little, more camber, smaller tire (225/45). That's not that bad, you could make it fit without doing anything stupid or extreme.

bermiqi · 12-24-2015, 05:54 AM

They only came in one offset for the 9.5s, the 9 is a +30. I realize it's a Nissan forum, but there are a few rx7 guys lurking around.

rwpowell015 · 12-24-2015, 06:18 AM

I couldn't find a shop willing to put a 225/45 on around here

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jedi03 · 12-24-2015, 09:13 AM

Discount should if the others dont...

rwpowell015 · 12-24-2015, 09:14 AM

I'll keep that in mind. I'm getting some bodywork done, so may just get the fenders flared while I'm at it

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12-23-2015, 02:35 PM	#1
rwpowell015 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: US Posts: 395 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wheel/Tire Sizes FC RX7 I tried running some 17x9.5 +15 battles up front w 235/40s on stock fenders and I guess I was being a little ambitious as they have a bit too much poke and will rub like crazy at full lock. What wheel/tire combo are you FC guys up front? Pics would be helpful. Would bumping down to a 17x9 up front rectify the situation or do I need to go narrower still? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

12-23-2015, 03:10 PM	#2
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 41 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	The width of the wheel will make no difference if you're running the same tire. You need a higher offset. If you would post a pic with a tape measure showing the poke for reference it would likely lead to more helpful replies. This is a Nissan forum, most of us aren't RX7 experts.

12-23-2015, 03:14 PM	#3
rwpowell015 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: US Posts: 395 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Working on getting pictures, they sit a little better in the rear. They only came in one offset for the 9.5s, the 9 is a +30. I realize it's a Nissan forum, but there are a few rx7 guys lurking around. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

12-23-2015, 03:30 PM	#4
rwpowell015 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: US Posts: 395 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

12-23-2015, 04:15 PM	#5
reallygood101 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wiscompton Posts: 609 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	running extended ball joints and neg camber will help you fit them but you'll need to pull the fenders a bit still, 17x9+30 would probably wrk better but i guess it depends on wat your trying to do, i run 17x8+5 205/45 25mm extended ball joints and a good amount of neg camber i also have modded knuckles so with the setup i have the inner barrel doesn't hit the sway bar at full lock

12-23-2015, 04:16 PM	#6
rwpowell015 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: US Posts: 395 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Drift/fun street car. Not daily driving it. What car are you using? Pics? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

12-23-2015, 09:28 PM	#7
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 41 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	Pull the fenders a little, more camber, smaller tire (225/45). That's not that bad, you could make it fit without doing anything stupid or extreme.

12-24-2015, 05:54 AM	#8
bermiqi Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They only came in one offset for the 9.5s, the 9 is a +30. I realize it's a Nissan forum, but there are a few rx7 guys lurking around.

12-24-2015, 06:18 AM	#9
rwpowell015 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: US Posts: 395 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I couldn't find a shop willing to put a 225/45 on around here Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

12-24-2015, 09:13 AM	#10
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,836 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Discount should if the others dont...

12-24-2015, 09:14 AM	#11
rwpowell015 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: US Posts: 395 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll keep that in mind. I'm getting some bodywork done, so may just get the fenders flared while I'm at it Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk