freakmotor Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 The offsets are different, mazdas sit out wider on the early rx rims, but the circa 1980 626 rims are in closer. I'm pretty sure that my rx steelies are 25 p, and I'm sure they're wider. Increased track at the back {Diff end} by 30mm. Hard for me to measure the front becuase of the lowering/different camber. 626 rims appear to be 27 p. Don't know if this was a weird set or common ones, but they sit in more, so it's a fine line near the front struts with slightly fatter rubber. {215 45} I had to space my 16's out 20 mm at the front, and the guy who sold them to me swore that they were "bolt on customs" etc. Seems they are off a series 1/2/3 rx7, and have about 32 p offset. This sets them in nicely on the back guards, where the clearance is sweet, but the front is too close and just rub on the strut if not spaced if my rubber is a little wide. That's with 205 45's, but still varies with brands. I've had up to 20mm difference in tyres that were the "same" profile, but it all varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. I've generally found that the cheap stuff overstates it's width, plus is not as tractable, the better gear has been wider, and stickier but costs more. I'm sick of every tyre I've ever owned and never had rubber that is good. Next time I'm goind for some good stuff, something that's 195/45 and I'm very confident that with the better rubber/get what you pay for etc that I'll have much better results. Oh, btw, lots of places to find a kind soul with a honing machine, even here in hicksville. Last set I got done were honda 100pcd going onto girl cousins "pride and joy" rice burner Daewoo, honed them out 0.4mm-fits great now!! That was free, but retail on a set won't be much as the labour should be 20 mins for a decent fitter/turner. Don't get your hub size wrong cos wheels fall off at the most inconvenient times, for some reason on long lonely stretches, or in state forests seem to be popular! Worth the expense and effort to do this one right methinks....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogs Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Cheers mate, good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coln72 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) My early rx7 alloys fitted well with 185/65/13's. Only have to chamfer the centre hole to fit on the front or the wheel nuts come loose and the wheel falls off :dance: in front of Red and all of the TCCA guys :lolcry: Also had the stuck wheel experience after painting my RX4 steelies. HAd to drive around in circles with the wheel nuts loose to get it off. The BIG rubber mallet wouldn't moove the wheel. Edited June 12, 2008 by coln72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Hey guys I just bought some s2 RX7 rims to go on my KE25, they have 205 tires on them. Any idea if they will fit? Id fit em my self but the cars not at my place at the moment. Cheers Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwarf Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Probably. :lolcry: Jusy be careful with the fronts, or they may never come off again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 s2 stud patterns are different i believe. everything before that including s1 rx7's where 4x110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) nah series 2 is 4X110 I'm sure... s3 is 4x114.3 Edited June 15, 2008 by Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogs Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 nah series 2 is 4X110 I'm sure... s3 is 4x114.3 Yeah, as far as I know that is right. (4x110 for KE2x, 4x114.33 KE3x) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke11restorer Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Tally is right in what he says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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