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rx7 wheels 16x8" for drag racing?


MONKEYmark

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hi just wondering if they would be ok for supra for drag racing?

 

they are 16" x 8" wide all round, seen a few people on supraforums using them. just wondering if they would fit over brakes ok. and if its worth giving them a try.

they are supposed to be light weight wheels half the weight of stock supra tt wheels. would the weight saving make a difference?

 

 

 

mazda rx7 alloys 1995/97 standared 5 spoke 16 inch with good 225/50/16 200 pound

 

from supra forums

 

MT ET Streets, had about 6 pass and roughly 500miles still a lot of tread left . mounted on RX7 wheels/ are in good condition (a little chipping of the polish)

. The tire and wheels are about half the weight of the stockers. Great drag tire! $300.00 plus $30 bucks shipping

 

 

 

thanks

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Originally posted by MONKEYmark

they are supposed to be light weight wheels half the weight of stock supra tt wheels. would the weight saving make a difference?

 

 

The stock TT 16 x 9 rears only weight 20.5 lbs (16 x 8 17.75lbs) so i'm not sure if this claim can be true? (maybe if counting all in ie + tyre etc it is)

 

£50 will get you a full set of 8" & 9" 16's and then you could just fit new tyres of your choice?

 

 

BTW From recently having the front wheels off my car and also picking up a set of the same wheels but with no tyres on, i'm suprised at the difference in weight, i'm sure alot of weight can be saved by choosing the right tyre.

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Guest spyder

Hi

 

Why not try RX8 Wheels(pic attached). 18" and they go straight on! Same PCD and slightly different offset, but they clear the arches even with 235/40 on the front and 265/45 on the arse!

supramx8wheels.jpg

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