stock wheels

[88moneypit]

so does anyone know of some really (light weight) stock wheels that ford, chrysler, or mazda made that would look good on a 2nd gen?

[need RX7]

The BBSs from convertible FCs are very light and look good.

[RETed]

Since the 5 x 114.3mm bolt pattern is known as a "luxury" bolt pattern, I doubt you'd find something "lightweight" from any of the domestic cars.
Most of the 5-lug domestic wheels are either wrong bolt pattern or from super heavy cars that don't give a rip about weight.

GM Camaro and Corvette patterns are 5 x 4.75", so it doesn't fit our 5 x 4.5" pattern.
Pontiac makes a stupid 5 x 115mm (who the f*ck makes a one-off pattern like that???).
Most of the (newer) Ford Mustang wheels are the right bolt pattern, but I would never consider them "light".

It's your best bet to find some Mazda ones.
Like need_RX7 already mentioned, the vert 15" wheels are light, but you're stuck with the 15" x 6.0" size.
If you can find some Kouki Turbo II / GTUs wheels, those are 16" x 7.0", and weight significantly lighter than the Zenki Turbo II wheels in the same specs.


-Ted

[TitaniumTT]

Stock wheels from a 3rd gen slushbox equipped car.

[Rx-7fetish]

bbs off a lexus i believe it is, same design as vert rims, half inch wider

[88turboii]

these are from a pontiac grand prix 16x8, 25mm offset. they weighed exactly the same as the stock s4 TII wheel with tire, but 1 in wider

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/gtu89rx7/10AE/pic7.jpg

there is also a crown vic/grand marquis mesh type wheel 16x7 that has a decent offset, not sure about weight

[josh18_2k]

17x8 mstang gt wheels are 19lbs

[sen2two]

FD wheels are almost the best choice. rx8's look nice too. but those grand prix wheels lookgood too! also the grand marquis mesh wheels look similar with a bigger lip and perfect fit. plus many more people dont know about. i seen a FC with 18" wheels from a dodge magnum that looked pretty nice.

[RETed]

FD wheels are almost the best choice. rx8's look nice too.

Both of these have identical width and offsets.
They both require big spacers to fit up front.
They will fit in the back but have that "sunken" look which a lot of people don't like.


-Ted

[My5ABaby]

these are from a pontiac grand prix 16x8, 25mm offset. they weighed exactly the same as the stock s4 TII wheel with tire, but 1 in wider

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/gtu89rx7/10AE/pic7.jpg

there is also a crown vic/grand marquis mesh type wheel 16x7 that has a decent offset, not sure about weight

Have any pics of how they fit with the fenders? Any spacers needed?

[TitaniumTT]

these are from a pontiac grand prix 16x8, 25mm offset. they weighed exactly the same as the stock s4 TII wheel with tire, but 1 in wider

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/gtu89rx7/10AE/pic7.jpg

there is also a crown vic/grand marquis mesh type wheel 16x7 that has a decent offset, not sure about weight

:drool5: That is all

[sen2two]

for FD and rx8 wheels you need a 25mm adapter in the rear. and a 20mm adapter in the front. this will give a perfect fit.

[88turboii]

Have any pics of how they fit with the fenders? Any spacers needed?
no spacers needed

these are with 205's, im now running 225's and it rubs a little under the wheel well but its low as hell i just need to bump the ride height up a little
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/gtu89rx7/10AE/pic2.jpg

they also came in gold

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/PONTIAC/GRAND+PRIX/1992/A-01660U15/

[Max777]

dude, how did those fit? Pontiac, and most gm are 115 not 114.3 pattern, so those should just BARELY be wrong fitment....

check your lug bolts, and studs for anything bent, warped, or thread damage. I will be surprised if you dont find some.
uness they have epitrochoid lug holes like some wheels i found at the junkyard.

note, the above were really wide 15" wheels with what looked like cast aluminum centers and the rotor housing looking bolt holes were cast in, NOT drilled or anything.

[88turboii]

i havent had any problems with them. if the bolt pattern is 0.7mm off, then each hole is only ~0.35mm off, which apparently isnt enough to be a problem

[RETed]

i havent had any problems with them. if the bolt pattern is 0.7mm off, then each hole is only ~0.35mm off, which apparently isnt enough to be a problem

It's enough to mess up the balance, alignment, handling, and wheel studs.
It's up to you if you want to take that chance and compromise your safety.
Personally, I wouldn't do it.


-Ted

[N.RotaryTech]

Hmm, those pictures of 88turboii's car are from this years DGRR, I also know that he has auto-x'ed that car many times this year and has taken it to the NC mnt's a couple times.

Im pretty sure that those wheels don't serve a problem.

[nitronatefc]

I know the Infini IV's had BBS wheels that look like the verts, except for being a 16". Unfortunately, they are probably pretty hard to come by. I also never have seen a posted weight or width for the Infini wheels..... Anyone happen to know?

[Project10AE]

i was going to run FD rims but decided the offsets were going to require too much work to get right...


mustang GT rims are fairly lightweight and plentiful (and have great tire size choices)... and fit well on a 2nd gen!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/95nracer/april%205%20car/5aprilcar005.jpg
(not my car... just knew where to find this pic quicker)

[jimmy_trader]

I also never have seen a posted weight or width for the Infini wheels..... Anyone happen to know?


16x7" 15lbs w/center cap and valve stem.
~j

[nitronatefc]

I know the Infini IV's had BBS wheels that look like the verts, except for being a 16". Unfortunately, they are probably pretty hard to come by. I also never have seen a posted weight or width for the Infini wheels..... Anyone happen to know?

16x7" 15lbs w/center cap and valve stem.
~j

Thanks for the useful info. I think most people would gladly take on 4 pounds per corner over the vert wheels to get a wider and shorter sidewall tire. Once you stick a 225 on there, the shorter sidewall could keep tire weight comparable too :icon_tup: There's Japan, keeping the good shit to themselves as usual :)