stock wheels

88moneypit · 09-15-2009, 01:50 PM

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 · 09-15-2009, 02:23 PM

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

RETed · 09-15-2009, 03:12 PM

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*** · 09-15-2009, 07:21 PM

Stock wheels from a 3rd gen slushbox equipped car.

Rx-7fetish · 09-15-2009, 11:53 PM

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

88turboii · 09-17-2009, 07:57 PM

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

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

josh18_2k · 09-17-2009, 08:26 PM

17x8 mstang gt wheels are 19lbs

sen2two · 09-20-2009, 04:29 AM

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 · 09-20-2009, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sen2two

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 · 09-20-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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*** · 09-20-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

That is all

sen2two · 09-21-2009, 03:18 AM

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 · 09-24-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

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

they also came in gold

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/PONT...92/A-01660U15/

Max777 · 09-24-2009, 09:17 PM

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 · 09-25-2009, 02:54 PM

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

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josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 473 Rep Power: 18	17x8 mstang gt wheels are 19lbs __________________

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sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	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. __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

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Rx-7fetish Blue Blur Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Windsor Posts: 211 Rep Power: 0	bbs off a lexus i believe it is, same design as vert rims, half inch wider

09-17-2009, 07:57 PM	#6
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 395 Rep Power: 18	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 there is also a crown vic/grand marquis mesh type wheel 16x7 that has a decent offset, not sure about weight

09-21-2009, 03:18 AM	#12
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	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. __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

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Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated! Last edited by Max777; 09-24-2009 at 09:20 PM.

09-25-2009, 02:54 PM	#15
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 395 Rep Power: 18	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