Can anyone name the wheel?

Whizbang · 02-22-2009, 08:27 PM

I found this on an SA at a local salvage yard. but it doesn't look like the typical SA alloy to me. Was it one of the optional wheels?

TheDriver216 · 02-22-2009, 08:41 PM

that is a nice wheel... hopefully some one knows what it is..

Whizbang · 02-22-2009, 09:32 PM

figured it out, 1979 Limited. I have two, going to have to go back for the other three (had a nice full size spare). Turns out they are the rarest of the rare for US model wheels.

Rotarydave · 02-24-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Impedance

figured it out, 1979 Limited. I have two, going to have to go back for the other three (had a nice full size spare). Turns out they are the rarest of the rare for US model wheels.

was the spare an OEM bridgestone if so I want to buy it from you to complete a set for a resto, don't need the rim just the tire.

I also have a couple of set of ALMEX rims I think that they are the best looking of the SA rims personally, also they are very similar to the rims that came on the 77-78 cosmos

fire85gslse · 03-12-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Impedance

figured it out, 1979 Limited. I have two, going to have to go back for the other three (had a nice full size spare). Turns out they are the rarest of the rare for US model wheels.

Yep LE wheel

-xlr8planet- · 02-22-2009, 09:51 PM

is that the famous ALMEX wheel?

Whizbang · 02-22-2009, 09:54 PM

negative.

This is the almex

Whizbang · 02-24-2009, 11:05 PM

the spare was beyond rotted. the car itself is actually almost gross to work around. under in the woods for the better part of 10 years... but it was a bridgestone. i still *think* i have it. it might not be THAT bad, but for sure not good. I can see if the other SA has its spare. Its in WAY better shape

Rotarydave · 02-25-2009, 01:39 AM

I would be interested in any SA full sized Bridgestone spares those are the ones I use for restos since no one makes them and they are hard to find.

I don't drive one them they are for display only.

Whizbang · 02-25-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotarydave

I would be interested in any SA full sized Bridgestone spares those are the ones I use for restos since no one makes them and they are hard to find.

I don't drive one them they are for display only.

yea ill take a look for you then

RX-7 Chris · 02-25-2009, 12:43 PM

You are right those are the LE Wheels. A friend of mine used to have a set.

rx4ur7 · 03-20-2009, 10:39 AM

That guy would be the 9965-21-5530
Here is what my 1983 fiche shows:
Wheels RX7 79/80

37600 D-CODE WHEEL,DISC JANTE
9965-11-5030 DESIGN WHEEL 5.00 JX13 WDC
SUNBEAM METALLIC K3
SILVER METALLIC 08
9965-18-5530 ALUMI, WHEEL NKK MAKE 5.50 JJX14WDC
9965-21-5530 ALUMI, WHEEL YOKOHAMA MAKE LIMITED 5.50 JJX14WDC
SA22C- 542637-552248
9965-22-5530 ALUMI, WHEEL YOKOHAMA MAKE 5.50 JJX14WDC
SA22C- 5531149-
*9965-23-5530 5.50 JJX13WDC ALUMI WHEEL GOLD 80 MODEL
SA22C 606775-

* COULDN'T FIND ON MY FICHE WHAT IT WAS REFERENCING

02-22-2009, 08:27 PM	#1
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	Can anyone name the wheel? I found this on an SA at a local salvage yard. but it doesn't look like the typical SA alloy to me. Was it one of the optional wheels? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook Last edited by Whizbang; 02-22-2009 at 09:53 PM..

02-22-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	figured it out, 1979 Limited. I have two, going to have to go back for the other three (had a nice full size spare). Turns out they are the rarest of the rare for US model wheels. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-22-2009, 09:51 PM	#6
-xlr8planet- RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina iTrader: (4) Posts: 679 Rep Power: 17	is that the famous ALMEX wheel? __________________ www.rx7club.com.ar RX-7 Forum in Spanish I make custom decals. Yes, you can ask me

02-22-2009, 09:54 PM	#7
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	negative. This is the almex __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-24-2009, 11:05 PM	#8
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	the spare was beyond rotted. the car itself is actually almost gross to work around. under in the woods for the better part of 10 years... but it was a bridgestone. i still think i have it. it might not be THAT bad, but for sure not good. I can see if the other SA has its spare. Its in WAY better shape __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-22-2009, 08:41 PM	#2
TheDriver216 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio iTrader: (1) Posts: 159 Rep Power: 17	that is a nice wheel... hopefully some one knows what it is..

02-25-2009, 01:39 AM	#9
Rotarydave Rotary Nut Case Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cibolo, TX iTrader: (0) Posts: 273 Rep Power: 16	I would be interested in any SA full sized Bridgestone spares those are the ones I use for restos since no one makes them and they are hard to find. I don't drive one them they are for display only.

02-25-2009, 12:43 PM	#11
RX-7 Chris Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (2) Posts: 132 Rep Power: 17	You are right those are the LE Wheels. A friend of mine used to have a set.

03-20-2009, 10:39 AM	#12
rx4ur7 Rotary since 1972 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0) Posts: 231 Rep Power: 17	That guy would be the 9965-21-5530 Here is what my 1983 fiche shows: Wheels RX7 79/80 37600 D-CODE WHEEL,DISC JANTE 9965-11-5030 DESIGN WHEEL 5.00 JX13 WDC SUNBEAM METALLIC K3 SILVER METALLIC 08 9965-18-5530 ALUMI, WHEEL NKK MAKE 5.50 JJX14WDC 9965-21-5530 ALUMI, WHEEL YOKOHAMA MAKE LIMITED 5.50 JJX14WDC SA22C- 542637-552248 9965-22-5530 ALUMI, WHEEL YOKOHAMA MAKE 5.50 JJX14WDC SA22C- 5531149- 9965-23-5530 5.50 JJX13WDC ALUMI WHEEL GOLD 80 MODEL SA22C 606775- COULDN'T FIND ON MY FICHE WHAT IT WAS REFERENCING