c5 vette wheels on an fc

bigtony08 · 08-10-2009, 07:16 PM

hey guys wondering if a set of c5 vette wheels would fit a fc. please dont flame me they are z06 wheels that are powder coated black

NoDOHC · 08-10-2009, 08:41 PM

Unfortunately, FC RX7s take 5 on 4.5" (a Ford, Mazda and Chrysler pattern) Corvettes and Camaros take 5 on 4.75" (A chevy pattern) The wheels may be the right offset (I didn't look) but they will not bolt on without adapters.

A lot of mustang, t-bird and 929 wheels fit well, look good and are inexpensive.

I have my AutoX slicks on a set of 16X7s off a Ford Probe GT (they bolt on like they belong there).

josh18_2k · 08-10-2009, 09:09 PM

vettes have fairly high offsets, so you actually could use them with some conversion spacers.

to keep it on the cheap, mustang wheels fit just fine. (mustang 17x9/10.5 in my sig)

bigtony08 · 08-11-2009, 06:00 AM

thanks guys and josh18 thoes ford wheels you have actualy look like them lol can you pm me the offset and everything

josh18_2k · 08-11-2009, 03:35 PM

mine are fr500 wheels. you can run 17x9 all around on stock fenders (with coilovers), or 10/10.5 in back with pulled/flared fenders, and/or skinny tires.
they're cheap on ebay, or several mustang wheel sites (google mustang wheels or whatever).
btw, most mustang wheels come in the same sizes:
17x8 +30
17x9 +24
17x10.5 +27
18x9 +24
18x10 +22

bigtony08 · 08-11-2009, 04:09 PM

thanks man

RotorDad · 08-11-2009, 05:26 PM

Go with the Stang wheels they look good. There was a 89 with a set of 97 Saleen wheels around here and that looked awsome. It was black & the wheels were white.

josh18_2k · 08-11-2009, 06:03 PM

black chrome looks awesome too (several styles come in this finish)
i currently have 18x10 Front and 17x10.5 Rear for my slicks. FR500, black chrome

bigtony08 · 08-11-2009, 06:47 PM

car is lowed and inch and a half so would the 17x9 and 17x10.5 work ok and what size meats should i go with?

djmtsu · 08-11-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bigtony08

car is lowed and inch and a half so would the 17x9 and 17x10.5 work ok and what size meats should i go with?

Those are way too wide for stock fenders.

Not to mention insanely overkill for an NA.

I had Mustang 17x8's on my FC for about 2 years. 225's in front, 245's in back. It was too much traction, and too much stagger for my TII. On Deal's Gap it would understeer horribly. 225's all around on the BBS's is much more balanced. Although, it does like to get loose faster, but easier to manage.

Mustang wheels-

BBS's-

Max777 · 08-12-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Those are way too wide for stock fenders.

Not to mention insanely overkill for an NA.

I had Mustang 17x8's on my FC for about 2 years. 225's in front, 245's in back. It was too much traction, and too much stagger for my TII. On Deal's Gap it would understeer horribly. 225's all around on the BBS's is much more balanced. Although, it does like to get loose faster, but easier to manage.

What if I plan to run stretched tires on some 17x9's? I was looking at some MB Battles and they look alright on an FC and are a good, STRONG wheel for the price. ( a bit heavy, yes, but not by much compared to a 3 piece Work Professor SP1 of the same size, which is not much stonger or lighter)

josh18_2k · 08-11-2009, 09:40 PM

fitment depends entirely on camber and your willingness to roll/pull fenders.

bigtony08 · 08-12-2009, 06:38 AM

lol we'll see

bigtony08 · 08-12-2009, 06:38 AM

thanks guys

08-10-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
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NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin iTrader: (1) Posts: 855 Rep Power: 17	Unfortunately, FC RX7s take 5 on 4.5" (a Ford, Mazda and Chrysler pattern) Corvettes and Camaros take 5 on 4.75" (A chevy pattern) The wheels may be the right offset (I didn't look) but they will not bolt on without adapters. A lot of mustang, t-bird and 929 wheels fit well, look good and are inexpensive. I have my AutoX slicks on a set of 16X7s off a Ford Probe GT (they bolt on like they belong there). __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)

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josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR iTrader: (0) Posts: 473 Rep Power: 17	vettes have fairly high offsets, so you actually could use them with some conversion spacers. to keep it on the cheap, mustang wheels fit just fine. (mustang 17x9/10.5 in my sig) __________________

08-11-2009, 03:35 PM	#5
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR iTrader: (0) Posts: 473 Rep Power: 17	mine are fr500 wheels. you can run 17x9 all around on stock fenders (with coilovers), or 10/10.5 in back with pulled/flared fenders, and/or skinny tires. they're cheap on ebay, or several mustang wheel sites (google mustang wheels or whatever). btw, most mustang wheels come in the same sizes: 17x8 +30 17x9 +24 17x10.5 +27 18x9 +24 18x10 +22 __________________

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RotorDad Big Ugly Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, Va iTrader: (1) Posts: 591 Rep Power: 16	Go with the Stang wheels they look good. There was a 89 with a set of 97 Saleen wheels around here and that looked awsome. It was black & the wheels were white. __________________ *Boosted Big Body On 335's* PS3 ID: Rotordad 1986 Mazda RX7 GXL - Street ported 13BT, Haltech, 62mm, ect. 2006 MazdaSpeed 6 - Eagle, Wiseco, Cobb, ect.

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bigtony08 obsessed rotard Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 249 Rep Power: 16	thanks guys and josh18 thoes ford wheels you have actualy look like them lol can you pm me the offset and everything

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bigtony08 obsessed rotard Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 249 Rep Power: 16	thanks man

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josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR iTrader: (0) Posts: 473 Rep Power: 17	black chrome looks awesome too (several styles come in this finish) i currently have 18x10 Front and 17x10.5 Rear for my slicks. FR500, black chrome __________________

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bigtony08 obsessed rotard Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 249 Rep Power: 16	car is lowed and inch and a half so would the 17x9 and 17x10.5 work ok and what size meats should i go with?

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josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR iTrader: (0) Posts: 473 Rep Power: 17	fitment depends entirely on camber and your willingness to roll/pull fenders. __________________

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