Don't most mustangs have the same lug pattern and similar offset as the Gen 2 RX7? Craigslist is probably full of used 17's from mustangs. I'd suggest you double check that, as I only know because a friend who had an 89 RX7 got 15" mustang wheels, but no clue from what year mustang. Not sure if they all have the same bolt pattern and offset.
Yes it is the same bolt pattern as a mustang and a few other ford products.
Mazda specs for the rim is. ...the stock 15" RX-7 wheel is 6" wide with a 4-1/2" backspace or +40mm
Some facts i do know are a 275x50x15 or 275x60x15 will easily fit the rear using a 9" wide 6" backspace wheel. A 285 wide tire will fit w/ slight rolling of the rear lips and modification of the muffler shields for safety.
...with drag slicks, you can fit a 29x10" Mickey Thompson in the stock rear wheelwell.
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm
FRONT
Rim width: Minimum offset: Recommended offset: Maximum offset: Notes:
7" +20 +35 +40 Stock offset is +40
7.5" +25 +30 +35 225 wide tire
8" +25 +30 +35 225 wide tire
8.5" +20 +25 +30 depending on tire size / width, might require overfenders
9" +10 +15 +20 Requires over fenders
Rim offset recommendations for REAR
Rim width: Minimum offset: Recommended offset: Maximum offset: Notes:
7" +0 +30 +60 Stock offset is +40
7.5" +10 +30 +50
8" +10 +30 +50 Stock FD3S offset is +50
8.5" +20 +30 +45 Assuming 255 wide tire
9" +20 +30 +40 Assuming 255 wide tire
9.5" +20 +25 +30 Assuming 255 wide tire
exuse my blotched copy and paste ( long day )
buddy bodean
I have a set of 17x8, but not sure of the offset. Actually, Ford calls it backspacing. I could check and get back to you. I am in Palm Harbor if you wanna come check them out.
Thanks for the offer when i get back in town ill send you a message. Currently my brother is duing some work on the car fixing alot of minor/major details for me. I would be more than happy to leave a deposit on one wheel or you could ride up . Those details can be worked out at a later date.
Scott