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Offline Leggman1

FC wheels and tires
« on: September 05, 2021, 10:26:44 PM »
I am wanting new wheels and tires for my 86 FC. I kinda like the looks of the american racing outlaw wheels but I am not sure the make them taller than 15 inch.
I had switched the hubs to turbo 2 so I have 5 lug now
I am open to all suggestions and I would like to have some fatties in the back but dont want to go too extreme.
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Offline jwvand02

Re: FC wheels and tires
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2021, 11:27:56 PM »
Can't go wrong with 17x9 Cobra R wheels for fit and availability.
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Offline Leggman1

Re: FC wheels and tires
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2021, 08:58:34 AM »
I will have to check the backspacing for sure.
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Offline BlueGT

Re: FC wheels and tires
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2022, 04:55:58 PM »
Is anyone running 18" by 9.5" wide wheels on an FC?  DP
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86 FC Sport; LS Iron block swap with 243 heads, Texas Speed cam, headers & tune.  T56 six speed with Ford 8.8 IRS (3.55).  FA 500 coil-overs, Suspension Techniques front sway bar, Enkei RPF 17 by 9.5 rims, Wilwood BBK front brakes.  Autopower rollbar, NRG wheel with QR hub and Corbeau drivers seat.

Offline jwvand02

Re: FC wheels and tires
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2022, 09:40:47 AM »
Quote from: BlueGT on June 15, 2022, 04:55:58 PM
Is anyone running 18" by 9.5" wide wheels on an FC?  DP
I'm not running them myself but the Apex EC-7 should fit really well, may need a tiny spacer up front.
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Offline BlueGT

Re: FC wheels and tires
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2023, 12:09:04 PM »
FYI, I ended up buying some used Enkei RPF1's (17 by 9.5) on FB and just put new Falken 615K+ in 255/40 on them. These wheels are 38 mm offset. I had to use 10 mm of spacers in front to clear the FA 500 coil-overs. In the rear I have 8 mm spacers. The new wheels dropped the chassis un-sprung weight by 28 lbs. I am looking forward to track events this season with the new shoes. DP
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86 FC Sport; LS Iron block swap with 243 heads, Texas Speed cam, headers & tune.  T56 six speed with Ford 8.8 IRS (3.55).  FA 500 coil-overs, Suspension Techniques front sway bar, Enkei RPF 17 by 9.5 rims, Wilwood BBK front brakes.  Autopower rollbar, NRG wheel with QR hub and Corbeau drivers seat.

Offline money_pit_RX7

Re: FC wheels and tires
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2023, 11:40:51 PM »
Quote from: BlueGT on May 02, 2023, 12:09:04 PM
FYI, I ended up buying some used Enkei RPF1's (17 by 9.5) on FB and just put new Falken 615K+ in 255/40 on them. These wheels are 38 mm offset. I had to use 10 mm of spacers in front to clear the FA 500 coil-overs. In the rear I have 8 mm spacers. The new wheels dropped the chassis un-sprung weight by 28 lbs. I am looking forward to track events this season with the new shoes. DP

Lets see that side profile of the car on that fitment 8)
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Offline BlueGT

Re: FC wheels and tires
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2023, 05:50:52 PM »
Not sure if this is what you're looking for?
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86 FC Sport; LS Iron block swap with 243 heads, Texas Speed cam, headers & tune.  T56 six speed with Ford 8.8 IRS (3.55).  FA 500 coil-overs, Suspension Techniques front sway bar, Enkei RPF 17 by 9.5 rims, Wilwood BBK front brakes.  Autopower rollbar, NRG wheel with QR hub and Corbeau drivers seat.
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