19" Volk GT7 Diamond Black w/MS kit
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19" Volk GT7 Diamond Black w/MS kit
I finally was able to get the rims I've been drooling over the last 6 or 7 months. They are Volk GT-7 in Diamond Black finish.
Sizing is 19 x 8.5 front w/46 offset and 19 x 9.5 rear w/40 offset.
Tires are Dunlop Direza (DZ 101)
fronts are 245/35 R19 89W
rears are 275/30 R19 92W
Taken a lot of pics from different angles so you can see clearances, wheel well gaps and lip sizes.
I tried to take pics that I was searching for when trying to find the right sizing for my car. Overall, I'm thrilled with the look of the wheels with the MS body kit. Rear is really close, especially when I have my usual work stuff in the trunk. Fronts, well, the gap is not any different from stock.
Hope the pics help. These pics are all showing the spacing on the side with closeups of the front wheel.
Sizing is 19 x 8.5 front w/46 offset and 19 x 9.5 rear w/40 offset.
Tires are Dunlop Direza (DZ 101)
fronts are 245/35 R19 89W
rears are 275/30 R19 92W
Taken a lot of pics from different angles so you can see clearances, wheel well gaps and lip sizes.
I tried to take pics that I was searching for when trying to find the right sizing for my car. Overall, I'm thrilled with the look of the wheels with the MS body kit. Rear is really close, especially when I have my usual work stuff in the trunk. Fronts, well, the gap is not any different from stock.
Hope the pics help. These pics are all showing the spacing on the side with closeups of the front wheel.
Last edited by kwescott; Oct 5, 2005 at 03:20 PM.
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some additional shots
These show spacing from the rear, with a closeup of the rear fender clearance on pic 5. These pics show the slight camber change with the big tires in the rear. They also show you what your fellow RX-8 owners will see as they drive up from behind (big dang tires...).
Last edited by kwescott; Sep 22, 2005 at 08:56 PM.
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final set
More various angles. Pic 3 I think is a good shot looking back from the front tires. You can see how closely the tire comes to fitting beyond the fender. The 19x9.5 rim seems to fit perfectly...sitting flush with the outside of the fender well.
Last edited by kwescott; Oct 5, 2005 at 03:21 PM.
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Looks good 
I like 'em. Another one joins the Volk family.
Oh, I'm pretty sure the TPMS doesn't fit with these, in case anyone was wondering... Did you disable the stupid light? I saw it somewhere in the DIY... Need help if you got it figured out.
I like 'em. Another one joins the Volk family.Oh, I'm pretty sure the TPMS doesn't fit with these, in case anyone was wondering... Did you disable the stupid light? I saw it somewhere in the DIY... Need help if you got it figured out.
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From: So. King Co.
i was torn between those gt-7's and the ro_ja r2-5's. i just got the r2-5's yesterday and i'm now waiting on my tires. hopefully by mon. i'll have some pics, but your car looks the sh*t! verrrrrrrry nice....
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Originally Posted by StealthFox
man whats up with all these guys with thier volk wheels, its all about TEAM 5zigen yay(sits in the corner alone)
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Thanks for all the comments.
As for weight, have no clue on that one.
As for springs. I currently have the stock GT-2 package suspension. I initially had intentions on lowering the car with TEIN Flex, along with the EDFC...but now am questioning the need to do this. I usually carry about 20 pounds of material in my truck on a daily basis at work. This lowers the rear tremendously (as though who have big speakers in their truck will know), to the point where I can not fit my hand on top of the tire. The fender is very close and I would assume will have rubbing issues. With nothing in the truck, there is plenty of room to spare.
I would love to get rid of some of the gap in the front, as this has always bothered me, even with the stock rim/tire setup. I will drive with this setup for awhile before making any more changes. I may consider coilovers in the future given the ability to change dampening along with ride height. I would probably just adjust the ride height more in the front than in the rear.
To be honest, I'm surprised no one has come from the Clear corner police to cite me....but to let you know, I previously had the clears on, but didn't like they way they looked/fit with the MS front bumper. So I sold them to another member on the forum....so no intentions on getting them.
As for weight, have no clue on that one.
As for springs. I currently have the stock GT-2 package suspension. I initially had intentions on lowering the car with TEIN Flex, along with the EDFC...but now am questioning the need to do this. I usually carry about 20 pounds of material in my truck on a daily basis at work. This lowers the rear tremendously (as though who have big speakers in their truck will know), to the point where I can not fit my hand on top of the tire. The fender is very close and I would assume will have rubbing issues. With nothing in the truck, there is plenty of room to spare.
I would love to get rid of some of the gap in the front, as this has always bothered me, even with the stock rim/tire setup. I will drive with this setup for awhile before making any more changes. I may consider coilovers in the future given the ability to change dampening along with ride height. I would probably just adjust the ride height more in the front than in the rear.
To be honest, I'm surprised no one has come from the Clear corner police to cite me....but to let you know, I previously had the clears on, but didn't like they way they looked/fit with the MS front bumper. So I sold them to another member on the forum....so no intentions on getting them.
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
"some" zigens are nice but can never compare to volks...
)im still a rays wheel company fanboi though, its just a little too played out. 90% of modded 8's are mazdaspeed full kits with SF Challenges, it gets a little boring after a while.
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
"some" zigens are nice but can never compare to volks...
Besides, I'm glad Keith went ***** out and got the 19"... most of the deep dish 18" Volks look smaller than expected. Getting 19" is about right size for Volks on our cars.
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Originally Posted by StealthFox
hey man i'll tell you i could have got volks if i wanted to, i have the 2 piece black chrome hyper 5zr which is every bit as good as a volk racing wheel(and costs more than some models )
im still a rays wheel company fanboi though, its just a little too played out. 90% of modded 8's are mazdaspeed full kits with SF Challenges, it gets a little boring after a while.
)im still a rays wheel company fanboi though, its just a little too played out. 90% of modded 8's are mazdaspeed full kits with SF Challenges, it gets a little boring after a while.
On top of that, it's not even your 8! It's your dads 8! And where is a 16 year old kid getting money to buy volks? and don't tell me you work overtime at starbucks..
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Originally Posted by Outlaws eXtreme
I think you mean "Most" Zigens can't compare to Volks.
Besides, I'm glad Keith went ***** out and got the 19"... most of the deep dish 18" Volks look smaller than expected. Getting 19" is about right size for Volks on our cars.
Besides, I'm glad Keith went ***** out and got the 19"... most of the deep dish 18" Volks look smaller than expected. Getting 19" is about right size for Volks on our cars.