AWD rims question

I have a 97' GSX eclipse and i want to get rims but the ones i want are for FWD. If it has 5 lugs like my car will it matter? Or do i have to get special rims specifically for AWD cars?
Thanx

I think that you can go with the fwd rims the should work, i never heard about special rims for awd cars, correct me if i'm wrong

i dont think they make special ones. isnt if it juss fits your car?

ya everyone is telling me "they think" it doesnt matter but does anyone know for sure because im ordering them online and im gunna be pissed if they dont fit because i have to pay shipping to send them back...

You don't need special rims, wheels, or even tires for an awd car. As long as you buy wheels with a 5-bolt pattern, they will fit your car. Many wheels with lug covers will fit both 4 and 5 bolt patterns. Good luck with the wheels ;)

The whole FWD vs RWD thing for rims is just an absurd redneck way to look at things left over from the 80s. RWD is reverse offset, while FWD is all psotive offset. Or "deepdish" wheels for RWD vs the typical FWD rim with the mounting surface at the face of the wheel. The AWD uses the same offset as the FWD DSM. GST/GSX wheels are interchangeable.

yeah, no special stuff. just the bolt patter...and offset if your really picky.

Well, you should always get the right offset. But there is a little leeway plus/minus. A few mm at msot though. Unless you have narrow wheels. My Mazda 17x7s fit the pattern (5x114?), but the offset is off a few mm and brand new tires will rub the suspension and smoke for a day or two. Its worth getting it right, I'm just cheap (those wheels with tires were 400 bucks, and I'm pulling 1.5s on them :D )

Kevin, whats the weight on your rims and what tires do you use at the drag? just curious

Illuminas, 17x7" mazda wheels (17lbs) with Dunlop SP Sport 4000s

I use the 17" mazda millenia wheels (17lbs)

I'm on "50 series" tires and thats pushing it. a 225/55 sounds like a good choice. I believe stock offset is 42mm, so 40 will move the wheel 2mm to the inside, you may hit the suspension. Find out what the offset is on the MAzda Millenia stock wheels, 17x7s. Thats what I run. And with 215/50/17s they just rub on the suspension.

Mazda Millenia, chrome, 17x7, ~18 lbs. I picked up my set for 400 with 600 dollars worth of tires mounted. Check out my site for picks. There are some lighter stock wheels (like RX7) but they will cost more.

My Mazda 17x7s fit the pattern (5x114?), but the offset is off a few mm and brand new tires will rub the suspension and smoke for a day or two.

There you go.

Holy crap, thats a lot of quotes. I'm starting to like this! Less work for me. So um, yeah, all that stuff above :lol:

Though Mike R (in the vette video you may have seen on my site) just went to John Sheps old hoosier/rota combo and ran 1.5s all night, including I believe a 1.52. Thats VERY tempting.