1994 Mazda RX-7

1994 Mazda RX-7 wheel fitment at a glance

This 1994 Mazda RX-7 is running BBS LM, staggered: 18x8.5 +38 up front and 18x9.5 +38 in the rear, wrapped in 225/40R18 front and 255/40R18 rear Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R tires.

It sits on lowering springs with a flush stance, meaning the wheel face lines up with the fender.

If you are searching for Mazda RX-7 wheel fitment, BBS LM on a Mazda RX-7, 18x8.5 +38 wheels on a RX-7, or what tire size goes with that setup, this build is a real-world answer, photographed and measured by the owner.

BBS LM 18x8.5 +38 specs (staggered)

The wheels are 18-inch in diameter and 8.5 inches wide with a +38 offset up front, and 18-inch by 9.5 inches at +38 in the rear, in the 5x112 bolt pattern the Mazda RX-7 uses.

A +38 offset on a 8.5-inch wide wheel puts the wheel face in a mild push toward the fender. Lower offset moves the wheel outward; higher offset tucks it in. The rear +38 offset on the 9.5-inch wheel keeps the rear in line with the front.

BBS LM 18x8.5 +38 on a Mazda RX-7 is a common RX-7 question, and this page shows exactly how it sits, how it clears, and what the owner changed to make it work.

225/40R18 / 255/40R18 tires on 18x8.5 wheels

The tire size is 225/40R18 front and 255/40R18 rear: a 225 mm section width with a 40 aspect ratio on the 18-inch wheel, which gives a square fit (tire and wheel are about the same width, the clean look most people go for).

The owner chose Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R. We stock Ironman IRON iMOVE Gen 3 AS 225/40ZR18XL at $89 each in this size, and other 225/40R18 tires through the 225/40R18 tire search.

Searching for 225/40R18 tires on a Mazda RX-7, or the right tire size for 18x8.5 +38 wheels? This is one owner's proven combination, and every wheel and tire package we sell ships mounted, balanced and ready to bolt on.

Suspension, stance and clearance

The drop comes from lowering springs, the simplest way to close the fender gap on a Mazda RX-7 while keeping the factory shocks.

A slight rub at full lock front and no rubbing rear, no spacers, no fender work. That means the setup fits as-is, which is what most owners want to know before they buy.

Stance: flush. The wheel face lines up with the fender. Flush fitment on a Mazda RX-7 comes down to the offset and width above; copy them and you get the same result.

Will 18x8.5 +38 fit a Mazda RX-7?

Will BBS LM 18x8.5 +38 fit a 1994 Mazda RX-7? This owner's answer is yes, on lowering springs.

6 other Mazda RX-7 builds in the gallery run sizes like 18x10 / 18x11, 18x9.5, 17x9 / 17x10, 17x7.5, 18x11, so you can compare offsets, tire sizes and suspension before you order. See all Mazda builds.

Our fitment guarantee covers wheels bought through wheels that fit the 1994 Mazda RX-7: pick the car, and every size shown is one we have checked for bolt pattern, hub bore and clearance.

Buy the same wheels and tires for your Mazda RX-7

We sell this exact wheel: BBS LM 5x112 18x8.5+38 Diamond Black is $1,213 each, about $5,198 for the set of four. Add tires on the product page and it ships as a mounted and balanced Mazda RX-7 wheel and tire package with free shipping.

Financing is available on every set, and 1994 Mazda RX-7 wheels ship free when bought as a wheel and tire package.

About this build

Every car in the Threepieceus gallery was submitted by its owner or collected from real builds, with the wheel size, offset, tire size, suspension and clearance recorded as fitted. Check two or three builds with the same Mazda RX-7 and size before you order, and add your own ride once it is done so the next owner can see what fits.