1996 Mazda RX-7 Wheel Backspacing

5.97 in · 5.77 in

Quick specs

Backspacing
5.97 in · 5.77 in
OEM offset
ET50 · ET45
Wheel size
8x16 · 8x17 · 8x18
Bolt pattern
5×114.3
Tire size
225/50R16 · 235/45R17 · 235/40R18

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
1.3 Turbo · 13B, R, Petrol8x168x16ET505.97 in225/50R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.3 Turbo · 13B, R, Petrol8x178x16ET505.97 in235/45R17 / 225/50R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.3 Turbo · 13B, R, Petrol8x188x16ET45 / ET505.77 in235/40R18 / 225/50R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.3 Turbo · 13B, R, Petrol8x168x16ET505.97 in225/50R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.3 Turbo · 13B, R, Petrol8x178x16ET505.97 in235/45R17 / 225/50R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.3 Turbo · 13B, R, Petrol8x188x16ET45 / ET505.77 in235/40R18 / 225/50R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5

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Backspacing values above are calculated from OEM wheel width and offset using BS = width/2 + offset_mm/25.4 (same formula as the fitment calculator).

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More specs for the 1996 Mazda RX-7

Backspacing on these pages is calculated from OEM wheel width and offset (width/2 + offset_mm/25.4). Higher backspacing seats the wheel farther inward; lower backspacing moves it outward.