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Hey, guys! I'm in the middle of an NSX kit from Tamiya........ I would really love to be able to put something on it besides the factory wheels. Would anyone of you happen to have a set of racing wheels you don't have plans for? They can be used, that's fine! They would get painted white, most likely. I would need the tires too. I have all four of these three wheel sets I could send in trade........

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They can be from a kit, they don't need to be aftermarket...........

Let me know if you'd like to help, thanks!

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First, which NSX kit?  The newer one or the previous generation?  Then I would ask what you consider a racing wheel and if you are looking for staggered front/rear?

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Good morning, Gerry! It's the first generation Honda/Acura kit that I'm working on....... As for wheels, I believe maybe Volks wheels or similar would look really cool! Maybe even BBS wheels would work. If they were square, I may could use the factory wheels to widen the rears, maybe?

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Lots of options for BBS mesh-type wheels. I don’t know what size/offset would work with an NSX. 
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Off the top of my head, the Tamiya Mercedes-Benz 500SEC “Lorinser” (a German tuner” has BBS wheels. So does the Monogram 20th Anniversary Firebird. The Mercedes is out of production and expensive. I don’t know about the Firebird. 

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5 hours ago, JollySipper said:

 If they were square, I may could use the factory wheels to widen the rears, maybe?

You mean like these TJ?

Looks like a rough ride but they'd probably keep the model from rolling off the shelf.

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On 7/13/2025 at 5:14 PM, Little Timmy said:

That's what happens when you brake just a little too hard , you flat-spot the tires. 

Like our "Big Wheels" when we were kids.....

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These are tire/wheel parts that I will have to check to see if I still have them.  I believe, many, if not all, are same size front/rear.  If interested in any, I will check the wheel stash to confirm I still have them.

 

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5 hours ago, Quick GMC said:

If Gerry can't get you sorted out, nobody can, but just in case, let me know, I have a bunch of wheels

The problem is that the 1990's NSX he has is stock with 15 inch front and 16 inch rear wheels wider rears.  The set he likes that I have offered in a 19 inch wheel same size all four.  Whereas that might work on the rear, I think he will face a clearance problem on the front.  I did find a set Hobby Design Michelin Pilots that could work if he trims down the front wheel width.
 

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FUjimi offers 17 inch TE-37's but I don't have them and they still would be same size all four. 

 

 

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I just messaged him about the options I have.  Sadly, I don't have a lot of what he is seeking in that wheel style or similar.  Most of my period wheels/tires of that area are Ferrari based or US vehicles.

Hopefully, we can come to a conclusion to get get his build moving forward

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