Racing/Performance wheels needed........

[JollySipper]

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........

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

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

[Exotics_Builder]

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?

[JollySipper]

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?

[LDO]

Lots of options for BBS mesh-type wheels. I don’t know what size/offset would work with an NSX. 
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=bbs+wheels&_sacat=1188

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. 

[Can-Con]

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.

[JollySipper]

That car can Flat handle, I bet!   

[Little Timmy]

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

[JollySipper]

Guys, I have a complete FD100 chassis that I can offer up here.............

 

[ncbuckeye67]

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.....

[Exotics_Builder]

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.

 

[JollySipper]

Gerry, I went ahead and sent you a message! I hope that's cool............  

[Exotics_Builder]

Replied to your message today.  Please read.  Thanks

[Quick GMC]

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

[Exotics_Builder]

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.
 

 

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

 

 

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

[JollySipper]

I never said I had a problem with same-diameter wheels for the NSX....... In fact, I didn't even KNOW that they were different 'sizes', just thought they were wider in the rear. I don't believe a scale inch will make much difference.......... 

Edited 8 hours ago by JollySipper

[Exotics_Builder]

56 minutes ago, JollySipper said:

I never said I had a problem with same-diameter wheels for the NSX....... In fact, I didn't even KNOW that they were different 'sizes', just thought they were wider in the rear. I don't believe a scale inch will make much difference.......... 

They are.  205/50ZR15 tires on the front and 225/50ZR16 on the rear.  Do you want the original tires or the narrower front Pilots I found.  The big thing is do YOU like the clearance and look it will likely give you?  And it can make a difference on some models.  I had "fun" getting different wheels for one of my Alpha Model Kits.  The front wheel well was too tight for decent clearance and had to work around that. 

Edited 7 hours ago by Exotics_Builder