In 2018 a number of aftermarket resin wheel sets became available, made by 'DiOlex Production'.These sets are available through eBay (store: https://www.ebay.de/usr/diolex (Europe) and https://www.ebay.com/usr/diolex (rest of the world) ).
Both Aoshima and Fujimi frequently sell sets of wheels and tires.
Some of these wheels were either custom designed for RX-7 models or are popular aftermarket options for RX-7, I've listed those on this page.
In 2018 a number of aftermarket resin wheel sets became available, made by 'DiOlex Production'.
These sets are available through eBay (store: https://www.ebay.de/usr/diolex (Europe) and https://www.ebay.com/usr/diolex (rest of the world) ).
These wheels come with a choice of stub-axles or ring mounts, making them suitable for Hasegawa, Tamiya, Fujimi and Aoshima kits.
Since the resin wheels come unpainted, I've added a picture of an actual full size wheel to each description, all of these pictures were scanned from Mazda sales brochures.
Please note that the DiOlex wheels are accurate in size, rather than the usually oversized wheels in most kits, which can be up to 3 scale inches larger in diameter.
The listing is split up by type:
| Rx-7 SA/FB |
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released in Dec 2000
There are a lot of Speed Star Racing Mk.III wheels available but this is one of the nicer looking sets.
The set consists of two wide (about 12in) front wheels, two even wider (about 16in) rear wheels, Dunlop racing slicks and a set of decals with Japanese license plates and some generic sponsor decals.
The wheels are satin aluminum plated and can only be fitted over metal axles (included).
released in Jan 2005
These wheels are just as well detailed as the earlier release, only less wide and this time street tires are included.
The set consists of two front wheels (about 10in wide), two wider (about 12in) rear wheels and a set of Pirelli P7 tires (sizes 225/50VR15 and 280/50VR15).
The wheels are brightly plated and can only be fitted over metal axles (included).
released in May 2005
These are the same wheels that were included in the limited edition of the SA22C Rx-7 Longchamp Wheels.
A set of Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires in size 225/50VR15 is included.
released in July 2011
These are the same wheels that were included in the limited edition of the Rx-7 Savanna Daytona winning racer.
The wheels consist of 3 separate parts, offering a choice of width: regular or wide. 4 regular width tires and 2 wide tires are included.
released in 2018
These wheels were fitted to 1981-1985 Rx-7 FB (P815, P130, P132) as sold in USA and Canada.
Factory finish for these wheels is bright aluminum with recesses painted in Tornado Silver metallic K8.
released in 2018
These wheels were fitted to 1981-1983 Rx-7 FB (P815, P130) as sold in Japan and Europe.
The wheels are similar to those in the Tamiya Rx-7 FB kit, only better: Tamiya made the slots in the spaces between the rotor and the rim too large, the DiOlex wheels look exactly right.
The wheels come with separate hub caps.
Factory finish for these wheels is bright aluminum with the recesses between the rotor and the rim painted in Tornado Silver metallic K8. The hub caps are painted in a dull aluminum shade with its recessed edge and Mazda lettering in satin black (bare plastic).
released in 2018
These wheels were fitted to the upgraded 1984/1985 Rx-7 FB (P132) as sold worldwide (in USA and Canada these wheels were only available on GSL-SE models).
Factory finish for these wheels is bright aluminum.
DiOlex also offers these wheels in 17in size. Mazda never sold a 17in version of this type of wheel, but the larger wheels will look 'better' on a model kit, see note on the top of the page.
| RX-7 FC |
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first released in 1986
The wheels in this set are a good match for the 15in 6.5JJ BBS wheels that were factory fitted to export versions of the RX-7 Cabriolet and to early FC3S Infinity versions.
These Fujimi wheels are actually of a slightly larger diameter (about 15.5in) but the difference is hard to notice and the tires in the Tamiya kit will fit these wheels well.
The wheels are designed to be fitted to metal axes (included in the set) so this needs to be modified before fitting them to a Tamiya kit.
Do note that all four wheels in this set are about 10in wide but Fujimi also released sets of BBS RS wheels containing (much) wider rear wheels.
released in 1990
This set contains the same BBS RS wheels as the 'Group A' set listed above, but this time Advan HF 'type D' tires are included instead of slicks.
Fujimi released these wheels repeatedly in new packages, with new catalog numbers and different types of tires included. This particular set was available until 2010.
released in Oct 2016
rereleased in Jun 2022
rereleased in Oct 2024
This set contains the same wheels that Aoshima included in the FC3S Infinity and the FC3S Winning Limited kits.
The set comes with Bridgestone Expedia S07 tires and a sheet of decals with 'BBS' decals for the wheel centers and some sponsor signs including Mazdaspeed.
released in 2018
These wheels were fitted to the 1987-1989 RX-7 FC Turbo II (P747) as sold in USA, Canada and Europe.
Factory finish for these wheels is dull aluminum.
The tiny hub cap has black 'mazda' lettering across its center.
In the US some dealerships offered a brightly plated version of these wheels.
released in 2018
These wheels were fitted to the limited 1988/1989 RX-7 FC Turbo II '10th Anniversary' edition (P747) as sold in USA and Canada.
Factory finish for these wheels is painted gloss Crystal White UC.
| RX-7 FD |
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released in 1993
These are the original 18in Mazdaspeed MS-01 wheels that can also be found
in Aoshima's S-Package and Hashiriya FD3S kits.
Included are Bridgestone Expedia S-07 tires and a set of decals for the wheels.
released in August 1998
A new box, but inside are the same 18in MS-01 wheels, Expedia S-07 tires and decals as in the set listed above.
released in July 2000
This set contains the same MS-02 wheels and Dunlop Denloc D40 tires that come with the A-Spec FD3S kit.
released in November 2001
rereleased in April 2006
This set contains the same RP-F1 wheels and Bridgestone RE-71 tires that come with the RE Amemiya The Street µ Greddy 9 FD3S kits.
released in November 2000
Back in 2000 this was a nice surprise from Fujimi: the full-size versions of these AW-7 wheels were custom made for RE Amemiya for use on his FD3S-based super cars, suggesting that Fujimi was planning an RE Amemiya FD3S model.
Indeed, Fujimi had two new RX-7 FD3S kits planned for release in February 2001 (a street version and a race car, both based on RE Amemiya's awesome 'RE Super G'),
but unfortunately both kits got subsequently canceled. In 2006 Fujimi made up for this cancellation by releasing an excellent RE Amemiya µ Boost Up 7 SPL kit.
These AW-7 wheels were later fitted to the Tohge RX-7 FD kit.
The wheels come fitted with the very latest Bridgestone Potenza RE-711 tires.
released in November 2000
These wheels are a nice alternative option on VeilSide tuned FD's.
A set of the latest Bridgestone Potenza RE-711 tires is included.
released in November 2000
Both Aoshima and Fujimi do a couple of Veil Side tuned car kits, Aoshima does
a nice RX-7 FD3S, but the wheels in the kit differ somewhat from the Marriott wheels
fitted to the real thing. This little problem can be fixed with these excellent Fujimi Marriott wheels.
The set includes the ever popular Bridgestone RE-71 tires and a small sheet with decals for the wheel centers.
released in December 2018
rereleased in September 2024
This set was released before in the 'Parts Maker Wheel' series in 2001 ('18in BBS-LM', Nr.'F', cat. nr. 19183) and in the 'The Wheel' series in Dec 2006 ('18in BBS-LM', Nr.4, cat. nr. 192727).
The current release of this set contains the same 18in LM wheels and Bridgestone Potenza RE711 tires that come with the Fujimi 2001 RZ and 2002 'Spirit R' Type A FD3S kits.
The wheels are molded in gray plastic and are not plated.
Also included is a set of brake discs and a small sheet with 'BBS' decals for the center caps.
released in April 2005
As indicated on the box art, these wheels are sometimes fitted to Bomex tuned FD's.
The wheels are painted dark gray metallic and come with separate brightly chromed rims.
A set of the latest Bridgestone Potenza RE-01 tires is included as is a small set of decals.
released in October 2005
As indicated on the box art, these wheels are sometimes fitted to the FD3S A'pex D1 drift racer.
The wheels are brightly aluminum plated and come with a set of Bridgestone G'grid tires.
A large set of decals is included with small badges for the wheel spokes and a lot of items for D1 Grand Prix Series race cars, including numbers, windshield banners and sponsor stickers.
released in October 2005
Wheels like these were fitted to the FC3S Team Samurai Project D1 drift race car.
The wheels are brightly aluminum plated and come with a set of Pirelli P-Zero tires.
A large set of decals is included with small badges for the wheel spokes and a lot of items for D1 Grand Prix Series race cars, including numbers, windshield banners and sponsor stickers.
These wheels have 'female' type connectors (just like Fujimi uses), so for the Aoshima FC3S kits the suspension parts on the D- and E-parts trees should be used.
released in June 2007
rereleased in March 2013
These wheels are included in the Itasha Series 'Sword Art Online' FD3S RX-7 kit.
The wheels come in two parts: bright red centers (red plastic, not painted) and separate brightly aluminum plated rims.
Tires included in the first release are Bridgestone RE-01 (cat.nr.040164), the rerelease (cat.nr.007297) contains Pirelli P7000.
A set of decals is included with small texts for the wheel centers and some sponsor stickers.
released in Oct 2017
Same set of wheels as listed above, the tires included are again Pirelli P7000.
The set of decals included is the same as with the previous S-Parts releases, offering small texts for the wheel centers and some sponsor stickers.
