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24 Jan 2013, 2:11pm
Gents Ive read a few threads regarding wheels sizes but is there a definitive offset size that means no spacers required on the rear? If not what ET's can you go for on the rear??

PS got a quote from image wheels £1705!!!!!!!!!!! no tyres. Ebay I go I think!
28 Jan 2013, 10:09pm
Hammy wrote:
Gents Ive read a few threads regarding wheels sizes but is there a definitive offset size that means no spacers required on the rear? If not what ET's can you go for on the rear??

PS got a quote from image wheels £1705!!!!!!!!!!! no tyres. Ebay I go I think!


I have a cross section drawing of the rear of the MX5 with the MX250 kit fitted, just need to tidy it up before I post it. You really need 10" rims with the correct offset (low et) to forgo the spacers, but will confirm.

Have you seen these on ebay? I'm sure you have:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBS-RS-STYLE-ALLOYS-STAGGERED-8-5-9-5J-4X100-4X108-5X112-5X120-15-16-17-18-/170969563988?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item27ce948354
28 Jan 2013, 10:33pm
Cheers Chris, that link likes some very similar ones I've been looking at
29 Jan 2013, 5:21pm
Tribute Automotive wrote:
I have a cross section drawing of the rear of the MX5 with the MX250 kit fitted, just need to tidy it up before I post it. You really need 10" rims with the correct offset (low et) to forgo the spacers, but will confirm.

Have you seen these on ebay? I'm sure you have:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBS-RS-STYLE-ALLOYS-STAGGERED-8-5-9-5J-4X100-4X108-5X112-5X120-15-16-17-18-/170969563988?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item27ce948354


Has anyone fitted these?
29 Jan 2013, 7:23pm
I've been trying to do wheel shopping and keep hitting dilemmas with suppliers could you guys let me know what you've fitted please. Also can I run 8x16 on the fronts. Its the fronts I'm struggling with. Cheers
29 Jan 2013, 7:43pm
Thanks mate but I really want 16s but that is the style I've been looking at today
29 Jan 2013, 7:44pm
Hammy wrote:
I've been trying to do wheel shopping and keep hitting dilemmas with suppliers could you guys let me know what you've fitted please. Also can I run 8x16 on the fronts. Its the fronts I'm struggling with. Cheers


Wheel sizes on our Convertible demo car are as follows:

Make: Borbet A
Front 16 x 7.5" with et (offset) 20mm (no spacers)
Rear 16 x 9" with et (offset) 15mm (+25mm spacers)

Running 215/40/16 tyres all round at present, but will be fitting:

205/55/16 Front
225/50/16 Back



Red demo car (gold wheels):

Make: Compomotive RF

Front 15 x 7" with et (offset) 20mm
Rear 15 x 7" with et (offset) 10mm (+50mm spacers)
205/50/15 tyres all round



On the Mk2 demo car we have used:
215/40/17 all round on 8x 17 Image split Rims with 0 offset.
PCD 4 x 100 fitment with 25mm spacers on rear only.

This did require the front arches to be flared, due to the 0zero offset and 8" width.

You will be fine with 8" fronts if the offset is 25mm.



This website is really useful:

http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/WheelOffsetCalc.html

As is this one for tyre sizes:

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator
29 Jan 2013, 7:58pm
Thanks Chris problem solved then.... 16x8 fronts. Cheers.

Guys I'm still interested to hear what the rest of you have fitted...
29 Jan 2013, 7:59pm
Tribute Automotive wrote:
Wheel sizes on our Convertible demo car are as follows:

Make: Borbet A
Front 16 x 7.5" with et (offset) 20mm (no spacers)
Rear 16 x 9" with et (offset) 15mm (+25mm spacers)

Running 215/40/16 tyres all round at present, but will be fitting:

205/55/16 Front
225/50/16 Back



Red demo car (gold wheels):

Make: Compomotive RF

Front 15 x 7" with et (offset) 20mm
Rear 15 x 7" with et (offset) 10mm (+50mm spacers)
205/50/15 tyres all round



On the Mk2 demo car we have used:
215/40/17 all round on 8x 17 Image split Rims with 0 offset.
PCD 4 x 100 fitment with 25mm spacers on rear only.

This did require the front arches to be flared, due to the 0zero offset and 8" width.

You will be fine with 8" fronts if the offset is 25mm.



This website is really useful:

http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/WheelOffsetCalc.html

As is this one for tyre sizes:

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator


Love the paint job on the convertible!!
29 Jan 2013, 8:02pm
Tribute Automotive wrote:
Wheel sizes on our Convertible demo car are as follows:

Make: Borbet A
Front 16 x 7.5" with et (offset) 20mm (no spacers)
Rear 16 x 9" with et (offset) 15mm (+25mm spacers)

Running 215/40/16 tyres all round at present, but will be fitting:

205/55/16 Front
225/50/16 Back



Red demo car (gold wheels):

Make: Compomotive RF

Front 15 x 7" with et (offset) 20mm
Rear 15 x 7" with et (offset) 10mm (+50mm spacers)
205/50/15 tyres all round



On the Mk2 demo car we have used:
215/40/17 all round on 8x 17 Image split Rims with 0 offset.
PCD 4 x 100 fitment with 25mm spacers on rear only.

This did require the front arches to be flared, due to the 0zero offset and 8" width.

You will be fine with 8" fronts if the offset is 25mm.



This website is really useful:

http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/WheelOffsetCalc.html

As is this one for tyre sizes:

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator


Love the paint on the convertible, you need to lower em all though mate, ;-)
29 Jan 2013, 8:06pm
I like lowered cars, but we have so far shown what can be achieved on a limited budget and stock MX5 underpinning.
29 Jan 2013, 8:16pm
Prrrrraise the lowered!! Lol
29 Jan 2013, 8:17pm
Did mine for 165 fitted :-)
29 Jan 2013, 9:08pm
Hi Chris the convertible looks really nice now its painted
29 Jan 2013, 9:25pm
grayone wrote:
Hi Chris the convertible looks really nice now its painted


Thank you, can't wait to see your car in colour, how's it going?
30 Jan 2013, 9:59am
Has anyone got a piccy of a lowered car on 15s?
30 Jan 2013, 6:08pm
My rears are 15" rims, with 225/55 tyres, giving a total diameter of 24 1/4", 2" more than the standard MX.
Lowered 40mm on £500 worth of KYB shocks, adjustable.
The fronts are 185/70s I think.

The original 250GTO ran 15" 185/80 all round. 26" diameter.
31 Jan 2013, 6:04pm
The look really good.:sad:
Let's see if the mounted.
31 Jan 2013, 7:59pm
chargerstang wrote:
The look really good.:sad:
Let's see if the mounted.


Sorry mate, I don't know what you mean. Did you have any luck with the sticker company?
31 Jan 2013, 8:14pm
Hi,
sorry wrong post
That was for the 15 "wheels.
I like this Wheels:rockon:
Because of the stickers
I am waiting for response from the sticker company.
Many companies do not send to Germany.
31 Jan 2013, 8:51pm
I do have a pair of 15" five spoke Revolutions for sale, 11"J, drilled for ford or Jap, ie 4x108 or 4x100.
They are new, never fitted. You would just need two fronts which are available again.
31 Jan 2013, 9:11pm
seanick wrote:
I do have a pair of 15" five spoke Revolutions for sale, 11"J, drilled for ford or Jap, ie 4x108 or 4x100.
They are new, never fitted. You would just need two fronts which are available again.


Cheers mate but a few posts ago I posted what I've bought mate and ordered some spinners from the states mate. Can you tell me the profiles you've gone for on three mate. Want the small wheel big tire 60s look
31 Jan 2013, 9:39pm
I have posted my tyre sizes on this thread......
My 'Wheels for sale' is addressed to anyone!