Wheels

[Hammy]

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!

[Tribute Automotive]

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

[Hammy]

Cheers Chris, that link likes some very similar ones I've been looking at

[Hammy]

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?

[Hammy]

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

[chargerstang]

My tire dealer has ordered the Lenso in 7 + 8 x 15 for me
in 2-3 weeks, I can tell whether the fit. I ordered the wheels with 25mm offset. I think it will fit in the front
rear I need 25mm spacers.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Wasserschaden-Lenso-BSX-Felgen-8x15-VW-Golf-1-2-3-BMW-3er-E30-Opel-Pirelli-GTI-/261146861048?pt=Auto_Felgen&hash=item3ccd90ddf8#ht_2546wt_1296

[Hammy]

Thanks mate but I really want 16s but that is the style I've been looking at today

[Tribute Automotive]

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

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/IMG_2078.jpg

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

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/mxrear34.jpg

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.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/mk2and1rear.jpg

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

[Hammy]

Thanks Chris problem solved then.... 16x8 fronts. Cheers.

Guys I'm still interested to hear what the rest of you have fitted...

[Hammy]

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

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/IMG_2078.jpg

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

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/mxrear34.jpg

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.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/mk2and1rear.jpg

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!!

[Hammy]

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

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/IMG_2078.jpg

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

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/mxrear34.jpg

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.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/mk2and1rear.jpg

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, ;-)

[Tribute Automotive]

I like lowered cars, but we have so far shown what can be achieved on a limited budget and stock MX5 underpinning.

[Hammy]

Prrrrraise the lowered!! Lol

[Hammy]

Did mine for 165 fitted :-)

[grayone]

Hi Chris the convertible looks really nice now its painted

[Tribute Automotive]

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?

[Hammy]

Has anyone got a piccy of a lowered car on 15s?

[seanick]

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.

[Hammy]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Axe-EX2-Alloy-Wheels-Euro-Style-Dished-Split-rims-4x100-4x108-4x114-4-15x8-ET25-/170888314370?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims _Car_Rims_ET&hash=item27c9bcbe02

Will be fitting spinners to so theyll be pretty close to my original choice but wont cost £1700

[chargerstang]

The look really good.:sad:
Let's see if the mounted.

[Hammy]

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?

[chargerstang]

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.

[seanick]

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.

[Hammy]

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

[seanick]

I have posted my tyre sizes on this thread......
My 'Wheels for sale' is addressed to anyone!

[Hammy]

I have posted my tyre sizes on this thread......
My 'Wheels for sale' is addressed to anyone!

Sorry mate

[seanick]

Pay attention Bond!

[Hammy]

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.


Got it mate, sorry I forgot cos I was still looking at 16s at the time.tbh wheel choice has been a headache that's now gone mate so cheers

[Bongo]

I'm gonna have to do some research to find out what all the terminology to do with wheels actually relates to but I've got a question in the mean time - if you fit larger wheels & tyres to the car so that the overall circumference is increased, how easy is it to alter the speedo etc so it's still accurate?

I'm thinkin' about eventually getting some wider, larger wheels to help keep my ass on the black stuff but just working out how feasible it would be.

Mike

[Peepsy]

Hey Bongo where you been?
You can use this tool, to show what each variant does to you speedo. www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html :bolt:

[Bongo]

Thanks for that Peeps.

Bought my donor last October and have been clarting about with it (very slowly) since then.

Been sorting out the rear heated screen, bulbs, window motors & guides etc. Just little faffy things that I'm able to potter about with myself on my drive before I get on with checking all is spot on under the bonnet & servicing brakes, suspension and that. Once all that's done I'll be looking to order the 250c kit.

Oh and had a leaky fuel tank too - petrol was pi$$ing out the draining bolt. So yeah - been fairly busy but haven't achieved an awful lot just yet!

[Bongo]

Okey cokey - I think I've just realised where I've been getting confused.

Until now I'd assumed that the rolling out of the rear arch was to accommodate a larger diameter wheel but by reading back through other threads I've picked up on the fact that it's the width / offset or spacing of the wheels that change to give the car a wider footprint and look better with the wider bodywork. :doh:

Makes perfect sense now! :eusa_dance:

Daft bugger!

It's amazing how clear things can become at 4am!

[Dave Lowes]

Hi seanick. Can you post a picture of the wheels. I am having major wheels stress. I may be interested.

[Tribute Automotive]

Hi seanick. Can you post a picture of the wheels. I am having major wheels stress. I may be interested.

Hi Dave

Sorry but I took Nick's rear wheels in p/x on kit some bits. I will fit them on the rear of our workshop car and see how they fit with the kit. If OK, and you can find some fronts to match, I am sure we can do a deal.

Grahame's wheels are really nice and under £400:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DARE-RS-15X7-15X8-4x100-4x108-7J-8J-SILVER-GOLD-RIVETS-BBS-RS-FORD-VW-POLO-LUPO-/170994276462?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims _Car_Rims_ET&hash=item27d00d986e

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/grayone34_zpscad62df7.jpg

[Dave Lowes]

Ahh i have been looking at the Dare RS wheels on ebay. Do you know what size those are and has he used spacers?

[Tribute Automotive]

Ahh i have been looking at the Dare RS wheels on ebay. Do you know what size those are and has he used spacers?

I think they are 7J front and 8J rear with 15mm ET, with a 30 mm spacer on the rear only, but I am sure Grahame will confirm that.

[grayone]

[QUOTE=Tribute Automotive;40627]I think they are 7J front and 8J rear with 15mm ET, with a 30 mm spacer on the rear only, but I am sure Grahame will confirm that.[/
your right Chris, I forgot to tell Hienrich about the spacers so hopefully he'll see this

[Hammy]

Gents I am in need of 3 space saver wheels for my build. Once built I will happily pass them on for the cost of postage to the next needy builder, cheers

[grayone]

Gents I am in need of 3 space saver wheels for my build. Once built I will happily pass them on for the cost of postage to the next needy builder, cheers hi hHammy Ive got a set of original alloys you can have if you want to collect them

[Hammy]

Thanks Gray I may just take you up on that mate. Any joy with the sale?

[grayone]

Thanks Gray I may just take you up on that mate. Any joy with the sale?
its readvertised 3days best offer
let me know about wheels asap as I have to get rid of them before i leave saturday

[Tribute Automotive]

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.

Ooooh they are big wheels Nick!!! Very 60's Drag Car. I do have a Lexus V8 and gearbox, and I do know they fit in the MX5...........:icon_eek:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/IMG_2473_zps645c559a.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/IMG_2472_zps2db469f4.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/IMG_2471_zpse4614443.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b468/TributeAutomotive/IMG_2474_zpsc8c84d25.jpg

[Hammy]

its readvertised 3days best offer
let me know about wheels asap as I have to get rid of them before i leave saturday

Sorry Gray I can't get to you by then

[Jeffr4]

For the classic wire wheels :
http://www.mwsint.com/site/cms/contentChapterView.asp?chapter=1

http://i45.tinypic.com/2wmduyv.jpg

[Jeffr4]

In Holland we also have a very good manufacturer, who makes wire wheels for motors and also cars and can make the adapter more wide, so no spacers.
http://www.haanwheels.com/nl/classic/

[landmannnn]

OK, so correct me if I am wrong but the wheel tyre choices are:

1. Get out the cheque book and but some new wheels tyres and spacers for the rear. Cost starting from £350 for the wheels, £300 for the tyres (or £150 for second hand) and about £100 for spacers. Premium wheels and tyres will be about double this cost.

2. Get some steel wheels banded. Probably about the same cost as above by the time you have bought the wheels and got them sandblasted and painted.

3. Buy secondhand wheels and tyres from ebay/gumtree. Choices are a bit limited but requirements are roughly:
- Tyre diameter around 24"
- Rims 15, 16 or 17
- 4 x 100 pcd required with appropriate spigot rings if using wheels with greater than 54.1 centre hole
- ET (offset) needs to be around 20. Most of the 4 x100's are for smaller fwd cars so the ET's tend to be about 40. This would need 20mm spacers on the front and 70mm on the rear (not even sure if 70mm are feasible)
- in any case for 20et wheels rear spacers will still be required about 2"
- The majority of the second hand wheels and tyres that would be suitable started life on 3 series BMW's (E30 model) although there will be some aftermarket clio/vw/mx5 ones around

- All in cost for this will be from £400

- There is also the option to go for wheels with a different pcd, Ford for example, which will require various adaptors, the rear ones would probably need fabricating.

[Og]

Beautiful kit, I will be building one as soon as I have scraped the money together. In the meantime, I'm showing my ignorance. I understand the technicalities of the build itself but see that there is talk about offset and spacers for the wheel fitting. In laymans terms and as simple as possible with paint by numbers if possible, what will I need to do or adapt to get wheels to fit? No laughin, I really am not that bright and thank all the gods of computer tech that this iPad does al the speling for mi!

og

[landmannnn]

Trouble is that there are loads of different sizes of wheels and sizes, some will fit and some will fit ok and some will be just right.

[seanick]

My wheels, which are steel, went something like this....

Steel wheels, ex mk1 MR2, 15" 6J. £115, inc postage
Banded the rears for 225 tyres £75 plus 30 fuel
shotblast and powder coat four wheels £100
four part used tyres 225 rears, and 185 fronts, giving me a matching diameter of 24 1/4", two inches larger than the standard MX 5.....£120.
Spinners....£20 ish
Fitting and balancing £40


Total £485

May seem expensive but its the look I want, and I am not keen on alloys!!

I dont know what the offset on the rears is but I made the body 2" narrower each side so I dont need spacers. See my thread for the gory details.
Hope this helps!

[Hammy]

Mine are 8x15 offset 25 with 225 55s on the rear and 25mm spacers on the rear. See my blog,
Hammysmx250gto.blogspot.com

[Og]

Thanks for the help, it's a bridge ill have to cross when I get to it, I'd love wire wheels but some of the bbs ones look smart.

[Hammy]

Careful of going too 80s Golf though :tongue1:

[Og]

Wondered where I'd seen them before! Lol

[TheLaughingCow]

excellent wheel info, how did i miss this

[landmannnn]

It would be good to make this a sticky...