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Post by sidpotters on May 2, 2018 12:59:24 GMT
After some advise, after a wire wheel type wheel. The wheels that have come off the Mazda have 14X6JJ 45 stamped on the rim, with 195/60/14 tyres. Been told will not get wheels that size and have been recommended 6.5x15 ET38. I understand the body on the Replicar is wider than the Mazda and I have seen comments on this forum ref using spacers. Can you please advise what my best option is. Thanks
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Post by R2S on May 2, 2018 15:12:53 GMT
Moss sell 15in wires for the MX5 and they have the relevant spacers built in to move them further out under the body, they are not cheap though at £460 each plus they are 7J and as such you cant fit narrow (period look) tyres as minimum width for 7J is 195 (google search car bible and section on wheels and tyres). The other thing of note about these wheels is they are VERY heavy so if you are looking for out and out performance rather than 'normal' road driving you may want to look elsewhere. I note a lot of people have gone for the 'Dunlop' steel racing wheel look and I believe these are quite cheap, circa £40, and Stuart has recorded somewhere on the site that some BMW minis come with steel wheels that folk are giving away (not seen this anywhere though). Had I not bought a set of the bolt on wires when I got the kit I think I would have been looking for a conversion kit to put knock on wires circa 16in on mine but having spent a load of cash on the wires it will be a set of 195 65 15s on the same for my car.
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Post by ancsportscars on May 2, 2018 16:59:53 GMT
Wheels and tyres are a very subjective choice. Personally, I'm going for a slightly different look for my demonstrator as I want to differentiate it from that of Stuart's previous demonstrator so as to give Replicar my own identity. With that in mind, I've gone away from wires and opted for 15" x 7J gloss black steel pepperpots with 205/60 Dunlop Blue Response tyres (I like fat tyres -probably influenced by my previous Cobra build.) May not be everybody's cup of tea - but I like 'em. Also, a complete set of 4 wheels and tyres was the same price as one wire wheel without a tyre! Admittedly they will need hub-centric spacers (the centre bore is 67.1mm compared to the 54.1mm of the mx-5 wheels and although the 205's help fill the rear arch nicely, the fronts could do with a 15mm spacer to do the same - so will speak to Freaky Parts at Stoneleigh to see what they can come up with.) Unless you're absolutely dead set on wires, then for similar money you could look at Image Split Rims style 46 (Dunlop alloy replica) which can be made with whatever PCD, diameter, width, centre bore you require. You can also add bolt-on spinners if you so wish. Should be a lot lighter too! www.imagewheels.co.uk/billet-46-classic-build-alloy-wheel/They also do a pretty convincing alloy wire wheel look-alike but its only available in 16 & 17" diameters www.imagewheels.co.uk/db3-alloy-wheel/
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Post by tojeiro on May 2, 2018 20:35:35 GMT
You could always talk to MWS and go for full on centrelock conversion. MWS do some beautiful wheels and gave bolt on adaptor hubs that can be drilled to any PCD shop.mwsint.com/product_details.asp?id=283This would increase track width without spacers and can then fit narrower 15 or 16” wires Not a cheap option however.
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Post by sidpotters on May 3, 2018 18:11:48 GMT
Thanks for the feedback, given me something to think about.
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Post by lemans75 on Mar 14, 2019 17:37:06 GMT
I've compiled some info on my setup and sharing in this thread since it's all about wheel selection.
I'm in the US and I opted to go with steel wheels.
I'm getting a custom set (at no extra cost) to get the right offset, hub bore etc. (They will come without the pin-striping and stickers)
Barrel size - 5x7 Bolt pattern - 4x100 Hub Ring - 54.1mm Backspacing - 5.25" Color - Silver
They do ship to the UK but it looks to be as much again to do so.
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