So I was going to start a thread in the Fast Lane, but I figured without pictures it would be a bit premature. However I do want some opinions/comments on the wheels I'm looking at.
Kind of have three on my mind, the car is a nice rich blue almost like Subies WR Blue Pearl(relevance obvious as you look below).
First up is the Konig Dial In 15x8 in "Grey"
(http://www.mazdatalkforum.com/download/file.php?id=1473)
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1391.html (http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1391.html)
Sample from above link.
(http://www.mazdatalkforum.com/download/file.php?id=1501)
Enkei RPF1-RS in 15x8
Unnecessary picture
(http://www.mazdatalkforum.com/download/file.php?id=1783)
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1193RS.html (http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1193RS.html)
Sample picture
(http://www.mazdatalkforum.com/download/file.php?id=2007)
Then the odd ball is the Konig Dial In 15x8 in Gloss Gold(subie style, :lol:)
(http://www.mazdatalkforum.com/download/file.php?id=1520)
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1406.html (http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1406.html)
Sample
(http://www.mazdatalkforum.com/download/file.php?id=1774)
All from goodwin
http://www.good-win-racing.com/mazda/miata/process.html (http://www.good-win-racing.com/mazda/miata/process.html)
Grey Konig
Easily the Grey dials
First one for sure.
If you can go 9" width on the rpf1s, they aren't convex and look a lot better but i doubt you can fit a 9" wide wheel
Get some sick fender flares and get 12" wide.
Quote from: hotrodalex on April 13, 2015, 11:04:06 AM
Get some sick fender flares and get 12" wide.
That sounds realistic.
love the first ones but the gold subie look would be hilarious. :lol:
You'd have to put something funny like "what subies wanna be" or something on the back or windshield
Minority opinion here. I prefer the Enkei wheels.
Quote from: CLKid on April 13, 2015, 12:26:35 PM
Minority opinion here. I prefer the Enkei wheels.
I like the Enkei's too, but they are so "generic" looking. It's not a bad thing, I just think that on some things they don't look all that nice on. Plus the problem is that I look at Enkei RPF's for every car I go to buy rims on. And once I finally buy a set I won't put them on another(2 cars with same rims is weird, imo). So it's like, do I really want to waste my one RPF buy on this car(I ask that about all of them). I'm really thinking that I'll end up with RPF's on my 300ZX so I'm kind of on the fence about them(for the miata).
Tire Rack wheels are light n cheep.
Quote from: thecarnut on April 13, 2015, 12:58:57 PM
They aint light at all.
Enkei RPF1, 15x7, 9.9lbs, $215
TR MotorSport FF10, 15x7, 11.9lbs, $129
OZ Superturismo WRC, 15x6.5, 18.8lbs, $189
keep saying things
Fake subie style ftw
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 13, 2015, 01:07:11 PM
Enkei RPF1, 15x7, 9.9lbs, $215
TR MotorSport FF10, 15x7, 11.9lbs, $129
OZ Superturismo WRC, 15x6.5, 18.8lbs, $189
keep saying things
That last one you listed is horrible, 18 POUNDS????
Might as well just strap a bag of concrete to each tire.
Otherwise you listed enkeis, which are some of the lightest out there and the TR is about the same as others like the Konig and Avanti rims.
RPF1s are soooo played out
Quote from: r0tor on April 13, 2015, 05:34:56 PM
RPF1s are soooo played out
They are, but they are for a reason :huh:
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on April 13, 2015, 02:37:33 PM
That last one you listed is horrible, 18 POUNDS????
Might as well just strap a bag of concrete to each tire.
Otherwise you listed enkeis, which are some of the lightest out there and the TR is about the same as others like the Konig and Avanti rims.
I was just giving a range for purposes of comparison, since someone was so certain that TR wheels "ain't light at all".
Quote from: SVT_Power on April 13, 2015, 05:36:42 PM
They are, but they are for a reason :huh:
Because people are unimaginable lemmings?
Are there any wheels that are lighter?
Quote from: hotrodalex on April 13, 2015, 06:32:36 PM
Are there any wheels that are lighter?
Does 1-2 lbs really matter on a miata unless its professionally raced?
Does 5 hp matter?
Quote from: r0tor on April 13, 2015, 06:26:30 PM
Because people are unimaginable lemmings?
They are a light, cheap and well made wheel that has a reputation based on real world performance. Nothing wrong with that.
Quote from: r0tor on April 13, 2015, 06:39:43 PM
Does 1-2 lbs really matter on a miata unless its professionally raced?
Yes.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on April 13, 2015, 06:47:57 PM
They are a light, cheap and well made wheel that has a reputation based on real world performance. Nothing wrong with that.
you can put them on two cars
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 13, 2015, 06:03:35 PM
I was just giving a range for purposes of comparison, since someone was so certain that TR wheels "ain't light at all".
OK, so since you obviously have a stick up your ass about this whole thing, here you go:
TR C1M, 15x7 - 13.8 lb
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=TRMotorsport&wheelModel=C1M&wheelFinish=Light+Grey+Painted&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar= (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=TRMotorsport&wheelModel=C1M&wheelFinish=Light+Grey+Painted&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar=)
TR C3M, 15x9 - 15.8 lb
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=TRMotorsport&wheelModel=C3M&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar= (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=TRMotorsport&wheelModel=C3M&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar=)
Enkei RPF1 15x7 - 9.9 lb or 11.4 lb for 15x8
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=Enkei+Racing&wheelModel=RPF1&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar= (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=Enkei+Racing&wheelModel=RPF1&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar=)
949 6UL 15x9 - 12.8 lb
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-0391.html (http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-0391.html)
Advanti racing storm S1 15x9 - 12.5 lb
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1388.html (http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1388.html)
Hell, Konig Dials in 15x9 are 12.8 lb and are $15 a piece more than the 15x9 TR C3M but weigh a pound less than the 15x7 C1M. Maybe you're too dumb to understand but that means TR wheels are way heavier than similar wheels of similar sizes.
I can get
17x9 RPF1s that are lighter than those 15x9 C3Ms.;
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=3797906545G&wheelMake=Enkei+Racing&wheelModel=RPF1&wheelFinish=Gold+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MX-5+Miata+SCCA+STR+Class&autoYear=2007&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Brand (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=3797906545G&wheelMake=Enkei+Racing&wheelModel=RPF1&wheelFinish=Gold+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MX-5+Miata+SCCA+STR+Class&autoYear=2007&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Brand)
But whatever, gl;hf with your heavy ass wheels. :violin:
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on April 13, 2015, 06:47:57 PM
They are a light, cheap and well made wheel that has a reputation based on real world performance. Nothing wrong with that.
...And you end up having the same level of originality of stock wheels and look fairly terrible unless you go >9" with a decent offset....
There are plenty of good wheels within a pound or two of enkei in their price range.
Quote from: r0tor on April 13, 2015, 06:53:11 PM
...And you end up having the same level of originality of stock wheels and look fairly terrible unless you go >9" with a decent offset....
There are plenty of good wheels within a pound or two of enkei in their price range.
What about outside of smaller and cheaper stuff. When I was rim shopping for my 300zx there wasn't much if anything close to the low price, low weight of the enkeis.
Quote from: thecarnut on April 13, 2015, 06:53:05 PM
OK, so since you obviously have a stick up your ass about this whole thing, here you go:
TR C1M, 15x7 - 13.8 lb
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=TRMotorsport&wheelModel=C1M&wheelFinish=Light+Grey+Painted&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar= (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=TRMotorsport&wheelModel=C1M&wheelFinish=Light+Grey+Painted&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar=)
TR C3M, 15x9 - 15.8 lb
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=TRMotorsport&wheelModel=C3M&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar= (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=TRMotorsport&wheelModel=C3M&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar=)
Enkei RPF1 15x7 - 9.9 lb or 11.4 lb for 15x8
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=Enkei+Racing&wheelModel=RPF1&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar= (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&wheelMake=Enkei+Racing&wheelModel=RPF1&wheelFinish=Bright+Silver+Paint&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=Miata+M&autoYear=1996&autoModClar=)
949 6UL 15x9 - 12.8 lb
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-0391.html (http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-0391.html)
Advanti racing storm S1 15x9 - 12.5 lb
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1388.html (http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1388.html)
Hell, Konig Dials in 15x9 are 12.8 lb and are $15 a piece more than the 15x9 TR C3M but weigh a pound less than the 15x7 C1M. Maybe you're too dumb to understand but that means TR wheels are way heavier than similar wheels of similar sizes.
I can get 17x9 RPF1s that are lighter than those 15x9 C3Ms.;
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=3797906545G&wheelMake=Enkei+Racing&wheelModel=RPF1&wheelFinish=Gold+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MX-5+Miata+SCCA+STR+Class&autoYear=2007&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Brand (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=3797906545G&wheelMake=Enkei+Racing&wheelModel=RPF1&wheelFinish=Gold+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MX-5+Miata+SCCA+STR+Class&autoYear=2007&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Brand)
But whatever, gl;hf with your heavy ass wheels. :violin:
you have got to be joking
Quote from: r0tor on April 13, 2015, 06:53:11 PM
...And you end up having the same level of originality of stock wheels and look fairly terrible unless you go >9" with a decent offset....
There are plenty of good wheels within a pound or two of enkei in their price range.
You want originality?
(http://www.ssr-wheels.com/images/mk1/gallery/2.jpg)
SSR Speed Star MK1. In 15x8, they only run $600 a piece. Center cap is $20 extra.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 13, 2015, 07:53:57 PM
you have got to be joking
And that's how I know I've won.
Hey man, if you want to run wheels that are 3lb/corner heavier to save $15 bux a wheel, be my guest. I couldn't care less. I'll just stick to my wheels that weigh less for wider sizes than whatever TRM offers.
6UL always look good.
Quote from: 68_427 on April 13, 2015, 10:17:25 PM
6UL always look good.
Stock car steelies. Only weigh 20-30lbs each, and easy to fix after bending
(http://www.miataturbo.net/members/uavjeep-15246-albums-miata-231-picture-36457-401534726722-511021722-4989197-7663574-n-1182.jpg)
Quote from: 68_427 on April 13, 2015, 10:17:25 PM
6UL always look good.
I was thinking about adding them to the list.
So I did some math and figured that the Konig will stick out about an half inch more than the 6ul(which itself will stick out 1 inch more than stock).
I was concerned that the 6ul wouldn't move the wheel out too much considering it's stockish offset compared to the 25mm offset of the konig. I'm going to measure the car when I get home to see how that will look. I really don't like the sunk in look that the stock wheels have, especially with the lower effect package the 10AE has.
If it looks good, I'll probably go with the 6ul in either Nickel or Tungsten with 225/45 RS3's.
I like the Konig pic... Would need another angle though to tell how hella flush it is
BTW 225s on a 9" wheel is going to have a serious sidewall stretch
Quote from: r0tor on April 14, 2015, 09:06:00 AM
BTW 225s on a 9" wheel is going to have a serious sidewall stretch
That's a very common combo on miatas though.
I don't think commonality effects streeeeeeeeeetch
Maybe something with a chunky sidewall like the Michelin PSS's could cover most of it up though.
15x8 with 225 would be purty.
Quote from: r0tor on April 14, 2015, 09:06:00 AM
BTW 225s on a 9" wheel is going to have a serious sidewall stretch
These are all 15x8's.
I had 15x9's with 225 RS3's on my last miata and it looked fine. I wouldn't call it hella stretched.
225s on 8's are great
I want 15x8s for Axent now. Even though 15x7s with summer 205s are way more tire than needed.
Went with some 15x9" 6ul's in Tungsten, a suspension kit from FM(Vmax xxtreme with sway bars). I was pretty happy with my last setup(Vmax classics) on my 01. I was eying the ohlins but that's a bit more than I wanted to spend at the moment since this past couple of weeks has seen a lot of money go towards my automotive addiction.
My friend is going with 15x9 6ULs as well with Xidas.
Shuddup and at least give us a crappy pic labeled "sorry it's from my phone, better ones are coming" already!!!!! :lol:
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on April 17, 2015, 03:58:15 AM
Shuddup and at least give us a crappy pic labeled "sorry it's from my phone, better ones are coming" already!!!!! :lol:
I guess I can do that, really wanted to finish the full detail and get different rims on it(I really don't like the chrome ones). I'll snap a few of it in the garage on the lift and throw them in here, but a proper thread will have to wait a week or so until I get it done. I really should get moving on this, I would have liked a week or two between the two intro threads but it looks like I might end up with one right after another.
Hey FBC can I hijack your thread to make some decisions for my own MIATA RIMS?
Have at it
Quote from: thecarnut on April 17, 2015, 09:28:27 AM
Hey FBC can I hijack your thread to make some decisions for my own MIATA RIMS?
take that polite crap somewhere else :lol: :lol: :lol: :mrcool:
Miatas be jealous of Axnt rims.
Just backed it out, finished with the first stage buff and going to wash it and then do interior and exterior polish and wax.
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/FlatBlackCaddy/20150418_170301_zpsot28fgiq.jpg)
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/FlatBlackCaddy/20150418_172113_zpskxh7youi.jpg)
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/FlatBlackCaddy/20150415_191106_zpsl5gsfqcw.jpg)
That is very pretty.
:wub: x 10
Great fucking buy.
:clap:
That thing is going to look so nice with the tungsten 6ULs. Get rid of the body kit and I'd be jelly.
Quote from: HotRodPilot on April 19, 2015, 08:16:42 AM
That thing is going to look so nice with the tungsten 6ULs. Get rid of the body kit and I'd be jelly.
Ive been kicking around pulling off the side skirts and rear little flairs, I've tried to look around online and see if there are any holes if I did pull them off.
(http://epsilongraphics.com/img/miata/rust3.jpg)
It might be good to have some holes down there. Maybe you can check to see if there's rust or get some rust inhibitor up in there
I looked under the car when it was up on the lift. It's absolutely spotless.
Looks like there's room for a second supercharger under the hood.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on April 18, 2015, 04:54:12 PM
Just backed it out, finished with the first stage buff and going to wash it and then do interior and exterior polish and wax.
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/FlatBlackCaddy/20150418_170301_zpsot28fgiq.jpg)
dat hood gap
Sweet buy!!! Looks like a great ride.
Keep the skirts and rear spats. With wider wheels/tires plus a fender roll and slight pull they'll look nice.
(http://www.miataforumz.com/attachments/build-threads-46/4338d1333558173-gdspeeds-10ae-building-whats-my-head-miata5.jpg)
Quote from: 68_427 on April 20, 2015, 01:58:53 AM
Keep the skirts and rear spats. With wider wheels/tires plus a fender roll and slight pull they'll look nice.
(http://www.miataforumz.com/attachments/build-threads-46/4338d1333558173-gdspeeds-10ae-building-whats-my-head-miata5.jpg)
I figured the same, once I get the 15x9's on there and it gets lowered an inch or so with the new suspension then It should minimize the "bulky" look of the side skirts. Plus I'm getting mixed info but i woudl think there would be a whole or two. I don't want to have to patch any holes.
That looks like the nikle 6ul, so other than mine being tungsten that is going to be pretty much exactly how my car will look, minus the front plate(I took mine off, I hate front plates).
Yeah that tupperware on the side has holes under it. My friend removed his on his NB2 and had to get the holes welded in (though he just got his entire car repainted so it wasn't a big deal for him).
Quote from: thecarnut on April 20, 2015, 08:07:51 AM
Yeah that tupperware on the side has holes under it. My friend removed his on his NB2 and had to get the holes welded in (though he just got his entire car repainted so it wasn't a big deal for him).
The only decent thing about that situation(for me or other that don't need a repaint) is that the holes are in the chip guard area. So a simple fill, alittle color and then blending the chipguard wouldn't be real difficult. But it's more work than I want to do on a car that really only has 2-3 exterior flaws.
Got some goodies.
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/FlatBlackCaddy/Miata%2010AE/20150430_174045_zps7f67e0dr.jpg)
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/FlatBlackCaddy/Miata%2010AE/20150430_174729_zps7bd2mfnx.jpg)
Cool
It's a pretty wheel, and nice and light too. I didn't dig through there but I bought the matching "lightweight"(LOL) valve stems and lugs.
Just going to get tires on them next week and then hopefully get on the coilover install.
So I don't know if I should run 225/40's or.......275's all around on this. :mask:
275's could be considered overkill, to some people.
Err, nevermind. There isn't shit available for street tires in 275/35/15.
I would do a 225 or 245, although either is a bit much on a miata IMO
Yea, I did forged aluminum lugs on my wheels for reasons still uncertain to me other then wanting it to look decent. Although I did find it amusing the weight of all 20 luhnuts was less than the plastic packaging.
225 is about all thats available. There isnt much for 15s out there. 225s are minimum imo, a 245 or 255 would be nice. The 275 are all race slicks.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on April 30, 2015, 07:11:29 PM
Got some goodies.
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/FlatBlackCaddy/Miata%2010AE/20150430_174729_zps7bd2mfnx.jpg)
I've got a decent stash of those Goodyear microfibers, too. I like them for certain things (waxing/polishing) and dislike them for others (textured/damp surfaces, interiors).
I think menards sells them on sale occasionally for like 2.99 a 8 pack. I normally grab them whenever I'm there. Good for general purpose stuff.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on May 02, 2015, 06:48:26 PM
I think menards sells them on sale occasionally for like 2.99 a 8 pack. I normally grab them whenever I'm there. Good for general purpose stuff.
Yup! Menards is always good for a sale on microfibers and other car wash odds and ends (foam applicators, for instance). They are nice towels. Very soft, wash well, good polishers. Menards seems to have a new brand of microfiber towels somewhere in the store every time I go there (bought an 8 pack of a said new brand tonight). I have multiple generations of microfibers from Menards going back to when I was 16. The oldest ones are only used for grease and other super dirty things at this point, but they're still good for it. As those die out, my blue microfibers are becoming grease rags. The newest and best are used for polish/wax removal/spray detailing almost exclusively. It's a cycle.
I'll stop talking about microfibers now. :lol: