New Wheels procured, and a 2nd hand HU from Warren picked up last weekend
currently it's all white outside, so the wheel fitting might have to wait.
currently it's all white outside, so the wheel fitting might have to wait.
I'll get some pics up & comparative weights
they're not going to be lighter, but they are wider & taller than the existing 14x5.5's
they'll do for winter wheels though - then I will look at something much wider when it's less cold
they're not going to be lighter, but they are wider & taller than the existing 14x5.5's
they'll do for winter wheels though - then I will look at something much wider when it's less cold
It's the best std car I've driven from a handling point of view, but you can always do better
turbo's go on the passenger side
turbo's go on the passenger side
I fitted them in the dark on Monday & it's kinda been dark whenever I've been around...
Anyway - nothing too exciting, but they are 'in keeping' with the car - and not all that heavy considering
The end result is a 1" wider wheel, 10mm wider tyre (185 to 195) and the wheels are pushed out a further 13mm from stock filling the arch a lot better & adding some grip. Now it only slides when I tell it to!
Now I just need to bring the body down a little
Roof cover is on as we're expecting 45mph steady winds tonight with rain & I don't want to go to work in a swimming pool on Monday
Anyway - nothing too exciting, but they are 'in keeping' with the car - and not all that heavy considering
The end result is a 1" wider wheel, 10mm wider tyre (185 to 195) and the wheels are pushed out a further 13mm from stock filling the arch a lot better & adding some grip. Now it only slides when I tell it to!
Now I just need to bring the body down a little
Roof cover is on as we're expecting 45mph steady winds tonight with rain & I don't want to go to work in a swimming pool on Monday
T. Spark
Guest
I'll wash it tomorrow & get a side on shot to compare against the 'stock' wheels (and how crap they are)
Thanks for the comments, I was kinda torn as to keep it retro ish or put some more modern ones on
Thanks for the comments, I was kinda torn as to keep it retro ish or put some more modern ones on
T. Spark
Guest
I say for 'winter' wheels that just so happen to help handling out, and the price (if they were around that what you mentioned) they are a steal!
Tad lower and then sorted?
T. Spark
Guest
Wheels & Tyres (new) were £176
I cant even get 4 tyres for that
Shaping up nicely! I fancy an MX5 but I'm 6'2" and not exactly slim so I struggle to fit comfortably!
6' dead, but with longer legs & bigger feet
there's some taller members on the MX5 forum I use, and putting my bucket in gave me a lot more space. Tempted to find an Elise seat, as it's less compromised than a proper bucket.
Roof cover is OK on the arches, minor scuffing exists from the cords, but nothing noticeable
there's some taller members on the MX5 forum I use, and putting my bucket in gave me a lot more space. Tempted to find an Elise seat, as it's less compromised than a proper bucket.
Roof cover is OK on the arches, minor scuffing exists from the cords, but nothing noticeable
Similar threads
