mags for the NB.

malcster · Post by **malcster** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:37 pm

Thinking of going 15s on my NB and wondering whats the go out there and what offset etc do I need?..dont want to spend to much..have 17s at the moment and should I stick with them?..they show on my car in my garage..momos but just fitted the full mazda body kit i got from the states and the 17s with the 45 profile(should have got 40s) just dont allow enough room in the guards now with the side skirts fitted.
Thanks.

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 7:03 am

15x8 25 offset are a very common size for people with mx5s, I think they are the recommended size to go for if you track frequently.

But that doesn't stop clubroadster running negative offsets, so I guess just pick a style you like and go from there!

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:05 am

Yup those 15x8 "6UL" are pretty dam awesome. Would love to trade my advans for a set.

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/32-bra ... els-_.html

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:24 am

I like RPF1s but I'm biased

Very much looking forward to the container arriving

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:04 am

You will notice a huge difference in how the car handles 17 are way to big
The NBs handle best with a light wheel/tyre combo 15x8 +20-25 is popular because it will not require rolling fenders at stock to slightly lowered while giving you a much wider track
If you want to go more aggresive go 15x9 +0 this is max fit under stock fenders flat rolled and will require some camber
Otherwise anything from 15x6 +40 to 15x8 +20 will be fine
use this to check clearances
http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?wi ... mit=Submit

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:40 am

Kieran wrote:http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?wi ... mit=Submit

That is very nifty. Gives me some confidence that things will fit

malcster · Post by **malcster** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:18 am

cheers guys..that link was really helpful and looks like 15s it is and just need to find some now...like the double thin spoke look..enkei race style.

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:51 am

Is this what you are after?
On tradeMe listing #
525141520

Not cheap at $850.00 PER WHEEL!!

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:56 am

Or get them sent over from the states might be cheaper???

http://www.good-win-racing.com/mazda/mi ... sults.html

malcster · Post by **malcster** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:20 pm

Those konig wideopens in bronze look very cool...anyone got any fitted?

aidwano · Post by **aidwano** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:42 pm

Have a look on fortyone.co.nz

RPF1 http://fortyone.co.nz/parts/show/3013/E ... heels.html

A few other decent options on there too

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:06 pm

those RPF1 are way overpriced. the best deal would be some 6UL in 15x8, that way you can have 205/50 or 225/45 tyres on it. if you get 7" then your stuck with 205 as a max size

malcster · Post by **malcster** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:23 pm

yeah they seem expensive, plus freight.
so when you say 6UL do you mean the konigs? and where from as would like to deal in nz if i can.

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:31 pm

From the states from 949Racing, or a secondhand set off clubroadster.net

Picked up my RPF1s from a Honda forum off a fit of all cars..

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:30 pm

malcster wrote:yeah they seem expensive, plus freight.
so when you say 6UL do you mean the konigs? and where from as would like to deal in nz if i can.

oh sorry. 6Ul is a mag made in the states. it is VERY light and the mx5 guys in the states are falling over themselves to get them... pretty much the best mag you can get for an MX at the mo (big call). good sizes and correct offsets. and they look HORN! probably looking at about$1400-1500 per set landed in nz. which isnt bad really
http://949racing.com/15-wheels.aspx

have a look in the gallery for some NBs on 15x8 and see what you think

malcster · Post by **malcster** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:49 pm

ok..they look good..to be honest i think i prefer the konig wideopens as they have a deeper dish which i like and are cheaper.

chris · Post by **chris** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:19 am

To be honest if I had a NB (unless I was going to slam the fuck outta it) I would most def put 16's on it!

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:08 am

Yeah I'm planning 16x9 -5F -10R

malcster · Post by **malcster** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:00 pm

yeah i am starting to think 16s now as well but they seem even harder to find in a pattern i like

..maybe i should just get some 17x40s and keep the momos.

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:56 pm

malcster wrote:yeah i am starting to think 16s now as well but they seem even harder to find in a pattern i like ..maybe i should just get some 17x40s and keep the momos.

17x40s? Thats a pretty wide wheel

Personally I would go a 15x6.5 +20 or around that with a 195/50/15.

Really just depends how extreme you want to go or if your after looks or performance(Tire and offset/Width wise), no point in a 8" wide wheel with stock power If you want to go fast.

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:39 pm

Furai wrote:...
no point in a 8" wide wheel with stock power If you want to go fast.

I sense that comments aimed at me

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:16 am

16 inch tyres are expensive. 205/50/15 would be much cheaper to get. or even 225/45/15 would probably be cheaper than 16" size...

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:40 am

siren676 wrote:
Furai wrote:...
no point in a 8" wide wheel with stock power If you want to go fast.
I sense that comments aimed at me

Nah its aimed at alll the Stance boys(And girls) with huge wheels and stock engines

To be honest Its just my opinion, I watch the RS Aizawa car with 190PS rocking 15-6.5J and 195/50s I cant see how most people will need much more.

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:22 am

Lies. 7" is the perfect width

I did consider the 15x8 6UL wheels but 2nd hand ones are only ever 9" wide and replacing a set of tyres would be rather expensive

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:00 pm

Man that colour looks nice! Not sure if it would match red but thats cool.

You are mistaken though, 6.5J Is the way to go.

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