Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby booki89 » Sat Mar 22, 2014 1:26 am

Pretty sure I have decided on the Enkei 15x7 RPF1...Just trying to decide on what color now, and what offset.

What are the pro's and cons of running higher/lesser offset?

I understand the smaller the number, the more the wheel sticks out. Other then that, is there any benefit to having the wheel out more?
I don't really want to roll guards, is it just for the flush look? Or can you run bigger tyres with a larger offset?

And best place to purchase...?

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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby hks_kansei » Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:32 am

High offset means the tyre is closer to hitting stuff on the inside (guard liner, control arms, shock body)

Low offset means it's closer to outside stuff, mainly the guards.




Not that it really matters, I'm pretty sure the RPF1 is fairly limited in the offsets they offer anyway.
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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby booki89 » Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:36 am

35mm and 41mm from memory.

Will be running a 205/50 tyre

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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby hks_kansei » Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:40 am

Go 35mm

either one will have miles of room for the tyre.


If it helps you decide, the Mazdaspeed wheels that were an option in Japan are 15x7 +38

You'll sit out 3mm further, which is nothing
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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby sunlightsilver » Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:54 pm

booki89 wrote:Goodwin racing don't ship to Australia :(


Email Ajay at MX-5 Mania, he may be able to import them for you - I've spoken to him previously about it but decided to pass.

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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby Tumbles » Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:55 am

booki89 wrote:Pretty sure I have decided on the Enkei 15x7 RPF1...Just trying to decide on what color now, and what offset.

And best place to purchase...?


I'd give Autotechnik Tuning a buzz personally.

I picked up a set of Enkei 92 Silver 15x7 +38 for under 1k shipped to my door. Took 8 weeks for me, but I think they keep RPF1 stock down in Sydney. Oh, and my wheels weigh 6.21kg each, so they're not super light.
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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby booki89 » Thu Apr 10, 2014 4:23 pm

Did you have any issues getting them to fit properly? ie guard rolls?
Did the car feel any different with slightly heavier wheels?

I still haven't bought any wheels yet....was a little disappointed when Jax wanted to put 17's on my NA

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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby WASP » Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:21 pm

This will throw the cat among the pigeons.
On my NA I had 15x7,when I decided to have them painted I put the std 14 inch back on. It was a far nicer and better balanced car with the 14's.
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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby Tumbles » Sat Apr 12, 2014 2:48 pm

booki89 wrote:Did you have any issues getting them to fit properly? ie guard rolls?
Did the car feel any different with slightly heavier wheels?

I still haven't bought any wheels yet....was a little disappointed when Jax wanted to put 17's on my NA


No guard rolling or fitment issues. Put it on, bolt it up. Enjoy.

I've done 35 commuter kilometres on them so let me rack up at least 1000km before I give a review.

Preliminary things I have noticed is that it's the slightest bit more effort to turn the wheel, smoother ride and slightly less noise. I have no idea on grip since I haven't tried to find the limit in a corner.
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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby booki89 » Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:34 pm

Still looking for some lightweight wheels for the NA.

Most shops I have been into in my local area just give me a blank stare when I ask for 15" wheels.

Where does everybody buy theres from?
Same with tyres, Will need to get something on these wheels too!
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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby Magpie » Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:47 pm

What is your budget and what have you already looked at?

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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby booki89 » Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:36 pm

Havn't really thought about a budget.

Looking at Kumho KU36 tyres with what ever wheels will be suitable for track/daily driving use.

Can anybody recommend some tyre shops?

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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby Tumbles » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:51 am

booki89 wrote:Still looking for some lightweight wheels for the NA.

Most shops I have been into in my local area just give me a blank stare when I ask for 15" wheels.

Where does everybody buy theres from?
Same with tyres, Will need to get something on these wheels too!
Thinking KU36 at the moment.


Enkei RPF1? SSR Type C? 6UL? All quite light and strong.

Avoid tyre shops. Research on the net and then shop around for whoever has the cheapest price. It's usually involving buying online since websites have lower overhead costs. I already recommended Autotechnik Tuning for wheels, quite sure 949Racing has some 6UL wheels left as well.


booki89 wrote:Havn't really thought about a budget.

Looking at Kumho KU36 tyres with what ever wheels will be suitable for track/daily driving use.

Can anybody recommend some tyre shops?


I'd recommend thinking about a budget. Wheels can get real expensive real fast.

Tyre shops? Call around and ask for whoever has a KU36 in the size you want. Get the cheapest. I'd also recommend looking at the Hankook RS3. Fair warning though, these tyres aren't the best for wet weather.
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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby sailaholic » Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:10 am

Rs3s aren't made in a 15" anymore. Consider buying tires and wheels from the states.


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Re: Which wheel size/width and brand do I buy for my NA?

Postby booki89 » Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:12 am

Got any website s for buying from the states?


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