I'm contemplating getting 15x8" Kosei K1s(32mm offset, ~$180, 15.2 lbs.) to
use with either 225/50 Kumhos and/or 225/45 Hoosiers. On my '96 I had to
roll the fenders a bit to get 15x7" 35mm offset wheels to fit with the
225/50 Kumhos. Clearance in the rear was tight on both sides of the tire.
In the front I had to bend the tabs that hold the splash shield in place. I
intend to roll the fenders even more, but even then I am not sure that the
15x8s will fit with such wide rubber. If they don't fit the '96 I may try
them on my '99, which has much more clearance. As a point of reference,
panasport makes 16x8" wheels for the >'99 that they say absolutely will not
fit an earlier car.
Jeremy L. Schuster
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Mark Sirota
> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 2:04 PM
> To: Team.Net
> Subject: Re: Wide wheels for Miata
>
>
> Mark Sirota wrote:
> > Would a Hoosier 225/45-15 Radial fit under the fenders of a 1999
> > Miata? On 7" wheels? On 8.5" wheels?
> >
> > Assuming the answer is yes, where can I find extremely lightweight
> > wide (7" to 8.5") wheels to fit the Miata?
> >
> > Just thinkin'... Don't worry, I'm keeping the Formula Ford.
>
> Wow, lots of quick replies!
>
> Let me emphasize -- yes, I know that 225/45-13's fit fine on 8.5"
> wheels. I know there are many sources of such wheels.
>
> I'm asking about 15" wheels, not 13" wheels.
> Yes, I know the tradeoffs.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Mark
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