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I have been thinking about going to a 15 inch wheel because there are a lot more choices for wheel/tire combos. These are the wheels I am considering.
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...t/60-1311.html
What are the advantages, handling wise, for going to a smaller wheel or remaining at 16?
Not much at the speed you drive. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
Sorry - someone had to say it!
okay....it's been said. What about a "real" answer;)
You already have nice wheels....;)
You wanna buy them?:D I just think those Brightlites look better and they only weigh 12 pounds.
15" tires are cheaper
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Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
http://www.houseofplum.com/gallery/h..._tia_small.jpg:D
www.949Racing.com
I just ordered my set.
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Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
I give you 5 dolla sailor boy!::Clown::
I would only give that $5 back to your seester for polishing my Voodoo knob:D
I second that. Great price for a light wide wheel. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
Thanks for saying it! ::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
I was telling TC about these and he seemed to think that they would breakQuote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
IIRC
Those look sharp! Heckuva a price for a lightweight 15"x8" wheel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
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There ya' go Timmay...get wheels like the cool kids are getting.
http://www.bonesframedpictures.com/i...rk%20timmy.jpg
I'll let ya know!Quote:
Originally Posted by Magma
Well, I'm sure one of the engineers could answer this better than me, but I'm assuming that the wheel and tire package is lighter than the one you have alredy. This will reduce unsprung weight, which in turn will affect acceleration, braking, and handling in a good way. The bigger sidewall of a 15" wheel will give the rim more protection from potholes and the like. The smaller sidewall of the 16" wheel will be more responsive, but in a Miata, It might not make all that much of a difference, depending on which tire you choose. I think thats pretty much it, Iian?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher
I'll pass on the kool kids selection of wheel. Thanks for the info blackzx...
Hey Bean...Iain beat you to it this time haahahahahahahaha:D
BTW, don't trust those RX-8 drivers. They're a pretty scuzzy bunch of kids. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Magma
Are these the ones you were talking about at Mcdonalds?Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto