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I know I should know the answer already but, just confirm my stupidity, will ya? ;-)
The stock offset on 90-97 NA is 45mm. The lower the offset number, say 30mm, the more the wheel will jut out under the fender, correct? So the number is distance relative to a vertical plane created by the hub or the fender?
Thanks!
Here's a handy-dandy offset calculator -
http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html
Thanks sammmy!!
Follow up - where does one find spacers and longer wheel bolts?
Ya order the wrong offset? :pale:Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Not really... they only come in a 40mm.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
I was thinking of spacers just in case I didn't like the way they fit under the fenders. As soon as I can get my grubby hands on some stinking tires I'll know for sure...:-x
40mm will be fine. That's the standard offset for 15" '99+ Miata wheels, by the way.
To answer your original question, less offset means the wheels stick out more. Spacers are for wheels with too MUCH offset (like, say, 55mm).Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Ditto altiain's comment. 40mm is fine. 5mm isn't enough to create a noticeable performance or suspension wear difference, and it won't create fender clearance problems unless you're trying to do something really marginal, like fit 205 tires under the front fenders of a 1st-gen RX-7... guess how I know. :roll:
Sounds painfull...Quote:
Originally Posted by carguychris
Thanks for the answers fellas!
FYI, a 205-50-15 on a wheel with a 30mm offset puts the tire just about flush with the wheel well lip. Just about any of the Spec Miata shops sells spacers and longer studs. The above combo is the HOT setup for a Spec Miata......
Merv
HOT as in:Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMerv
Or:
- The favorite, the "in" thing, the most popular set-up?
I'm not familiar with Spec set-ups! :scratch: :-)
- As opposed to a COLD set-up?
HOT, as in the best setup for the best handling, fastest lap times, and still staying legal.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
"I see!", said the blind man. 8)Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMerv
Nice little update for ya...
I ended up picking up a set of Hankook Ventus HRII H405's in the 205/50/15. The waiting period on the RS2 is way, way too long... although I did already put in my order for the next batch!! ;-)
So far, I dig 'em the most!
Sweet! That pic makes the BUR look like a model.
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Thats what I thought. I was like where did he find a model with the same color / wheels / roll bar? :smile:Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
That does look nice! :afro:Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
i missed it i guess, what wheels are those? they do look sharp.
and how are the tires? i am in the market for 15 inchers.
Rota Slip Stream... 15x7Quote:
Originally Posted by fwMiata
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by fwMiata
The tires are very, very nice so far... just breaking them in so far!Quote:
Originally Posted by fwMiata
There are a couple of nice deals out there...Quote:
Originally Posted by fwMiata
I got mine through Goodwin Racing.com
Good luck!
Looks good, 3Bean! :cool:
So, now that 3Bean has fixed his brakes and his tires, what are we going to rag him about? :shock:
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Originally Posted by altiain
I've got a leaky CAS O-ring! :razz:
I hear he needs an alignment and his bushings are shot! :razz:Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
Alignment on Tuesday morning... and altiain knows my bushings aren't shot! ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Hmmmmm... how are those control arms? :lol::lol::lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Ooohh...don't jinx me now!! :afro:Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
DUDE! i gotta hookup @ pawlack tire and car care. tell him AJ from jiffy lube sent cha and expect somewhere around $50 for a 4 wheel alignment. hes over there near parker and custer. then come visit me at parker and alma at the jiffy lube, not mobil!