15x8 6UL wheels

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02-06-2007, 09:34 PM
Miatamoto

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15x8 6UL wheels

So the wheels from Emilio on the pointy board finally showed up and they look great. The specs and the price were right so I pre-order a set of wheels.

They're 15x8 with a 40mm offset so they fit under the fenders. They are advertised to weigh in at 12.8 lbs. which was verified on my not so accurate bathroom scale. I chose to pay a little extra for the Nickel finish which is a sort of extra glossy dark silver color (it's painted).

Here are a few pics. More to come when the 225 Hankooks are mounted.

::Banana::
02-06-2007, 09:36 PM
Miatamoto

BTW, the scale measures in .2 lb increments so the wheel is essentially the weight they advertised.
02-06-2007, 09:57 PM
Treibenschnell

Bling, stinkin' bling!! ::Good::
02-06-2007, 09:59 PM
Radio-Active

Yeah, what Bean said.

Been looking for a set of 15" rims for my car. Those are one of my choices I have been considering.
02-06-2007, 10:00 PM
johnwag

Those look great! I noticed that they never came in solid black though. Will they ever?
02-06-2007, 10:27 PM
Radio-Active

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Originally Posted by johnwag

Those look great! I noticed that they never came in solid black though. Will they ever?

Don't know, but there's a shop in Garland that can probably anodize them for you.
02-06-2007, 10:37 PM
sammm

You suck! ;) Very nice looking wheels!
02-06-2007, 11:16 PM
Treibenschnell

If you don't mind my askin', how much ::1Dollar: ?
02-07-2007, 01:22 AM
black roadster

Love them!

::Banana::
02-07-2007, 04:45 AM
Radio-Active

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

If you don't mind my askin', how much ::1Dollar: ?

A buck fifty.

949racing website model 6UL40N

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02-07-2007, 07:29 AM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Bling, stinkin' bling!! ::Good::

Somebody's got to keep up with black roadster! ;)
02-07-2007, 07:30 AM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by johnwag

Those look great! I noticed that they never came in solid black though. Will they ever?

Go to the website: 949racing.com and ask Emilio about that. The black with machined lip does look good though.
02-07-2007, 07:31 AM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by Radio-Active

A buck fifty.

949racing website model 6UL40N

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I pre-ordered so I got them for $125. Pre-order price for the silver and black was $110. Killer deal!
02-07-2007, 07:54 AM
jrj512

Wow, those look great! Can't wait to see them on your car.
02-07-2007, 09:50 AM
Mark52

Your car is sittin pretty low, are you sure you can use those ?
02-07-2007, 09:53 AM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by Mark52

Your car is sittin pretty low, are you sure you can use those ?

With the 40mm offset it shouldn't be a problem. I was actually trying to get my order changed to the 36mm offset at the last second, but wasn't in time before the wheels shipped out.

They have done a good bit of test fitment on several cars with different ride heights. They were even able to fit a 245/40/15 Avon R-comp on Emilio's track car.

BTW, my fenders are pretty aggressively rolled in the rear.
02-07-2007, 12:23 PM
Darron65

Schweeet! Nice find Thomas.
02-07-2007, 04:56 PM
Flyin96M

Hmm I like those! Any chance they offer them in 16"? I would like to see yours in person to get an idea of how the finish really looks. Any chance you are coming out tonight?
02-07-2007, 06:00 PM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by Flyin96M

Hmm I like those! Any chance they offer them in 16"? I would like to see yours in person to get an idea of how the finish really looks. Any chance you are coming out tonight?

No 16's as of now, but talk to Emilio about it because the more requests he has, the more likely he is to make some.

Hopefully I'll see you tonight.
02-07-2007, 09:15 PM
BAM!

The tires are mounted! BAM! is a perfectionist. :clap:

BTW, I should have gone with the 36mm offset b/c there's ton's of room. Pictures coming soon.

Sorry, this is Thomas posting from BAM!'s computer.
02-09-2007, 09:09 PM
Miatamoto

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As promised here are some pics of the wheels and tires on the car:

::Banana:: Sorry, it was too cold to wash the car.
02-09-2007, 09:34 PM
Titus

Looks good!
02-09-2007, 09:50 PM
altiain

Looks good, Thomas!:clap:
02-09-2007, 09:59 PM
Treibenschnell

Black and sexy without all the bling... very nice!! ::Banana::
02-09-2007, 11:30 PM
sammm

::Humpy:: Sexy!
02-09-2007, 11:37 PM
Treibenschnell

Promise me that if you ever sell your car that you'll put me first on the list.
02-10-2007, 02:14 AM
black roadster

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Black and sexy without all the bling... very nice!! ::Banana::

Whodathunk it was possible! :confused:

The car looks hawt! ::Good::
02-10-2007, 03:47 AM
aalvarez04

car looks awesome!
02-10-2007, 07:32 AM
channelmaniac

Car looks damn nice!

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Promise me that if you ever sell your car that you'll put me first on the list.

You don't have a box that big. ::Banana::
02-10-2007, 09:43 AM
Miatamoto

Thanks for all the comments guys! I was really happy with how it turned out.

It's funny how much the car pulls all over the place with the 225 tires and a little toe out up front. Just got an alignment yesterday and between that and the great balancing job BAM! did, the car drives great!
02-10-2007, 10:16 AM
altiain

I'd blame that more on the toe out than the tires. A little toe out quickens turn in, but it does make a car prone to bumpsteer, especially a lowered Miata. :wink:
02-10-2007, 10:23 AM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by altiain

I'd blame that more on the toe out than the tires. A little toe out quickens turn in, but it does make a car prone to bumpsteer, especially a lowered Miata. :wink:

I'd agree, but I've been running toe out for a while now. ;)
02-10-2007, 01:56 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by channelmaniac

You don't have a box that big. ::Banana::

I'd never do such a thing to that beauty!
02-10-2007, 03:07 PM
apex2apex

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For those who interested to see the wheel in Silver, here are some pictures from my 94.

The last picture is a comparsion between the 205 RT615 on 6UL and 195 T1-S on factory 14" 7 spokes.
02-10-2007, 03:45 PM
jrj512

I saw Thomas's car today. Wow, those wheels look nice!
02-10-2007, 04:50 PM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by apex2apex

For those who interested to see the wheel in Silver, here are some pictures from my 94.

The last picture is a comparsion between the 205 RT615 on 6UL and 195 T1-S on factory 14" 7 spokes.

Looks great! The machined lip looks really good. I can't wait to see them in person!

I'm sure you're going to love the grip of the new tires too.
02-11-2007, 09:55 AM
Flyin96M

Quote:

Originally Posted by apex2apex

For those who interested to see the wheel in Silver, here are some pictures from my 94.

The last picture is a comparsion between the 205 RT615 on 6UL and 195 T1-S on factory 14" 7 spokes.

I would love to get a chance to see these in person some day. That is the color combo I am leaning towards for my car. Are you planning on making it out to one of the Wednesday meets? I saw Thomas’s last weeks and it is sure making the decision hard.
02-12-2007, 12:30 PM
apex2apex

Flyin96M, I am not sure when I'll be making it out to the Wed meets. But I work in Irving and live in Plano. We could arrange something to meet up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyin96M

I would love to get a chance to see these in person some day. That is the color combo I am leaning towards for my car. Are you planning on making it out to one of the Wednesday meets? I saw Thomas’s last weeks and it is sure making the decision hard.

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