lottiefox Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 The wheels on my MX-5 are not in a good state (and No, not due to my parking either!). 10 years of neglect means they are bubbling, marked and look a bit in reality. Thinking of these.... MX5 wheels linky Any views? Same size so I can swap the Toyos over which I love, and can get my friendly tyre fitters in Warwick to do the job for cash very cheaply. Quite like them, not seen any others I prefer. Current wheels.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 I really like those ones, had considered a set for mine as I only have 14" wheels but decided couldn't afford to right now. Theres a site with all the Eunos and MX-5 wheels listed, some like the lightweight BBS ones (on the RS-Limited Eunos models I believe) are VERY desirable, they are something silly like 4kg per corner lighter than the ones I have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 They are deff more in keeping with the style of the car imo [the new wheels]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 4lb lighter actually, not KG http://www.miata.net/faq/wheel_weights.html#weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted August 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 If I change the wheels I will need to give the brake calipers some TLC and maybe a bit of UBM bling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Urgh. Nope. An MX-5 Limited Edition needs MX-5 Limited Edition wheels in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Lottiefox, i've done a very quick photochop so you can see what it may look like with those wheels... Can someone host it for me, i can't get onto Photobucket at work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Those P'shopped wheels look very good but, as MrMe says, a LE car should keep its LE wheels. Are you planning on keeping the MX-5, lottie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Nope, those wheels don't suit, keep with LE ones Lottie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Tend to agree with MrMe and co - if the wheels are lookng shabby get them refurbed... as a Limited Edition it is worth more as it cam out of the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Beef, thanks for the photoshop....hmmm....maybe not the best for the car? Need to look into refurbing, but just had a service and new brakes and also need a new rear caliper so new wheels off the menu just now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Definitely stick with the originals! Go to Pristine, find out who their local agents are and get your wheels sent away for a proper refurb. They did a good job on my RS6 wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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