hillclimbmanic Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi there...I was looking at fitting 16"x7" wheels to my mx5...However, I have a chance of some cheap 18"x7.5" wheels 40 offset - Has anybody fitted 18" to a mk2 mx5, and if so, how bad is the ride quality, assuming you had 215/35x18 tyres fitted? Regards, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi Paul Diameter is not an issue, the off-set maybe but whatever the tyre profile will tramline like a b@stard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillclimbmanic Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi PaulDiameter is not an issue, the off-set maybe but whatever the tyre profile will tramline like a b@stard. Yes, you're right!! I had an alfa gtv with 18" rims and 225/40x18 tyres...steering wheel was an optional extra!!! What wheel/tyre combination would you recommend for my Mk2 1.8 mx5? Regards, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 What are you intentions for the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillclimbmanic Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 What are you intentions for the car? I'm looking for a fast road car, with maybe the odd track day...at the moment!! I guess looks are important at the minute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 What are you intentions for the car? I'm looking for a fast road car, with maybe the odd track day...at the moment!! I guess looks are important at the minute! You can't have both in the real world.... Looks is one thing, performance is another..... You decide how we can help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillclimbmanic Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 What are you intentions for the car? I'm looking for a fast road car, with maybe the odd track day...at the moment!! I guess looks are important at the minute! You can't have both in the real world.... Looks is one thing, performance is another..... You decide how we can help you. Cool! It will be my road car for the next 6 months or so...I'll contact you after that, when it will become 2nd car, with day-to-day not so important! Thanks for your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Be wise, you are going to need bespoke settings for the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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