Enkei RP-F1 15x7, 16x7, 16x8 on Miata NA/NB and NC 18x9.5s

Brian · **Posted:** Fri May 22, 2009 10:46 am

RP-F1 in SBC finish 17x10 with 255/40 Goodrich R1 tires.

TxBryan · **Joined:** Sun May 17, 2009 6:32 pm **Posts:** 3

Brian wrote:

Some do come in black...but not many. Currently we have 15x7 in black....and that's it. We had some 18x9.5 in black but they are backordered until August.

Rats. I'm looking for the 16X8s in black. I want them to fit without having to do fender work, so larger diameters aren't a good option for me. I may have to go with the silver.

Ahkinusa · **Joined:** Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:29 am **Posts:** 8

Looking for close up pics of 15x7 in bronze, with angles like those in the 14" post.

Brian · **Posted:** Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:58 am

Ahkinusa wrote:

Looking for close up pics of 15x7 in bronze, with angles like those in the 14" post.

If we had them, they would be posted. Any volunteers?

caoboy · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2007 9:01 pm **Posts:** 27

Weight of the 17x10? Offset is 35mm correct? I've seen these on an RX8, they look amazing.

Brian · **Posted:** Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:11 am

Offset 38mm...17 pounds each.

pktsimon · **Joined:** Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:34 am **Posts:** 8

Guys, i'm looking at a set of used BBS LM just wonder if it will fit on my 08

here is the size
Front 18x8 35mm offset
Rear 18x9 35mm offset

i really like the wheel, but afraid it will stick out too much, and what tire would fit?

thanks!

Brian · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:33 am

pktsimon wrote:

Guys, i'm looking at a set of used BBS LM just wonder if it will fit on my 08

here is the size
Front 18x8 35mm offset
Rear 18x9 35mm offset

i really like the wheel, but afraid it will stick out too much, and what tire would fit?

thanks!

Yeah, that's a little too aggressive unless you are okay working quite a bit on your fenders to make it work.

rpmchris · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:33 am

...or use the AWR fender flares. Might foul the front tire on the lower valance on full lock, tho.

pktsimon · **Joined:** Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:34 am **Posts:** 8

too bad...look for a smaller size then. thank you guys!

pktsimon · **Joined:** Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:34 am **Posts:** 8

Guys, then what size of 18" wheel would fit the best for a NC, I only use it for daily driving,

18"x7.5" or 18"x8", and what offset?

thanks in advance!

EvoStevo · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:26 am

Enkei RPF1 17x9 w/bridgestone re-01r 245/40/17. Just put on yesterday.

cardude720 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:46 am **Posts:** 5

i am looking to purchase a set of 15x7's but im not sure if I should go with the 195 or 205 tire. I saw in the beginning of the thread i few pound weight difference. But i feel like whats the point of getting a wider wheel without the wider tire? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mark (daily driver, '99)

Brian · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:25 am

There is a point to a wider wheel without a wider tire. The more support you give the tire sidewall, the more of the tire you actually get on the ground. The contact patch is FAR MORE STABLE when you spread a tire on a wider rim. That means much more responsive turn-in and more ultimate grip from THE SAME SIZE tire.

As to 195 or 205s.....I tend to prefer 195 on the earlier low torque 1.6 motor Miata and 205 on the 1.8 Miatas that started with 1994. That's for street duty and everything changes if autocross or track or forced induction is in your plans.

cardude720 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:46 am **Posts:** 5

Thanks for the advice, ill go with the 205/50/15 as you recomended for the '99 1.8 litre.

Enkei RP-F1 15x7, 16x7, 16x8 on Miata NA/NB and NC 18x9.5s

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