New wheels

[e4tnu]

Sorry in advance for this question it may have been asked before but does anyone know are the RX 8 rims 18x8 and what is the PCD and are there any issues other than unsprung weight to look out for when fitting to MX5 MK3 ?

[Brian]

That 21 pound wheel is too heavy in my opinion for the MX5. But it does fit MX5 perfectly....18x8, 50mm offset 5x114.

[e4tnu]

Cheers Brian
I didn't know they were that heavy, yes too much weight there for me too.

[e4tnu]

Hi Brian are these any good for 2009 mx5 or do they have to be 55 offset?( Original RX7 wheels 5 x 114.3PCD, 16" x 8J 50 offset)

[Brian]

Again, RX8 wheels fit the MX5....but are too heavy for me to recommend them....unless you like a rough ride?

[e4tnu]

Ok Brian cheers, i just thought that there may have been some difference between the RX8 and RX7 being that they are 16x8 and not 18x8 as above.

[Brian]

The old RX7 16x8 wheels were very light...range of 13 to 16 pounds. They fit fine though the 13 pound versions tended to crack easily.