195 50's & NB8A rims or new 15 x7's & 205's?

tk421 · Postby **tk421** » Sun May 20, 2007 1:45 pm

Hi.

I'm thinking of getting some r888's for the track instead of ruining a set of Michellin PP2's in 205 45 for the road which I am planning to get for my 16\" wheels shortly.

I have a set of NB8 rims sitting around and doing nothing so thought some 195 50 R888's might go well on those. Alternatively I could buy a set of Mania's cheap 15 x 7's and put 205 50's on them. Would I notice any particular difference between them? (other than less track of the narrower wheels).

Obviously if I don't buy wheels well thats $600 saved and I guess the 195's will be cheaper as well so no bad thing. That said if 205's are worth it then I don't mind spending the $$.

Your thoughts?

Steve

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Sun May 20, 2007 3:34 pm

tk421 wrote:Your thoughts?

My R888s are 205/50/15 and are on 15x6.5 rims...

Best of both worlds for you Steve; keep your rims (and your money) and get more rubber on the road. :mrgreen:

Boags

tk421 · Postby **tk421** » Sun May 20, 2007 3:55 pm

Boags'MX5 wrote:
tk421 wrote:Your thoughts?

My R888s are 205/50/15 and are on 15x6.5 rims...

Best of both worlds for you Steve; keep your rims (and your money) and get more rubber on the road.

Boags

Thanks for that Mate. The NB8 wheels I think are only 6" wide though. Would the 205's create a bit of sidewall bulge and as a result less steering feel?

Samselectrics · Postby **Samselectrics** » Mon May 21, 2007 10:17 am

tk421 wrote:
Boags'MX5 wrote:
tk421 wrote:Your thoughts?

My R888s are 205/50/15 and are on 15x6.5 rims...

Best of both worlds for you Steve; keep your rims (and your money) and get more rubber on the road.

Boags

Thanks for that Mate. The NB8 wheels I think are only 6" wide though. Would the 205's create a bit of sidewall bulge and as a result less steering feel?

The NB8a wheels are 6.5 and will fit your tyres fine. And due to the fact that they're smaller, they'll more than likly be lighter.
Sam

Slugoid · Postby **Slugoid** » Tue May 22, 2007 12:03 am

According to this, you can fit 225's on a 6\" wide rim if you're game enough :lol:

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205's on a 6.5\" rim would be perfect. I'm running 6\" for my track rims and I'm stuck with 195 tyres. Not willing to try 205 tyres on them, even though I can. How much more grip does 205 tyres have over 195, in terms of R-comp tyres like R888's?

irwin83r · Postby **irwin83r** » Tue May 22, 2007 12:10 am

my NB8A rims were 15x6 standard.

Slugoid · Postby **Slugoid** » Tue May 22, 2007 2:08 am

irwin83r wrote:my NB8A rims were 15x6 standard.

http://www.miata.net/faq/wheel_weights.html

I'm not sure if that's right, but according to that the NB8A rims ('99-2002 Sport 5-spoke alloy) are indeed 15X6.

tk421 · Postby **tk421** » Tue May 22, 2007 8:54 am

irwin83r wrote:my NB8A rims were 15x6 standard.

Yep as far as I know they are as well. They are in my parents garage about 100k's away so not a quick check!

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Tue May 22, 2007 11:54 am

tk421 wrote:
irwin83r wrote:my NB8A rims were 15x6 standard.

Yep as far as I know they are as well. They are in my parents garage about 100k's away so not a quick check!

Well, in that case, forget I spoke! :mrgreen:

But, if you're going to buy rims - 15x 6.5 will most likely be lighter!