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Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:50 pm
by lightyear
I got these with an mx5 i bought to use till my nb is finished. They look like watanabe wheels, and they are very light. 12.3kg's with tyre. The 949 15x8's weigh 15.3kg's with toyo r888's.
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:55 pm
by Dweezle
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:18 pm
by Jeo
Dweezle has it. Watanabe RBF.
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:16 pm
by Bizi
Have pics of these on your mx5? Does the mark show it is 14"?
I would love to try these on a white NA!
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:20 am
by re99ie
ask and you shall receive
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:25 am
by Bizi
Perfect, Reggie.
Loving the M2 mirrors, the wheels, the location!
Hopefully the Clubman works up to this, too.
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:50 am
by Dweezle
Ahh bald hill.. a fav spot.
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:46 am
by lightyear
I thought they might have been, but as there was no logo or name on them i wasn't sure. Not sure if i will keep them or sell them. If i keep them i would like to put on nice tyres for track work......costs money. Or sell them and use the 15" 6ul wheels - free, but heavier. Decisions.........
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:51 am
by re99ie
I'm assuming your Watanabes are 14", the only fustration of having 14"s are the lack of good selection of tyres. Bridgestone have already ditch the size in their new model R002. It is becoming a niche to own a 14s soon due to the tyre selections. I'm actually tempted to get my next set of rims in 15s now as well.
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:53 am
by lightyear
15" is better for tyre selection for sure.
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:06 am
by Bizi
Any pics on your Malibu?
With the wider sidewall, are you tempted to add a ring of gold colour on that sidewall?
Like:
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:34 pm
by lightyear
It's not the original yellow, used to be red. Bit rough, but it's actually very good underneath, mechanically and inside. Just the paint and panel work lets it down. As long as it gets me through a few track days.
I will just use the 15x8's till the tyres wear out and put these up for sale. Looks a bit dodgy with the red outers.
The car came with a mazda speed 2 way diff - not in the car. As well as some after market shocks and eibach springs - in car. Other than the radio and the paint, the car is all original.
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:56 pm
by Jeo
lightyear wrote:but as there was no logo or name on them i wasn't sure.
Logo in the first photo, like this one
Re: Anyone know what wheels these are??
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:25 pm
by re99ie
looks like those Wats are a different type - check this website
http://www.watanabe.com.au/page1.htmlMine is B-type 14x6.5 +14.5
