14\" Wheels on an NB8B

Wheels, Suspension, Brakes & Tyres questions and answers

Moderators: timk, Stu, zombie, Andrew, -alex, miata

Post Reply
User avatar
Bevan
Speed Racer
Posts: 2599
Joined: Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:18 pm
Vehicle: ND - 2 GT
Location: N-West Sydney

14\" Wheels on an NB8B

Postby Bevan » Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:39 pm

Has anyone done this? Is it possible to fit 14\" wheels to a 2001 model?

Is it not possible because of the brakes or will less positive offset push a rim far away enough from them not to worry? I realise a test fit is best but just wondering if it's physically possible before looking too hard.

Thanks!
Bevan :)

PS. This is for track only. :)
PPS. I realise Inf3ctor has 14\" rims on his NB8A but the brakes are different on that. 8)
Top
User avatar
CT
Racing Driver
Posts: 1418
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 11:00 am
Vehicle: NB SP
Location: By the lake...
Contact:
Contact CT

Postby CT » Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:22 pm

Hi Bevan - ain't going to happen I'm afraid. I have never heard of a 14 inch fitting an NB8B. 15s though are a different matter. I have two sets fo 15s that fit the NB8B - two wheels are on the SE at the moment! Mania might have some or try BSA wheels in a 15 - there's a few of theirs that fit and are a reasonable weight. Pretty sure Daz for one has one style of the the BSA's. 8)
2006 Z06 Corvette - 650hp of wow!
Top
User avatar
bigdog
King of the kennel
Posts: 2233
Joined: Wed May 25, 2005 3:07 pm
Vehicle: NB SP
Location: Blue Mountains
Contact:
Contact bigdog

Postby bigdog » Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:39 pm

I thought that was a typo and you were looking for some 24s for cruzin in South Street wit yo homies :P
Image
Marvin - '02 Silver SP - BD, PSS9, Guru, Build #62 Cardomain
Top
User avatar
Bevan
Speed Racer
Posts: 2599
Joined: Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:18 pm
Vehicle: ND - 2 GT
Location: N-West Sydney

Re:

Postby Bevan » Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:53 am

CT wrote:Hi Bevan - ain't going to happen I'm afraid. I have never heard of a 14 inch fitting an NB8B.
Thanks CT. Well, there goes the 14" mags with Yoko A032R's for $200 I was going to get. :cry:

And na, it's OK about the 15". I'm just casually looking around and if I find an absolute bargain, i'd go for it. :)

And BigDog... Shuuuudddup! :P
Top
User avatar
jules
Guitar Hero
Posts: 3562
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 11:00 am
Vehicle: NA6
Location: Sydney, previously HQ - GC Dodgy Inc.
Contact:
Contact jules

Postby jules » Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:35 pm

He throws it around a bit doesn't he? :lol: :lol: :lol:
It's all good.


Jules
Founder of the Gold Coast Chapter of the Honourable Brothers of Dodgy.
Image
Top
User avatar
bigdog
King of the kennel
Posts: 2233
Joined: Wed May 25, 2005 3:07 pm
Vehicle: NB SP
Location: Blue Mountains
Contact:
Contact bigdog

Postby bigdog » Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:54 pm

Can't help myself really... and Bevan is such a worthy target :P Besides, someone has to make up for Camel Boy's lack of posting. Some post whore he turnedout to be! :P
Image
Marvin - '02 Silver SP - BD, PSS9, Guru, Build #62 Cardomain
Top
User avatar
Craig
Speed Racer
Posts: 6611
Joined: Wed Apr 23, 2003 11:00 am
Vehicle: Non MX-5
Location: Sydney

Re:

Postby Craig » Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:06 pm

bigdog wrote:Besides, someone has to make up for Camel Boy's lack of posting. Some post whore he turnedout to be! :P


Post count + 1 :mrgreen:

Started a new job and they block email and the forum! :evil:
*** Audi Q5 55 Sportback - HYBRID! Zero -100 in 5.3 seconds! 8) ***
Top
User avatar
Bevan
Speed Racer
Posts: 2599
Joined: Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:18 pm
Vehicle: ND - 2 GT
Location: N-West Sydney

Re:

Postby Bevan » Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:15 pm

Craig wrote:Post count + 1 :mrgreen:

Started a new job and they block email and the forum! :evil:
Woohoo! Well done mate. Was gonna call you on the weekend to see how all that was going. Where at/what doin? PM me you email and we can chat there. :)
Top
User avatar
Craig
Speed Racer
Posts: 6611
Joined: Wed Apr 23, 2003 11:00 am
Vehicle: Non MX-5
Location: Sydney

Re:

Postby Craig » Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:18 pm

Bevan wrote:Woohoo! Well done mate. Was gonna call you on the weekend to see how all that was going. Where at/what doin? PM me you email and we can chat there. :)


Yeh after 9 weeks of torture (like the old job wasn't torture enough! :roll: ) I scored a job doing a NSW/VIC/QLD server upgrade for a major bank. Pretty easy work and it's an income so all's well again finally...just as soon as I get paid though! :)

NFI what the actual work email is yet...will advise later on.

Craig
*** Audi Q5 55 Sportback - HYBRID! Zero -100 in 5.3 seconds! 8) ***
Top
User avatar
Bevan
Speed Racer
Posts: 2599
Joined: Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:18 pm
Vehicle: ND - 2 GT
Location: N-West Sydney

Postby Bevan » Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:28 pm

Nice one. So is that a temp role or permanent?
Top
User avatar
jules
Guitar Hero
Posts: 3562
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 11:00 am
Vehicle: NA6
Location: Sydney, previously HQ - GC Dodgy Inc.
Contact:
Contact jules

Re:

Postby jules » Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:02 pm

Craig wrote:
bigdog wrote:Besides, someone has to make up for Camel Boy's lack of posting. Some post whore he turnedout to be! :P


Post count + 1 :mrgreen:

Started a new job and they block email and the forum! :evil:


Resign.

Jules
Founder of the Gold Coast Chapter of the Honourable Brothers of Dodgy.
Image
Top
User avatar
Li7hium
Racing Driver
Posts: 877
Joined: Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:42 pm
Vehicle: NA8
Location: Charlestown, NSW
Contact:
Contact Li7hium

Postby Li7hium » Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:02 pm

So glad to see that it stayed off topic and the original poster was happy with it going that way.

It was actually Craig who told me that racing on 14\" rims was WOFTAM.

Hence, I am purchasing a set of 15\"s to go to track days with on the weekend.

So now, to source a TorSen, and more BLING!

Matt
NA8
Wakefield 1:14:78 28-6-09! Oran Park GP 1:27:73 30-03-08 Oran Park South 54:50 14-10-2007 Eastern Creek 2:02:44 6-8-07
BRZ
Pheasant Wood 1:05.4940
Top
User avatar
bigdog
King of the kennel
Posts: 2233
Joined: Wed May 25, 2005 3:07 pm
Vehicle: NB SP
Location: Blue Mountains
Contact:
Contact bigdog

Re:

Postby bigdog » Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:40 pm

Craig wrote:
Bevan wrote:Woohoo! Well done mate. Was gonna call you on the weekend to see how all that was going. Where at/what doin? PM me you email and we can chat there. :)


Yeh after 9 weeks of torture (like the old job wasn't torture enough! :roll: ) I scored a job doing a NSW/VIC/QLD server upgrade for a major bank. Pretty easy work and it's an income so all's well again finally...just as soon as I get paid though! :)

NFI what the actual work email is yet...will advise later on.

Craig


So you're a .... BANKER??? :P
Image
Marvin - '02 Silver SP - BD, PSS9, Guru, Build #62 Cardomain
Top
User avatar
Dave
Fast Driver
Posts: 312
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 11:00 am
Vehicle: NB SP
Location: Brisbane
Contact:
Contact Dave

Re:

Postby Dave » Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:53 pm

bigdog wrote:
Craig wrote:
NFI what the actual work email is yet...will advise later on.

Craig


So you're a .... WANKER??? :P


Now bigdog :shock: That is NOT how your mother raised you type! I'm 'gunna dob! :lol:
Image
Top
User avatar
Bevan
Speed Racer
Posts: 2599
Joined: Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:18 pm
Vehicle: ND - 2 GT
Location: N-West Sydney

Re:

Postby Bevan » Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:04 pm

Li7hium wrote:So glad to see that it stayed off topic and the original poster was happy with it going that way.
Meh, I do it enough! :P And my question was answered with the first reply. Let the crap begin! :mrgreen:
Li7hium wrote:It was actually Craig who told me that racing on 14" rims was WOFTAM.
What the hell is WOFTAM?

And LOL at Dave! :lol: Gotta love the sibling love! :P
Top
Post Reply

Return to “MX5 Wheels, Suspension, Brakes & Tyres”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 128 guests