Lightweight 15x7 rims?

rascal · Postby **rascal** » Tue May 20, 2008 6:10 pm

I thought Tempe Tyres only did big chrome bling rims?? Which are definitely not lightweight.

Maybe I'm getting them mistaken with another crowd?

Spranga · Postby **Spranga** » Tue May 20, 2008 10:06 pm

Another vote for Tempe. They sell a lot of awful stuff but they are good on price and sourcing what you want. They are also a very friendly and efficient bunch.

I have got some of the Mania 15 x7s in black. i think the offset is 40+ though. Price is reasonable.

Adam_NAclubman · Postby **Adam_NAclubman** » Tue May 20, 2008 10:10 pm

I've got 15x7 +17 Buddyclub P1's, theyre six and a half kilos but way cheaper than most of your other options

rascal · Postby **rascal** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:08 am

Adam,

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for your P1s and where did you get them?

wun911 · Postby **wun911** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:17 am

Yeah I like the Enkei RPF1 aswell....

stevesports · Postby **stevesports** » Wed May 21, 2008 11:32 am

Adam_NAclubman wrote:I've got 15x7 +17 Buddyclub P1's, theyre six and a half kilos but way cheaper than most of your other options

mmm, which P1's though? cuz the SF's are cast wheels where as the QF are forged ones. Forged ones are the exxy and very light ones at 4.6kg for 15x7

wun911 · Postby **wun911** » Wed May 21, 2008 1:07 pm

I would want to feel the perfomance difference if I upgraded my wheels.

I agree with steve, he should just aim for less than 5 kg.

CapitalF · Postby **CapitalF** » Wed May 21, 2008 1:50 pm

Aaaamazing - Ive been doing same research over the last few weeks.

From the Goodwin web site re a used set of Enkei RFP1's: \"Fits all 1990 through 2000 year Miatas...does not fit aftermarket or the factory big brakes which became OPTIONAL in 2001 and standard in 2003\"

...so although I'd nearly settled on these amazing wheels as an upgrade path I now will revert to the 949 product that will fit the larger factory 1.8 size brakes.

Rascal - note also a fellow who races Prod Sports in Bris is bringing in 30 of these 949 wheels in 15x8 in the next 5-6 weeks. Not my preference but may suit you.

Edit - Nb that 949 have a template you can print /use to check your clearance well down this page: http://www.949racing.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=1

Peter

rascal · Postby **rascal** » Wed May 21, 2008 2:30 pm

Yeah, I used the 949 clearance template stuck to cardboard, to check but it is soooo close that I can angle the template 1mm in & out and it fits or doesnt, so really need an actual wheel to be sure...

Can order two only to make sure they fit (they'll definitely fit on the back..) but then I'll have to wait till aug-sep for the first two wheels and then if they fit probably another 6weeks or so for the other two, meaning possibly Dec before I get a full set of rims I can use... or if they don't fit I end up with mismatched rims f to r.

CapitalF · Postby **CapitalF** » Wed May 21, 2008 4:03 pm

I doubt you'd have a hard time re-selling those rims, even 2 of, in Melb should they be unsuitable for you.

Yeh the wait to August sucks.

Peter

rascal · Postby **rascal** » Wed May 21, 2008 4:15 pm

Not so sure, as I want +10 offset which isn't popular.. unless you have a e30 with flared guards...

They don't leave the US until early Aug, so would take about 6weeks to get to Oz. meaning late Sep.

sigh, Impatience sucks....