NA Rims Offset... Advice?

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NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby MosieurCinq » Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:24 pm

Hi All

I'm looking at getting some 15's for my new na6 mx5, and was wondering if I could get some advice on offset, Ive been doing some looking and searching, and now just after some opinions on the best offset to fill the arches nicely!

Any personal thoughts would be greatly appreciated, (I have been trawling through the 'Show me your wheels' thread, just getting ideas on some rims!

Planning on pairing it with some more low, just to make it all sit nicely under the car

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby emily_mx5 » Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:28 pm

Do a search.
Then do some more searching.

You will get people saying only stock widths and offsets should be fitted, then people saying you can fit 9" wide with negative offsets.

Find a pic of what you like, then find out whats involved and how far you are willing to go.

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby MrRevhead » Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:35 pm

FYI:

Re: finding a fitment type that you like/suits your needs visually

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/32-brakes-wheels-tires-sponsored-jscspeed-com/25080-fitment-thread.html
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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby MosieurCinq » Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:59 pm

Great link, thanks!

I have been doing a fair bit of searching, and then more searching, and then a bit more searching

Just wondering now what some peoples opinions are on the offsets, ive found a couple of sets I like, just got to try and aquire them now :P

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby emily_mx5 » Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:25 pm

^what sizes are you thinking?

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby MosieurCinq » Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:34 pm

There was a nice set of 15x7 enkei (rpf1's i think!) look great, im just hoping they look great on the na6!
But i wasnt looking at anything bigger than 15's

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby emily_mx5 » Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:48 pm

I believe this is at stock height, still looks ok :)

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby MosieurCinq » Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:56 pm

Great reference photo! Thankyou, I swear i had searched for photos like this!
Looks good, i think with a bit lower springs, it will look awesome!

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby NitroDann » Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:57 pm

Isnt it funny how happy it looks and placid. But a set of coilovers and alignment makes it so aggressive.

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby MosieurCinq » Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:06 pm

Such a calm looking car!
But you are right, as soon as it sits down a little, come camber, and even a roll bar, and its looking mean and tough!
Great transformation IMHO.

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby KevGoat » Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:57 pm

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby MosieurCinq » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:03 pm

Those Enkei's are looking better and better! :P

Love the photo Kev

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby NitroDann » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:07 pm

That car has 14s, which help make the car look happier even while looking serious.

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby MosieurCinq » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:09 pm

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I think this is what I was looking for!

See how far a google search can get you!!

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Re: NA Rims Offset... Advice?

Postby Jeo » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:44 pm

Those last two are both 14x7 +19.


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