Ugly aftermarket to 6ULs
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Ugly aftermarket to 6ULs
Hello everyone,
My miata currently has awful aftermarket wheels from MB motoring that weigh a whopping 20+ pounds each! Im thinking of going to 6ULs sometime hopefully in the near future, and I was wondering how my car's handling/acceleration will improve. Will it be noticeable on the the street or just in events like autocross?
My miata currently has awful aftermarket wheels from MB motoring that weigh a whopping 20+ pounds each! Im thinking of going to 6ULs sometime hopefully in the near future, and I was wondering how my car's handling/acceleration will improve. Will it be noticeable on the the street or just in events like autocross?
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This winter, I convinced my friend to be a man and buy 15x9 instead of 15x8 like he originally wanted. He thanked me afterwards. THAT alone makes a huge difference.
Also he sent me this text about a week ago:
He drives a 10AE so his stock wheels are pretty nice, light 15".
Also he sent me this text about a week ago:
I put my oem wheels on the miata today, and now I remember how I used to dd this car. It changes everything.
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I can't believe the responses in this thread. I was just thinking about this as my 16" motegi's are like 20lbs. I was thinking about going 15x9 nickel 6UL's with 225/45/15's. Looks like I will definately be doing more serious thinking towards this route.
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Just FYI if you're on a budget, tirerack wheels come in 15x9 for $109 per wheel
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
And when looking at wheel weights keep in mind that, for example, 225/45/15 RS3s weigh 22lb.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
And when looking at wheel weights keep in mind that, for example, 225/45/15 RS3s weigh 22lb.
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Get 15x8 if ur gonna stay Naturally aspirated or even if u go turbo but dont compete. It will leave u with more money in ur pocket with just as much of an improvement. My car is still stock but i have 15x8 6uls with 205 Dunlop Z1s all around worn almost to the thread. That said, i can take a turn pedal to the metal in second gear and only occasionally have to correct slight oversteer. Its a great investment and i simply love the way they make my car look when wrapped in some nice tires.
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If your tire is too wide for the rim then it could bulge and the extra grip you thought you would be getting will be less grippy than your 205s.