7x13 minilites on a MK1?

[freerange7]

Anyone done this and any pictures please.

[franv8]

Why do you want 13's - you can get 14's?

[maz8062]

CE28n, over on miata.net or clubroadster had a set on his. You'll have to search over there for pics.

[MX-5 Lazza]

13" minilites on a Mk1 look very cool

[Risotto]

It's a look that I've seen in Japan but I can't find any pics at the moment.

I guess beyond issues of style, there might be some practical benefits - slightly reduced CoG, quicker acceleration (if my hazy memory of school physics serves me right).

Only photo I could find is of a US Miata with Lenso wheels:

Edited by Risotto on Friday 6th February 16:58

[MX-5 Lazza]

CoG & acceleration shouldn't change as you'd fit the correct sized tyres to keep the overall size the same.

[skinny]

make sure you have the 1.6 brake set-up

[freerange7]

What is the original size wheel fitted to the MX5, did they ever come with 13s

[skinny]

14, 15 or 16 depending on model. no mx5 ever came with 13's, but there are several that run them. i think the old skool mk1 look suits small wheels and high profile tyres i much prefer the look of mine on it's old 14's instead of the current 15's but choice / price of tyre force me onto the bigger rims. think you can get some very nice tyres in 13" as all the caterhams and stuff run that size, but i can't fit them over my 1.8 brake set-up.

[freerange7]

My car is the 1.6 model 1990 so I may just buy the one wheel and try it, would be nice to see some pictures first.
Thanks for the help so far.