15" wheels - looking for opinion and photos

[matt uk]

OK, the missus has taken more of a shine to the MX5 than I expected and instead of it just being my occasional hoon/track day car, it's being used as a bit of a weekender - so I'm thinking of smartening it up with some new wheels as the current ones are chewed up on every rim, bubbling, I've broken a centre cap on one and I don't really like them much.

So - what do you reckon?
What would you recommend? Show me your ideas!
My car is BRG - for some reason I like the idea of white wheels - would this look any good?

They need to be 15".
They need to be light.
They need to be cheapish – say no more than £150 each.
Also - what are the merits of 6.5" vs 7" width? (Mine are 6.5")

Pic of current wheels below.



Cheers,
Matt

[pmanson]

Got to be these:



Oz Racing Ultraleggera approx £150 a corner

[snotrag]

Any excuse...



Enkei Rp-01, Rn-01 or something like that.

15 x 6.5 I think. 195-5-R15 Toyos fitted. Just the job.

Lots of Enkeis on ebay usually.

[hornetrider]

What about original BBS wheels?

[roverspeed]

I would be tempted to go for Split rims with a gold centre. Gold always looks nice with BRG

[Combover]

Hello Matt.

Try Ultralite D1. They are less than £80 per wheel in 15" and are vey light and bloody good quality.



Also available in white.

[pmanson]

I like the one's above - can you get them in black?

[Combover]

http://www.japshop.co.uk/acatalog/mx5_ultralite.ht...

[GravelBen]

snotrag said:

Any excuse...



Enkei Rp-01, Rn-01 or something like that.

Snap RP-01 I think.

[Red Firecracker]

If you want light, why not go with a set of the MK2 15" wheels?



1999-2002 15" alloy 15" X 6" 4x100 40 mm weight approx. 13.1 lbs., 5.9 kg.

[Howard-]

snotrag said:

Any excuse...



Enkei Rp-01, Rn-01 or something like that.

15 x 6.5 I think. 195-5-R15 Toyos fitted. Just the job.

Lots of Enkeis on ebay usually.

Snap

[matt uk]

Thanks for all your thoughts and photos - much appreciated

Oz Racing Ultraleggera - good shout, but struggling to find them in MX5 size and spec

Snotrag / Howard - your cars look great with white wheels. I'm still trying to convince myself that BRG will suit white alloys..

Original BBS wheels area a good shout but seem to be like hen's teeth.

Gold wheels are something I'd not thought of before - good call, I'll look into this. Anyone got any pics of a BRG / Gold?

Combover - Ultralite D1's look like a good wheel. I'm looking into these.

Agree that that the MK2 15" wheels are light - just that the style has never really grabbed me. Look nice enough on a Mk2 though.

Decisions, decisions...

[matt uk]

Just noticed the Team Dynamics Pro Race 2 (Race version) on the MOT website which look good.

[Wilburo]

I really like the Caterham wheels - dunno if they'd fit though?

https://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product_info.php?c...

[Combover]

matt uk said:

Agree that that the MK2 15" wheels are light - just that the style has never really grabbed me. Look nice enough on a Mk2 though.

Decisions, decisions...

They look pretty good on a mk1 to be honest.

[911motorsport]

15" Borbets on the wife's Mk1




http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/976202.htm

[sassthathoopie]

Mine are 15" Racing Sparcos. Very happy with them.


My old car had BBS RS split rims, also 15"

Edited by sassthathoopie on Monday 6th April 00:01

[Combover]

sassthathoopie said:

Mine are 15" Racing Sparcos. Very happy with them.

Where did you get them from?

[sassthathoopie]

The full name is Racing Sparco NS-II. Manufactured in Japan by Crimson Inc. They were on the car when it was imported.

A google search reveals:

www.tegiwaimports.com

alternatively keep an eye on ebay or the various MX5 forums.

My sources tell me that this wheel weighs 34lbs inc tyre

Edited by sassthathoopie on Monday 6th April 13:53

[sassthathoopie]

www.neweraparts.com also worth a try