16" wheels on a 2.0 ND
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Morning all,
Can anyone recommend a decent 16" wheel to fit the ND? I'm wanting to keep a 7" width and increase tyre profile to keep the overall diameter as close as possible to the original, but I'm struggling to find anything that will fit that isn't a 17". Maybe what I'm after doesn't exist?
I like simple, multi-spoke designs along the lines of Team Dynamics or OZ. Some of the styles by Japan Racing are nice too but no idea if they're a decent wheel.
Apparently these will fit: https://www.performancealloys.com/oz-racing-supert... but when searching by vehicle is just says RECOMMENDED where the dimensions would normally be.
Cheers
ETA: I'm an amateur when it comes to wheel dimensions especially re. centre bore and whether you can change it.
Can anyone recommend a decent 16" wheel to fit the ND? I'm wanting to keep a 7" width and increase tyre profile to keep the overall diameter as close as possible to the original, but I'm struggling to find anything that will fit that isn't a 17". Maybe what I'm after doesn't exist?
I like simple, multi-spoke designs along the lines of Team Dynamics or OZ. Some of the styles by Japan Racing are nice too but no idea if they're a decent wheel.
Apparently these will fit: https://www.performancealloys.com/oz-racing-supert... but when searching by vehicle is just says RECOMMENDED where the dimensions would normally be.
Cheers
ETA: I'm an amateur when it comes to wheel dimensions especially re. centre bore and whether you can change it.
Edited by horsemeatscandal on Wednesday 8th September 11:04
Advan RZ or RZ2 16x7 if you can find some, they do come in the right size for the ND. One of the lightest wheels in that size. 6.0kg.
Most of the well known Japanese wheel makers, Work, Enkei, Rays, Advan are high quality.
These would also be a classic choice for a Japanese car in your required size/offset...... https://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/enkei-rpf1-16x7-et4... and weight in at 6.3kg.
You can pick up spigot rings for a few quid off ebay if you need them.
Just reread your original post properly lol... Japan Racing (not designed or made in Japan) are a budget wheel really......They are ok but are typically heavy. For and MX5 you want to keep unsprung mass as low as possible. Another more cost friendly brand to consider is Rota.
Most of the well known Japanese wheel makers, Work, Enkei, Rays, Advan are high quality.
Edited by xu5 on Thursday 9th September 13:30
These would also be a classic choice for a Japanese car in your required size/offset...... https://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/enkei-rpf1-16x7-et4... and weight in at 6.3kg.
You can pick up spigot rings for a few quid off ebay if you need them.
Just reread your original post properly lol... Japan Racing (not designed or made in Japan) are a budget wheel really......They are ok but are typically heavy. For and MX5 you want to keep unsprung mass as low as possible. Another more cost friendly brand to consider is Rota.
Edited by xu5 on Thursday 9th September 13:49
Edited by xu5 on Thursday 9th September 13:57
Edited by xu5 on Thursday 9th September 13:57
I fitted a set of 16" wheels off the 1.5 on to my 2.0 ND - they're only a 6.5" width though. Interestingly, fitted with a 195/55 Pirelli tyre they're just over a kilo lighter than the standard 17" wheel/tyre combo, same rolling diameter.
I've noticed an improvement in ride quality and comfort since fitting them, which was the main reason for the change - I prefer the look of the smaller wheel in silver too!
I've noticed an improvement in ride quality and comfort since fitting them, which was the main reason for the change - I prefer the look of the smaller wheel in silver too!
jhonn said:
I fitted a set of 16" wheels off the 1.5 on to my 2.0 ND - they're only a 6.5" width though. Interestingly, fitted with a 195/55 Pirelli tyre they're just over a kilo lighter than the standard 17" wheel/tyre combo, same rolling diameter.
I've noticed an improvement in ride quality and comfort since fitting them, which was the main reason for the change - I prefer the look of the smaller wheel in silver too!
I put the same wheel/tyre combo on my ND2 for winter tyres and it improves the way the car feels and handles a lot. I'm on the lookout for a set of very light forged 16" wheels to use in the summer to replace the OE 17s now!I've noticed an improvement in ride quality and comfort since fitting them, which was the main reason for the change - I prefer the look of the smaller wheel in silver too!
My car was absolutely unstoppable in snow on the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen2 all season tyres. I drove all over the place, including up a long 1 in 5 hill, stopped halfway up, and did a hill start with no drama at all. I'd never have dared to attempt to drive up it at all in any car I've owned - including FWD and AWD - on summer tyres.
The chunkier tyre looks great too
The chunkier tyre looks great too
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