Winter rims and tire info - Page 2

Jul 22, 2003 | 04:53 PM

#26

wakeech

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From: Greater Vancouver Area, BC

Quote:

Originally posted by Quick_lude

Do you REALLY want the headaches?

for HALF the price of any FD i can find around here?? oh f*ck you'd better believe it!!

...too bad i'd have to take out a loan to afford it...

Jul 22, 2003 | 05:09 PM

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Quick_lude

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Originally posted by Gord96BRG

Still, I'm sceptical! Sometime in the next week or two I hope to try on a 16" Konig Holes wheel (that belongs to one of our local Miata club members) and see if it clears the caliper.

(I hadn't seen that info in the press kit - I'll have a look at the downloaded one later tonight)

Regards,
Gordon

What is the offset for the stock 16" OEM wheels? I imagine any aftermarket 16" rims would need to have the same offset to clear the calipers..

Jul 22, 2003 | 05:48 PM

#28

Evolv

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There's an easier solution

Park the car in the winter :D

Jul 22, 2003 | 09:39 PM

#29

agisd

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I think the 330i has brakes of similar size. I am not sure if you can use 16" rims on that car.

I just returned from Europe and the cars there are in much better shape than cars here due to the mild winters. I would say if you can afford it and plan to keep the car for many years don't drive it during the winter or at least keep it inside and only drive it in a clear day.

If you're leasing or planning to keep it for 3-4 years only you can drive it year around and park it outside.