Author Topic: New Wheels/Tyres (Read 8257 times)

Clock'd 0Ne · **Reply #30 on:** March 22, 2007, 12:37:44 PM

Re:New Wheels/Tyres

Reply #30 on: March 22, 2007, 12:37:44 PM

I hear McGard are the daddies, but they are difficult to source.

soopahfly · **Reply #31 on:** March 22, 2007, 16:10:39 PM

Re:New Wheels/Tyres

Reply #31 on: March 22, 2007, 16:10:39 PM

http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/product.asp?numPageStartPosition=1&P_ID=911&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=&PT_ID=71

Clock'd 0Ne · **Reply #32 on:** March 22, 2007, 16:58:06 PM

Re:New Wheels/Tyres

Reply #32 on: March 22, 2007, 16:58:06 PM

Cheers Nath, I already looked there though:

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Note, can only be ordered if you purchase an alloy wheels package.

The Mazda genuines are McGard OEMs, but only the standard ones, so that may be a last resort. Im also concerned that they will only have nuts for standard 14" rims, but Ill phone mx5parts and check.

Clock'd 0Ne · **Reply #33 on:** March 23, 2007, 10:43:41 AM

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Reply #33 on: March 23, 2007, 10:43:41 AM

Well it looks like Im ending up with Toyo Proxes after all, I got a call from mx5mad and they said they cant find anywhere supplying Eagle F1s for a good 3 weeks. Still its Â£30 back in my pocket, Ill try the Eagle F1s next time.

Im gonna go to Halfrauds to see about those locking wheel nuts when the wheels arrive next week.

Bartop · **Reply #34 on:** March 23, 2007, 23:40:32 PM

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Reply #34 on: March 23, 2007, 23:40:32 PM

Can recommend the T1rs mate..
did you consider Vredestein Ultracs ?

Clock'd 0Ne · **Reply #35 on:** March 23, 2007, 23:46:12 PM

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Reply #35 on: March 23, 2007, 23:46:12 PM

Yep they get good ratings too, I did look at the Vredesteins. The shop I ordered the wheels from as a package from only does Proxes/Eagles as part of their deal, so I had the choice of waiting 3 weeks + for Goodyears or going with the Toyos, which come highly rated on the mx5 owners club forums anyway. It seemed a no brainer

Clock'd 0Ne · **Reply #36 on:** March 30, 2007, 14:25:44 PM

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Reply #36 on: March 30, 2007, 14:25:44 PM

Bling bling, mofos

WTF is with the two valves though :?

I dont suppose it matters which I use.

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For an added bit of cred, they come with two valve stems to make it easy to purge the tires if you run nitrogen.

I didnt have any plans to purge the tyres running nitrogen, but at least I know I can now :mrgreen:

shofty · **Reply #37 on:** March 30, 2007, 15:29:17 PM

Re:New Wheels/Tyres

Reply #37 on: March 30, 2007, 15:29:17 PM

rocking, now stick it in the weeds

Matt

Binary Shadow · **Reply #38 on:** March 30, 2007, 15:41:48 PM

New Wheels/Tyres

Reply #38 on: March 30, 2007, 15:41:48 PM

means the local chavs can get double the money from nicking your valve caps

chrisdicko · **Reply #39 on:** March 30, 2007, 15:43:31 PM

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Reply #39 on: March 30, 2007, 15:43:31 PM

I love Toyos! Good choice.

Ceathreamhnan · **Reply #40 on:** March 30, 2007, 17:57:15 PM

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Reply #40 on: March 30, 2007, 17:57:15 PM

For some reason it looks like a Jaguar now! And, although I would never normally say this, it needs to be lowered a wee bit!

Clock'd 0Ne · **Reply #41 on:** March 30, 2007, 18:06:20 PM

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Reply #41 on: March 30, 2007, 18:06:20 PM

Im reluctant to lower it as I already wince a bit at speedbumps and ramps :0hnoes:

I dont think it would necessarily have a great effect on the handling either. If I get new shocks ever, maybe.

Mark · **Reply #42 on:** March 30, 2007, 23:27:41 PM

Re:New Wheels/Tyres

Reply #42 on: March 30, 2007, 23:27:41 PM

my 2 is an unmanagable 4 inches off the deck. luckily its adjustable, but it looks cool!

tyres - eagle f1s on front, contisports on back

Binary Shadow · **Reply #43 on:** March 30, 2007, 23:31:45 PM

New Wheels/Tyres

Reply #43 on: March 30, 2007, 23:31:45 PM

had a few lowered cars and standard height cars now, for daily driving ill not use a lowered car, the ride is generally terrible as the roads are no where near smooth enough

Ceathreamhnan · **Reply #44 on:** March 31, 2007, 01:40:41 AM

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Reply #44 on: March 31, 2007, 01:40:41 AM

I just meant it might look slightly less on stilts (and only only in that photo!) Generally speaking, having your tyres scraping the arch liners is only fit for www.sh*twagon.com :mrgreen:

edit - oh no, its not there anymore!

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Author Topic: New Wheels/Tyres (Read 8257 times)