New Wheels for MK2.5

Technical Area Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
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Continuing the discussion from Recommendations for Mk2 new wheels:

  1. My model of MX-5 is: __ MK2.5
  2. I’m based near: __
  3. I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: __ New wheels for Mk 2.5 Nevada with 16" wheels, can anyone tell me what offset I could use in 16" mini lights or Mag lights to fill out the wheel arches a bit, just for the looks and be a little different
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If you know the offset and width of your original 16s then you can use a calculator such as https://www.willtheyfit.com/ to make a judgement about what you want and where you want to be. Bear in mind you have to make a judgement about brake clearances with the wheel design you choose as the site doesn’t factor this in and ensure the centre bore (with or without a spigot ring) and stud patterns will be compatible. :+1:

For instance, I was able to use the calculator to go an inch wider (7 up to 8") and an inch further out (et55 down to et42) with a larger tyre (205/45 up to 215/45) and managed to create 0.3mm more clearance inside whilst pushing the wheel face out by 25.7mm. :+1:

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Thanks Dean

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That was on my nc by the way, but the principle is the same. Check all your clearances and you should find a setup that will work for you :+1: