View Full Version : Using rims smaller than 15 in.


BoxCarWillie
12-08-2004, 01:57 AM
Seems like everyone goes larger with rims (or stays at 15s). Anyone gone to 14s or 13s?

Nathant888
12-08-2004, 02:06 AM
Seems like everyone goes larger with rims (or stays at 15s). Anyone gone to 14s or 13s?

LMAO. NFW :lol: I have not seen that one yet, and am not sure if I want to. 15" are small enough. But then again I have never seen any so it may look O.K. But picturing it in my mind=nast sight to see

-nt

BoomBox757
12-08-2004, 02:16 AM
get some gold 100 spoke with white walls!

hotbox05
12-08-2004, 02:18 AM
i had my old bmw rims on there 14x6 they fit nice and looked decent. i tried to fit some 13x6 on there too but they wouldnt clear the calipers. but yeah it really makes the car look go-kartish. lemme post some pics.http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/8242689750_129.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/8242689750_114.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/8242689750_133.jpg
there ya go

BoomBox757
12-08-2004, 02:21 AM
I think some chrome cup rims would look good

Nathant888
12-08-2004, 02:26 AM
I think some chrome cup rims would look good

Work leadsheds??

BoxCarWillie
12-08-2004, 02:29 AM
get some gold 100 spoke with white walls!

or Vogue tires....and a fake convertible top!!! :lol:

fr130
12-08-2004, 02:29 AM
I too want to go low but with bigger rubber. How about the 14" Toyota Echo Alloys? Not sure if it will clear the calipers. According to tirerack, the centerbore(?) is different between the Echo and xB. :?
http://tamg.sudjam.com/accessories/img_echo/p_ECH_SS_Alloy.jpg

BoomBox757
12-08-2004, 02:31 AM
what abbout the mini wheels?

BoomBox757
12-08-2004, 02:32 AM
I think some chrome cup rims would look good

Work leadsheds??

what?

Nathant888
12-08-2004, 02:38 AM
I think some chrome cup rims would look good

Work leadsheds??

what?

http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/lsled/wheels1.gifhttp://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/lsled/wheels2.gif



http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/lsled/main1.jpg

These are ledsheds mf

BoomBox757
12-08-2004, 02:54 AM
na i'm taking about super deep dish
http://www.scionlife.com/parts/images/parts/10011_02.jpg

hotbox05
12-08-2004, 03:02 AM
have fun gettin ahold of some of those.oh if anyone in norcal wants to buy my bmw rims they are up for sale.

BoomBox757
12-08-2004, 03:18 AM
they are some real $$$ and they wouldn't let me lay it on the ground like I want, but they are hella hot

hotbox05
12-08-2004, 03:45 AM
those plus air bags equals nice!

BoomBox757
12-08-2004, 03:54 AM
I don't think it would work, I'd drop it down, hit the wheel and bend the fender

squirrel
12-08-2004, 05:26 AM
I don't think the 13 inch wheels would clear the brake calipers either.

You can get a pretty wicked look and stance by running 15x8s up front and 15x9s in the rear. Or even 16x8s up front and 16x9s in the rear.

Nathant888
12-08-2004, 11:08 PM
I don't think the 13 inch wheels would clear the brake calipers either.

You can get a pretty wicked look and stance by running 15x8s up front and 15x9s in the rear. Or even 16x8s up front and 16x9s in the rear.

:shock:

fireballfish
12-08-2004, 11:44 PM
I have 7spoke 14" Enkeis that came on the 90-93 miatas... too bad they're in a moving truck half way to VA by now... other wise I'd tell you if they clear the caliper... :? I think if you want to run slicks for autocross, 14" would be the way to go...

BoomBox757
12-08-2004, 11:50 PM
yay you're on your way out here, I hope you are able to meet up with us.

tripertripp
12-09-2004, 01:43 AM
hey just a quick question how would it look if i air bagged it and put on some donuts???
hahaah this is a joke but if anyone can photoshop id love to see that

BoomBox757
12-09-2004, 01:54 AM
it would look like a really low xB on donuts

stickler64
12-09-2004, 02:15 AM
http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/lsled/wheels1.gifhttp://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/lsled/wheels2.gif



:shock: :o :shock: Oh, I...... Holy........Where and how much? :o :shock: :o :shock:

BoomBox757
12-09-2004, 02:25 AM
wow are you interested in those? its your car :roll: maybe if they are really cheap I can see it

Nathant888
12-09-2004, 02:35 AM
wow are you interested in those? its your car :roll: maybe if they are really cheap I can see it

Hey now :| .

http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/lsled/wheels1.gifhttp://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/lsled/wheels2.gif



:shock: :o :shock: Oh, I...... Holy........Where and how much? :o :shock: :o :shock:

I wish I could tell you, there was one site that I saw them on, a few months back, the only thing I know is that they sell for 60000 yin. I am not sure if it is japanese or chinese yen. But i caculated it as Japanese yen and got 576.48 US dollars. It is probably more with impor fees, shipping etc.

here is the direct link : http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/lsled/lsled.html
-nt

stickler64
12-09-2004, 02:36 AM
I'm not going for the ubiquitous tuner look. Did you happen to notice my wheel covers?

BoomBox757
12-09-2004, 02:46 AM
I guess they jsut arn't my style. sorry

fr130
12-09-2004, 03:53 AM
Here ya go:

Available from these guys in 17" flavor.
http://store.finalstageauto.net/17wolewhsxax.html
Wheels: $2400 w/o tires from finalstateauto.net. MSRP is $2600
Order direct from Japan. Takes 5-7 weeks.

If I have the money I would go with these old-school style 15". Check out the lip :shock:
http://store.finalstageauto.net/15woeq01whsx.html

TJandBOXCARWILLIE
12-09-2004, 05:12 AM
Seems like everyone goes larger with rims (or stays at 15s). Anyone gone to 14s or 13s?No, I am happy with my 15" ENKEI RPOJ-2 rims.

BTW, your handle is somewhat..well, it's like mine, isn't it?

hotbox05
12-09-2004, 06:50 AM
I have 7spoke 14" Enkeis that came on the 90-93 miatas... too bad they're in a moving truck half way to VA by now... other wise I'd tell you if they clear the caliper... :? I think if you want to run slicks for autocross, 14" would be the way to go...i believe the miata bolt pattern is 4x110 or 4x108

Nathant888
12-09-2004, 02:41 PM
I have 7spoke 14" Enkeis that came on the 90-93 miatas... too bad they're in a moving truck half way to VA by now... other wise I'd tell you if they clear the caliper... :? I think if you want to run slicks for autocross, 14" would be the way to go...i believe the miata bolt pattern is 4x110 or 4x108

me too

superjeer
12-09-2004, 02:48 PM
fr130 - I think some one was selling those wheels in the classifieds a while back. I like them, but they are a little too common now, for the price.

BoomBox757
12-09-2004, 03:03 PM
I don't like them, but I don't know of anyone with thtem

essvid
12-09-2004, 10:13 PM
i believe the miata bolt pattern is 4x110 or 4x108

4x100. Same as the xB.

It's also the pattern for the e30 BMW 3er (except the M3 of that generation), and Mk1-3 VWs (except ones with the VR6 engine).

Centerbores, on the other hand, are a whole other matter.

stickler64
12-10-2004, 12:05 AM
Thanks. It's a start...............
Notice how that 14 is different. Not as deeply inset. I like.
I'm in the middle of fabbin' some spats/fender skirts/wheel well covers or whatever you prefer to call 'em and I'll have to lose my moons to put 'em on. So, I'm looking for something similar. Can't do chrome on TMC, though...........

MotoMan_YZ400
12-10-2004, 03:09 AM
How about some 14"x6".... Gotta get the full effect :lol: I was thinking about making these my AutoX Wheels!! But at 18lbs per :shock: for 14s they could be a bit lighter
http://www.ronalusa.com/wheels/opt-images/bear/bear.jpg

hotbox05
12-10-2004, 03:10 AM
sorry the miata wheels are 4x100 my bust.

casian_asian
12-11-2004, 04:35 AM
a 13 inch rim is ridin on the side ridin on the side

BoomBox757
12-11-2004, 04:59 AM
wow those would be some hot auto x wheels, thats all I can say :lol: