Miata Mailing List: July 1993, Message #107
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   From: Alan Dahl 
Subject: RE>Wheels
   Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1993 17:17:57 -0400


ordonio@cs.nps.navy.mil (robert ordonio) writes:
> I'm looking for an alloy wheel for my 90'. The dealer says that it

> will cost about $237 without tax.  Does anyone know where I can get
> one for less?

Brad.Martinson@Eng.Sun.COM (Brad Martinson - XWindows Janitor) follows up:
>>

>>$237 is outrageous.  I don't know if this is common, but I paid $250 for a
>>set of four near-new take-offs to a guy who wanted to replace them with
>>Fittpaldis. I use them now for my A008RS track tires.
>>-Al
>

>I'll second that - the LIST price should be less than $237.  I was
>quoted $108 from Mazda Motorsports a year ago - I don't have their
>number handy, but they are in Irvine CA if ya wannna call information.

Motorsports Comptition Parts # is (714) 391-2808 but you have to be a member
first (no cost but you must race or autocross).

I paid $139 each to Motorsports two years ago but it's possible the price may
have gone down (it has if Brad's quote is correct).

Your best bet is to call up local Mazda dealers and try and find a set of
take-offs. $300/set seems to be the going price around here. Stay away from the
steel wheels, they weigh 10 lbs more *each* (22 vs 12.2 lbs).

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