Miata Mailing List: February 1998, Message #67
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From: 	"Kevin Morrison" <kevin@sunriders.com>

Subject: Re: Looking for 15" wheels

Date: 	Sun, 1 Feb 1998 14:34:57 +0000









>I'm looking for a set of used 15" wheels for my Miata. Prefer the 15x6"

>factory M edition wheels but would consider others up to 15x7" if the price

>is right.

>

>I would also listen to suggestions for attractive new replacement wheels in

>15x6 and 15x7 that wouldn't break the bank.

>

>Thanks!

>

>- Alan Dahl





A good wheel that won't break the bank is the Borbet Type H.  These are made

in Germany.  At about $139 each in 15x7 size, they are probably the least

expensive wheels that are still of good quality.  They are not extremely

light weight, I'd estimate 17 or 18 pounds each, but that's not so bad, and

I didn't notice any degradation in handling or acceleration when I switched

to the 15x7 size.  I use 195/50-ZR15 Bridgestone RE-71s with my Borbets and

think it is a pretty good combo.  I've seen a lot of Miatae with these

wheels, so they are not terribly unique, but they sure do look nice on the

Miata.



The other wheel I have experience with on the Miata is the OZ Mito which is

probably a little better in quality than the Borbets, but AFAIK, are no

longer available in a 15 inch size, and may not be available in any size.



>From Tire Rack, a set of 15x7 Borbets with 4 RE-71s will run you about $850,

plus shipping.



Kevin Morrison and Spider '94R+

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