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Re: 99 Miata Wheels

To: adahl@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: 99 Miata Wheels
From: TeamZ3@aol.com
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 21:13:14 EST
In a message dated 2/2/99 7:59:55 PM Central Standard Time, adahl@eskimo.com
writes:

> Except that the BBS wheels have a 45mm offset while the '99 alloys have a
>  40mm offset, so if you're using them on a '99 you're hurting yourself on
>  track. I checked everywhere for lightweight 15x6" wheels with the right
>  offset and could not find anything under $300 a wheel unfortunately. Since
>  at 13 lbs each the OEM '99 wheels are not that bad I will stick with them
>  and put the $1200 to better uses.
>  

Call Monocoque Racing Wheels, 619-448-2900.  They just quoted 15 x 7 for a
Celica application at ~$280 each.  Weight should range from 8 - 10 lbs each
depending on your exact model and configuration (3 different rim-halve
thicknesses available, street --> max racing).  I've had a set for 3 years
with the M3, and they're a direct fit for my new Z3 2.8 coupe, with only one
problem from a leak during the first tire mount process, but a teardown and
silicone reseal fixed that.  Just tore them down for an overdue repolish,
reseal, and crack check as a safeguard before this season starts, after 3
years everything checked out fine.

M. Sipe

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