This question might have been asked before but search didnt yield the information I was after.

I've been looking at getting some rims for my stock TR to replace the plain hubcaps. What rim/tyre size combinations would work? And some possible brands if you know of any. I'm not looking to mod the car structurally (later) so whatever will pretty much bolt straight on with a minimum of fuss.


Thanks.

17"s 2nd hand are your best bet. You can usually get a set of 4 with tyres about 17x7 for about $500

brands?

All you need to know about is the stud pattern / PCD (eg: 4x100, 4x114.3, 5x114) that you need, what diameter and widths are both legal and work well for your car and then what offset of wheel fits and maintains a legal wheel track width. Actually, that's a lot of stuff to know :)

I don't know the specs for a TR as I've got a TJ, but if you have a look at your tyre placard it will say what the factory wheel options are for your car, and then based on QLD rules you can work out what size wheels are an option for you.

G.

PCD 114.5 x 5 is what your after and I think with an offset of around +40 and use this to figure out if the tyre combo works:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

dont wanna split hairs parker but its 114.3 x 5 not 114.5 :)

another guy on here has RX8 18x8s on, i think

R34 GTT rims will also fit with a little help from a dremel

As a side note, any 3rd-gen stock alloys will bolt straight on. Should be a few popping up around here and on ebay every now and then, should be able to get 16s with good tyres for under $300.

3rd gen rims work :P My Verada's wheels are on the TR atm, suit perfectly I think.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r161/rhys_fairall/Magna/07072009.jpg

the rims which lugo posted above are the best bet on a cheap budget.
they look alot better with a lower profile tyre however.
here is a pic with lower profile tyres

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n223/liam411/2-1.jpg

Thanks lugo, so the rims are off a 3rd gen verada and what size tyres? Looks sick, I will investigate a set for myself.

Thanks lugo, so the rims are off a 3rd gen verada and what size tyres? Looks sick, I will investigate a set for myself.
KE/KF Ei 16" Alloys with 215/60 rubber, sounds big but its actually corrected the speedo so its now bang on 100%.

I'm gonna disagree with you Liam, I think they look a lot better with the bigger sidewall tyre..

Disagree, those smaller profile tyres make the 16"s look way bigger!

might as well have hubcaps over them rims imo. why spend money making your car look like any other hunk o' crap 2nd gen out there? if you're gonna upgrade, do it right the first time and go all out getting something that will actually improve and change the look of your car.


just my opinion anyway, others can and will disagree, but i think 'upgrading' to another models stock rims is just stupid.

;1148859']Disagree, those smaller profile tyres make the 16"s look way bigger!

Pauls On The Right Track.
You Dont Have 60 Profile Tyres On 18's
So Why Have Them At 16's.
They Look So Much Better Than Chunky Sidewalls!

Pauls On The Right Track.
You Dont Have 60 Profile Tyres On 18's
So Why Have Them At 16's.
They Look So Much Better Than Chunky Sidewalls!
Because the wheels look like they're off the wrong car now...look like you've ripped them off a Mirage or something. Sidewall size is all dependent on the car (eg. you wouldn't have 60 sidewall on a Magna 18" wheel, but you might on a hummer).

Edit: Btw, you don't need a capital at the start of every word in your sentence lol

Guys,
This is not a WTB thread so stop trying to sell your rims. Please stay on topic.

MrSerious,
If you interested in buying a set of rims/tyres, you can start another thread in the WTB section. Then the members can post up what they have for sale.

Because the wheels look like they're off the wrong car now...look like you've ripped them off a Mirage or something. Sidewall size is all dependent on the car (eg. you wouldn't have 60 sidewall on a Magna 18" wheel, but you might on a hummer).

Edit: Btw, you don't need a capital at the start of every word in your sentence lol

I think that look is sick lol

Usually when you type in all capitals the forum software removes all caps except for the first one in each word I think

yeah, i like to type in capitals
shows whos boss.

lower profile looks better
end arguement/

Heh, my question wasnt 'hey, what rims you got 4 sale', it was regarding what what would fit my magna with minimum of fuss (legally). I just sat back and let the internet do the rest :P. Thanks everyone for their input, I will have a hunt around for some 16's that I like with some 205/60's or 215/60's to match.

Regarding the pic that was posted on the first page with 2 rims side by side, I actually prefer the bigger tyres on the left magna to the larger rims on the right. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

KE/KF Ei 16" Alloys with 215/60 rubber, sounds big but its actually corrected the speedo so its now bang on 100%.Also check the ones in my public profile shot (I seriously need to update my avatar...), they came from a KJ Ei but I think they were available on at least the KF's. As Lugo said, with the stock 15" tyres you are actually going a little slower than what your speedo says, running 215/60 R16 brings the speedo to about as close to accurate as you'll get.

All I can say is get rims , the stock with hubcaps are what make the cars appear grandma styles. I have a set of 3rd gens on mine (slightly better looking then the ones Lugo has posted) but cannot recall which car they were from, one of the verada models. Bought them off ebay, traded in my TR, replaced back too stockies the night before and sold my rims to a member on here. (changed all four tyres the night before in the dark by myself = fun)

So yeah get a decent set, they add value & add style.

if you are looking for rims buy some second hand from a ford forum. The ford centre bore is slightly bigger then the magnas so the only thing you have to worry about it what size you want and the width and offset (as both are relative to fitment)

I have 18x8 +35 offset now. THese wheels only just tuck inside the gaurd, so are just legal with 235/40 tread. I get no scrubbing at all with low suspension.

If you brought a set of 17x7 or 18x7 try and get an offset of +20 or there abouts but no lower then +15. Its unlikely unless you buy jap wheels from an import that you will get these offset numbers, inwihch case, the common +32 to +40 offset range (which is huge) will suit just fine.

If you brought a set of 17x8 or 18x8 try and get an offset of +40 but no lower then +35. These are very easy wheels to come by as most wheels on the market come in this width/offset combo. YOu can get sets from all kindas of places, ofsetn with tread for 500bucks.

If you buy a 9inch wide wheel you would have to be looking for offests no lower then +45, but to get ease of fitment you would want around +50. In all likely hood you would need check before buying. a +45offset will mean you might need to lip the front gaurds a little, but shouldnt have clearance issues on the brakes and struts.

These are all very basic rules to follow and the values can change slightly or greatley deoending on style of rim (caliper cleanrance) and the tyre choice made with them.

A smaller width and/or smaller profile will allow more room tomove, such as i could run a +32offset by changine to a 225/35-40 over my 235/40 as the little extra strech to fit the wheel will mean the shouldre of the tyre wont be showing outside the gaurd.

If you need anymore explaination feel free to pm me.