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What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 11:25 am
by onlytrueromeo
It's hard to find a good cheap tire in the size I want. I want to keep a 15" wheel, and apparently that's making things difficult for street tires...I can bump to a 16" one, but I want what is going to be best for handling, and not much else!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... xclaim+UHP" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
At $69 a tire, that's a pretty good deal. Any of you tried them or heard good things?
For wheels, I am stuck. I don't care about the "bling" factor that much , but I do want the car to look good. Again, price is an issue, so although I'd LOVE to get myself a set of SSR C's, it's not going to happen. I like Black, Black w/ polished lips, and silver mostly. I don't want a white or brightly colored rim, because I think they look dumb. I don't know if I want gunmetal either, because I don't want to stand out too much. I need to see more pictures before I decide on a color. I'm really going after value or wheel for the price, weight, and style.
I like both the Kosei K1 Racing and TS versions. They are significantly cheaper...
K1 Racing
TS Racing
Also some ones I like are:
Both Motegi Trak Lite versions:
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Trak Lite II
The 5Zigens FNO1R-C's are decent too. I know the FNO1R's are supposed to be better because they're forged I believe, butE they're more money
Silver
Black w/ Lip
The Enkei RPF1's look almost identical to the Kosei ones but are more expensive
What do you think?
I don't think I want Konig Heliums because I like the 5 or 6 spoke design more. They are pretty cheap though.
For those that are wondering, I'm running cheap American Racing rims I got off ebay...can't seem to find anything on them, haha.
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 11:29 am
by onlytrueromeo
When voting, please give your answers why! I'm looking for offset reasons, durability, quality, looks, etc.
Thanks!
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 11:46 am
by marcdh
onlytrueromeo wrote:
I think these are Trak Lite II's in a different color - They look nice
Those are my old konig hurrys, I miss them
Very nice rim, though could be lighter.
Track lite II would be my choice, I would have got them but couldn't get them in UK, so got rota boost. You guys get it good over there, and cheap.
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 11:47 am
by solo_ryder
RPF1 = WIN
/end thread
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 11:51 am
by onlytrueromeo
I like the RPF1's look - same reason I like the Kosei's. Theyre closer in price then you'd think. I know Enkei makes good wheels.
What color would you choose? Silver?
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 11:58 am
by solo_ryder
The kosei's are also sick, but the styling is abit outdated. Silver is a good color if you are going 15 or 16..
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 12:00 pm
by nerd racing
my vote is trac lite II's they look great on the car in the pic, and I love the spoke design.
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 12:01 pm
by onlytrueromeo
We confirmed those are not trak lite II's and are in fact Konig Hurrys. I wil. take down the picture and try to find another!
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 12:05 pm
by onlytrueromeo
Trak Lite 1's on Mazda 6
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 12:18 pm
by nerd racing
hey if you want to get rid of those american racing rims when you get your new ones let me know!
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 12:21 pm
by onlytrueromeo
Im prob keeping them for winter - they have good all weathers on them right now w/ lots of tread left. Goodyear Triple Treads!
They're heavy and beat up from previous owners. They also don't balance well - had them balanced 3 times and the car shakes over 65mph until 85mph (slightly but its annoying). Not my car because I replaced wheel bearings, and I've had them on 2 different cars!
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 2:27 pm
by Mnemonic
onlytrueromeo wrote:
The Enkei RPF1's look almost identical to the Kosei ones but are more expensive
Lol Noooo they don't and did you bothered reading the difference in weight lol They are no where NEAR alike
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 4:17 pm
by onlytrueromeo
More info on Enkei RFP1 - showing their quality!
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Pe ... -1049.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A miata wheel should be light, and a Miata wheel should be strong...with a quality finish that lasts and lasts. These Miata wheels are a personal favorite for their combination of great quality, great finish, strength, lightness and price. Just 9.8 pounds for 15x7 size!!! Compare that to SSRs and VOLKS or any other choice with this quality and you will realize what a bargain these Enkei RP-F1 Miata wheels are. Although the Kosei K1-TS Miata wheels we have look similar in the pictures here don't be fooled, this Enkei RP-F1 Miata wheel has a much better finish quality, and has proven MUCH stronger. Rolling Rim technology means forged=like strength and grain alignment similar to forged wheels costing much more! The 41mm offset puts this right in the factory Miata wheel offset range. Note that Enkei does not make a center cap for this size but our KONIG HELIUM center caps will fit this Miata wheel if you must have center caps (remove rear spring from Helium cap, insert main disc from the cap, and spray paint the small quarter-size "Konig" label before installing). Takes a standard 73/54 hubcentric ring sold elsewhere on this website. We strongly recommend you do NOT use your factory lugs, a narrow lug will fit better and not scratch your new wheels! All our lugs are extended length for more contact with the studs and narrow to avoid scratching (see our McGard Spline Drive Lugs in particular). Does NOT fit with the factory Mazda Miata big brakes (optional in 2001-2002, standard in 2003-2005). Also does NOT fit with aftermarket Miata big brake kits. These have proven much stronger than the forged SSR wheels and yet these cost less. This is the strongest AND lightest 15 inch wheel we carry! Mazda trusts Enkei to make the factory Miata wheels, so you can trust in Enkei for the highest quality at the best price. Also fits many other 4x100 lug pattern cars including many Hondas and Toyotas, Scions, etc.
Part Number: 21-1049
Price: $179.00
My only question now is the 41mm offset - I know this is very close to stock and running 205-55/R15 Tires SHOULDN'T rub, but I plan to drive aggressively w/ my car somewhat lowered on GC's and ZX2's. (Not slammed). I was looking more for a +38 wheel because I KNOW I will not have clearance issues. Thoughts? I COULD bump up to a 16x7 wheel for not too much more money, but they are +35.
Also, I found these which are really cheap.
Pro Race Two 15x7 in either +40, +35 or +30 offsets, at $129 a piece
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Pe ... -1006.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Come in black, anthracite or silver
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 4:36 pm
by onlytrueromeo
Rota Subzero's also look nice, and they are pretty light. 15x6.5 - 12.9lbs They're only 6.5" wide though, the 16x7's weight in at 14.5lbs.
Re: What do you think of these tires + rims for summer?
Posted: February 26th, 2009, 4:48 pm
by onlytrueromeo
These have also jumped up way on my list, I somehow missed them when I was reading through the other threads!
949 Racing 6UL - Reasonably priced, and weight about 12-13lbs depending what size and offset you get
