CR, pick me out some wheels

[Cordell]

Okay so, in order to sell my Miata I'm going to put some decent wheels on it. The ones I have looked nice until I drove the car with race pads, and got some salt on them a couple years ago. I doubt anybody wants the car with platidipped wheels like it has now so here we go.

 

It has to fit a Miata with sport brakes (most 15s fit but not all).

Basically 15x6.5 or 15x7, about a 40mm offset, 4x100 bolt pattern. I have 205-50-15 tires already that I will put on these new rims, so I can then sell the rims and tires on the car.

 

I want to sell the car so the cheaper the better, ideally under $500 and there are lots to choose from in that price range. I realize that my taste in wheels isn't everybody's so getting some ideas of what other people like will help out a lot. Thanks for checking this out and I appreciate your input, maybe someone even has something to sell me. Ready go.

[Cordell]

Here's a great site for ideas

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Parts/Miata/Wheels-Tires/Wheels.html

[Green Bastard]

Get on facebook and check out some of the wheel groups. You can usually get a pretty good deal on there.

[Not Brian]

Why the fuck would you do that

[Cordell]

http://www.good-win-racing.com/miata/images/items/Advanti-Racing-Miata_Storm_S1.jpg

 

Something like this seem like something most people would find acceptable?

[Cordell]

Why the fuck would you do that

 

Do what? Buy wheels for a car I'm getting rid of? The wheels and tires on it are not something most people would want, besides i can sell them to a Miata racer easy enough.

[SPL_Josh]

Why the fuck would you do that

 

+1

[Littleguy]

Why the fuck would you do that

 

Either this or a used set of RPF1's from a miata forum.

[Mitch]

Have you thought about having the current wheels refinished? Maybe see what wheel medic could do?

[AudiOn19s]

No gold, no black. If you are selling the car get silver as it will appeal to most everyone.

[Draco-REX]

Have you thought about having the current wheels refinished? Maybe see what wheel medic could do?

 

This. Much cheaper than aftermarket, and having the original wheels on the car will increase it's perceived value.

[Mr. Jones]

This. Much cheaper than aftermarket, and having the original wheels on the car will increase it's perceived value.

 

He doesn't have the ORIGINAL wheels IIRC.

[Draco-REX]

He doesn't have the ORIGINAL wheels IIRC.

 

Ahh.. Well, it's still usually cheaper to get them refinished instead of buying new.

[Doc1647545523]

The guy who can give you the best advice on this is also the guy most likely to be able to hook you up cheaply -- Eman @ WheelMedic

 

of course, he's also the guy you've banned from CR numerous times

[TurboRust]

I'll check some things in the a.m. for you.. text me your number 614-256-4040

[MrMeanGreen]

Eman is not the only person from Wheel Medic on CR. However, he is the only one that has done shit to get banned.

[Tripleskate]

Post up pics of the wheels, can they really not be cleaned? I ran Hawk DTC70 race pads on the Bimmer full time and I can usually get my wheels to clean up decently.

[Cordell]

Its not just brake dust, its rust and corrosion in all the edge along the lip. They were just cheap wheels when I bought them.

[Cordell]

This. Much cheaper than aftermarket, and having the original wheels on the car will increase it's perceived value.

 

Why would I spend $65 to $75 a wheel when they only $100 a wheel new? I wish I had the stock Racing Hart wheels that came on these cars but I didn't get them with car, if I did those would be worth refinishing. Stock wheels are hard to come by, as they were easily bent, and the Mazdaspeeds were not common.

[Zx2guy19]

For whatever it's worth, I don't think you'll see the value in purchasing a new set up for a car you are going to sell. I think the car looks great as is, for a great price.

 

You'd probably be better off offering a buyer the opportunity to pick a wheel swap for full price or taking a $500 discount off for anyone who is willing to take it as is. Most people have their own imagine of the car in mind, so the chances of you hitting that spot on are slim to none.

 

Good luck dude. I think it's a great functioning and looking car for the money.

[Cordell]

For whatever it's worth, I don't think you'll see the value in purchasing a new set up for a car you are going to sell. I think the car looks great as is, for a great price.

 

You'd probably be better off offering a buyer the opportunity to pick a wheel swap for full price or taking a $500 discount off for anyone who is willing to take it as is. Most people have their own imagine of the car in mind, so the chances of you hitting that spot on are slim to none.

 

Good luck dude. I think it's a great functioning and looking car for the money.

 

Thanks, now I just need someone who thinks that who wants to own it.

[Draco-REX]

Why would I spend $65 to $75 a wheel when they only $100 a wheel new? I wish I had the stock Racing Hart wheels that came on these cars but I didn't get them with car, if I did those would be worth refinishing. Stock wheels are hard to come by, as they were easily bent, and the Mazdaspeeds were not common.

Because it would be an extra 100 to 140 in your pocket.

[34bboley]

We can refinish the wheels, you would get club pricing--as do all members on CR. If you want to get new wheels you can do that, too--but what are you going to do with the wheels that need refinished?

[Cordell]

We can refinish the wheels, you would get club pricing--as do all members on CR. If you want to get new wheels you can do that, too--but what are you going to do with the wheels that need refinished?

 

Was planning on selling them with the race tires that are on them, figured they'd make a nice second set for some who autocrossed.

[Stoopid Hipster]

I have only got banned for messing with Cordell in person but thanks Anthony .