Wheel Upgrade

[28ash]

:1zhelp:I would like to upgrade my wheels.I have seen some I like,the stats are here...7.5j x 17 5 stud 112mm apart, ET56, audi part number 8p0601025cz17...My question is,would they fit,and what tyre size would be best ? :confused:

[graememwagg]

Hi,

You are spot on with the 112mm stud dimension, I’m not certain about the ET56 though. I’m sure I’ve read somewhere the figure should be lower, i.e. these wheels might protrude (seek further advise)!
For tyre need check out this superb calculator I found on the web.

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

It even tells you what effects are made to the speedo!

All the best,
Graeme

[mrjolly]

i think et 56 will make the tyre foul on the track rod end /upper of hub,
std wheel are normally et 45 ish . bigger offset = wheels tucked into the car more. im running 18s with et 20 and they stick out about 1/2 "
i would look for wheels with et 30-45 to be a bit safer.