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I have an 85 GSL with teh 13" wheels. Being new at this I have a few questions concerning wheels and tires:
1. From what I have read there is no issue increasing the wheel size to 14". This certainly increases the tire options. Is there a recommendation on a particular wheel for the GSL? I am looking for something reasonable in price.
2. Does anyone have experience on how this this affects gas milage, handling, even the odo?
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1. From what I have read there is no issue increasing the wheel size to 14". This certainly increases the tire options. Is there a recommendation on a particular wheel for the GSL? I am looking for something reasonable in price.
2. Does anyone have experience on how this this affects gas milage, handling, even the odo?
Thanks in advance.
Walt
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One more question on the use of 14" wheels for a GSL: what is a recommendation regarding tire size? I was hoping to use a 205 width.
Thanks again.
Walt
Thanks again.
Walt
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Go with a 15" wheel, and 205/50-15 tires. This combo is ~3mm overall difference in diameter. Speedo will read as acturate as it currently does, at any speed the car is actually capable of reaching.
Tires in this size are also plentiful. Thankfully, this size is very popular with the Miata and several hondas, so choices abound.
Tires in this size are also plentiful. Thankfully, this size is very popular with the Miata and several hondas, so choices abound.
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Konig offers their "Rewind" wheel in a 15x7 +20mm offset. They fit perfectly. There is a vendor here on the forum selling these wheels for $500/set (if I recall correctly) or $125 each. That's about the best deal going anywhere for wheels that will actually fit this odd bolt pattern (4x110).
Several forum members have bought these wheels, thru the vendor, and have reported nothing but good things about the whole ordeal.
Several forum members have bought these wheels, thru the vendor, and have reported nothing but good things about the whole ordeal.
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Konig offers their "Rewind" wheel in a 15x7 +20mm offset. They fit perfectly. There is a vendor here on the forum selling these wheels for $500/set (if I recall correctly) or $125 each. That's about the best deal going anywhere for wheels that will actually fit this odd bolt pattern (4x110).
Several forum members have bought these wheels, thru the vendor, and have reported nothing but good things about the whole ordeal.
Several forum members have bought these wheels, thru the vendor, and have reported nothing but good things about the whole ordeal.
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Originally Posted by 82rx7wtbracer
I have an 85 GSL with teh 13" wheels.
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Go with a 15" wheel, and 205/50-15 tires. This combo is ~3mm overall difference in diameter. Speedo will read as acturate as it currently does, at any speed the car is actually capable of reaching.
Tires in this size are also plentiful. Thankfully, this size is very popular with the Miata and several hondas, so choices abound.
Tires in this size are also plentiful. Thankfully, this size is very popular with the Miata and several hondas, so choices abound.
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Dang those Konig Rewinds look great!!! Besides, they are cheaper then the 8-spokes being sold by Black Dragon.
The next logical question is what is the appropriate tire size for such a wheel? 205/50 or perhaps a 225/50?
Thanks again. Rather new at this and I find the info very helpful. Wish someone could comment on my radio probelm - cannot turn teh damn thing off and retract the antennea!!!
The next logical question is what is the appropriate tire size for such a wheel? 205/50 or perhaps a 225/50?
Thanks again. Rather new at this and I find the info very helpful. Wish someone could comment on my radio probelm - cannot turn teh damn thing off and retract the antennea!!!
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205/50-15 is less than 3mm overall diameter difference from the stock 185/70-13, yet add close to 2" additional rubber to the ground.
225's will barely clear on the rear. Forget about it on the front. 215's are hard enough fit up front.
225's will barely clear on the rear. Forget about it on the front. 215's are hard enough fit up front.
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Dang those Konig Rewinds look great!!! Besides, they are cheaper then the 8-spokes being sold by Black Dragon.
The next logical question is what is the appropriate tire size for such a wheel? 205/50 or perhaps a 225/50?
Thanks again. Rather new at this and I find the info very helpful. Wish someone could comment on my radio probelm - cannot turn teh damn thing off and retract the antennea!!!
The next logical question is what is the appropriate tire size for such a wheel? 205/50 or perhaps a 225/50?
Thanks again. Rather new at this and I find the info very helpful. Wish someone could comment on my radio probelm - cannot turn teh damn thing off and retract the antennea!!!
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I was told that i could put 225/50 on the rewinds without rubbing that what im going to do its only going to be like $950 not too bad for the whole thing and good rubber on them
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My car sits so low, that 205/50-15's on 15x7 +15 offset wheels, my fenders (front and rear) had to be rolled to save the sidewalls. The rewinds are +20 offset, so that would give an extra 5mm clearance to the fender lips, but with 225's, you'll be 5mm further out than mine are.
I have 10+ year old ST springs, that have "settled" just a tad........
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I tried to get 16-17-18's in 110....an adaptor is available from 110 to a more popular sizeing, but it offsets the wheels too wide for my stock gaurds. I thought they might cause extra load on the berrings too. I stuck with my 14's and run 205 60's. 15's are the go i've been told...but i love the look of the big wheels.
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Going with rims larger than 15" just look out of place, imho. I know some will disagree, but 15s seems to be the best fit and look for a 1st gen. By the time one gets the correct profile on a tire of 16"+, to keep the speedo accurate, the sidewalls are very short, subjecting both the tires and rims to pothole damage. The tire pressures also have to be much higher than a taller profile tire leading to a much rougher ride.
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