I need a set of those.
Why we go to events: see friends, see cool cars, see new things.
We remember when Ronal Bear wheels were available new back in the '90s, but at this week’s Orlando Roadsters meet we saw something new yet retro: three-piece Bear wheels. In gold. Or is it bronze? Either way, it looked cool.
Did someone cut up an original set? We didn’t get a chance to chat with the owner, but we’re guessing they’re from Felgenwerks.
So, speaking of Miata wheels, what’s your favorite for the chassis?
While our 1992 Mazda Miata now wears the Kosei K1 Racing–same as it did 20-plus years ago–several other wheels have been fitted over the years:
Stock Mazda “daisies”
14x5.5 inch
Circa 1998
Kosei K1 Racing
15x7 inch
Circa 1999
Rota Circuit 8
15x6.5 inch
Circa 2001
American Racing Silverstone
15x7 inch
Circa 2005
Rota J-SPL
15x6.5 inch
Circa 2006
Volk TE37
15x6.5 inch
Circa 2011
Kosei K1 Racing
15x7 inch
Circa 2021
I think those are awesome, but they are worth a lot more than the rest of miata in total. The style boost isn't worth the budget hit, sadly...
jerel77494 said:Favorites are Enkei RPF1 and 949 Racing's 6URL.
I'm with you there. Can't go wrong with either of these on a Miata.
David S. Wallens said:In reply to wspohn :
With or without the knock-offs, yes, those would look fantastic.
Knockoffs are stupid when you can see the lug nuts.
I think they were a basic cast heavy ish Ronal standard wheel. They are swmi interesting but are now worth a fortune after being 3-400 a set forever.
In reply to 84FSP :
I remember the same. According to this chart on Miata.net, the 14-inch version weighed 18 pounds, 4 ounces.
I love the look of the SSR wheels on my car. I'm switching to the old Kosei K1-TS wheels next summer, just to try something different (with 200tw tires)
A major reason I bought the car was for A) Flyin Miata turbo already installed and B) loved the look of the rare mint 15" SSR's.
David S. Wallens said:In reply to 84FSP :
I remember the same. According to this chart on Miata.net, the 14-inch version weighed 18 pounds, 4 ounces.
Over 18 lbs for a 14x6 wheel? That's up there on the heavy end of bad factory wheels territory. In my mind, that puts them right next to steelies on my "wheels I won't use for anything" list.
93gsxturbo said:1 Piece masquerading as 3 piece are the dumb. Friends dont let friends roll on replicas.
There are a number of companies turning one piece wheels into 3 piece, threepiece.us has been doing it for awhile but the quality concerns me. Some of those aren't designed for that.
Thee 15" wheels from my old Lambo would look good on a Miata (would be a tad expensive, though).
They use the same spline drive as most wire wheel British cars so you could adapt Triumph knock off adaptors. Problem is that they are 7" - put one on my MGC just for fun - obviously a case for fender flairs! They'd give a Miata a real Lotus 26R look. They were available in repro aluminum alloy instead of the original magnesium, a few years ago.
These wheels for MGB/C etc. would also work on spline drive:
I don't care what car/truck/suv we're talking about because the one true wheel to rule them all is Gold Mesh Wheels.
In reply to buzzboy :
BBS for the win on any car!!! The M6 from the late 80s had them with those weird metric tires. Love the look of them!!
chandler said:93gsxturbo said:1 Piece masquerading as 3 piece are the dumb. Friends dont let friends roll on replicas.
There are a number of companies turning one piece wheels into 3 piece, threepiece.us has been doing it for awhile but the quality concerns me. Some of those aren't designed for that.
I have only heard bad things about threepiece.us.
Love20bee does three-piece conversions. I only know what I see on their Instagram.
Local shop to me has a new set of those...had them since the early 00s. If anyone is interested drop me a line and I'll put you in touch with them.
They arent for me, but I do like the silly-factor
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