mk1 - wheel size, tyres, suspension advice - THANKS :)

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Hi all, I am pretty much dead settled on wanting an MX5 mk1 as my next car soon. I would like to ask some advice on wheel sizes, tyre choice and suspension set up for use on the road. I do not wish to ruin the handling, or affect the ride too much. However I would like some mild tweaks, purely from a cosmetics point of view...


1. I wish to fit some Minilite style wheels, for a slightly retro look. Please let me know the optimum size please. Bear in mind I will be interested in taking the power up to roughly 200bhp at some point in the future.

2. Which tyres are people using? Please bear in mind the above. I will want two sets - summer and winter. Please advise upon what works best on these cars. I usually go for Pirelli or Michelin for both seasons on other cars. I don't know much about other more performance focussed brands or what works on MX5s.

3. Suspension drop. Not sure if this is a good idea. But I do like the look when it is subtle. I don't want a totally slammed stance or drift look. Just a subtle lowering, assuming it does not mess up the handling and ride over bumps too much. If so what are the popular decent options?



Thanks all. I really appreciate any help... I hope to join you soon

Edited by k-ink on Monday 22 September 17:14

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So I will get some 195/50/15 tyres.

With regard to the wheel, it seems an ET of 40 might be sensible. Close to stock for optimum handling.

Which model would you go for? I want high quality and low weight.


Minilite



Desmond Regamaster Evos



Volk TE37


Volk TE37 - different angle




So far I think Minilite suits the cars curves more. Any other ideas guys?

Edited by k-ink on Thursday 25th September 10:53