Westfield Wheel size

[MX5_SDV]

Hi guys, this is my first post as a member, i've been reading the forums for a while tho.

I'm building a mx5 based SDV and i was wondering what the general opinion on wheel sizes and tyres for a westfield was i was thinking 14" wheels with yoko A048 or A032 tyres(i think they're the right model numbers).

Any advice would be appreciated

[Sam_68]

Yeah, I'd say you were on the right lines.

Obviously, the kit is designed to accept donor MX5 wheels, but anything suitable for the MX would be siutable for the Westfield as well.

Avoid large diameter wheels with ultra low profile tyres - they don't suit very light cars like the Westfield. You're better off with smaller diameter wheels with reasonably tall profile tyres, which give better ride comfort and more progressive handling, as a general rule.

I'd say that 14" wheels with 185 section x 60 profile tyres would be just fine for general road use.

[Westy Pre-Lit]

I had 17" wheels with low profiles when i bought mine. The ride was really harsh.

Have now changed them to 13" wheels and the ride and handling is a world apart.

Most people i think use 15" or 13" but if you go to the WSCC forum there will be plenty of people who will have an opinion.

[LocoBlade]

Id go with 13" if you can fit them over the brakes, if not then 15". If you prefer 14" check out available tyres / prices before going down that route because when I looked (admittedly a few years ago) there wasn't as much suitable tyre choice as 13" or 15", and an equivalent tyre tended to be more expensive, especially compared to a 13" tyre.

[wiz 1]

Had 16's on my westy when i got it changed to 13's, massive difference. Reccomend George polley motorsport for wheel tyre sets got a very good deal on minilites with 185x70 13" yoko r21's. Slightly high profile but half the price of the 60's.

[MX5_SDV]

YEah i don't think 13" will fit, there seems to be a good selection of tyres for the 14" wheels.

I've been offered a set of WED sport forged alloys, multi spoke design. I reckon they'll look great on the car.

How do the road legal track tyres cope on wet/cold roads?

[FlatPack]

I've got A048s on my Striker (and 14" wheels for that matter). They're fine on cold and damp roads, but pretty hopeless in standing water. Doesn't bother me as the only time it'll see that kind of water is if I get caught out somewhere and then they're fine to get home on (carefully)

[patmy]

i run 13'' with a 60 profile tyre, cant fault it, great feedback and good confort