i think i might just pee ma pants!

[71notout]

I've just gone and done it.

This money is burning a hole in my pocket so i've just spent a large wad of it on some new wheels for my Montana.

Plumped for a set of Rota RBs in gunmetal with polished lip.

Decided to pay the extra for Toyo T1-S as well instead of the default Nankangs - 195/50/15

Someone on mx5scotland bought some from the same retailer (madmotors) and got 15x8s which results in a slight stretch on the 195s, whilst talking to Rob (top chap) he mentioned they can get the 15x7 as well so i went for those instead.

Initially he said they can't get RBs just now but i think he found these down the back of the sofa.

So wheels have won over sorted suspension but to be honest standard setup performs fine for me - if i do change it'll be for a slight drop for aesthetics only.

Can't wait to get them on and the car machine polished up - should look sound.

Happy days.

Cheers,
Steven

[hornetrider]

Do you mean T1-R? Isn't the T1-S an old tyre? Could be wrong.

Congrats on the wheels though!

[71notout]

Yup, sorry -told you i was excited

[_Batty_]

ace!
should look similar to my 8"'s

[Evangelion]

That's a nice looking car Batty, what front spoiler are you using?

[tuttle]

Garage Vary lip I think.

Looks like you've been busy with the polish Matt

[_Batty_]

Evangelion said:

That's a nice looking car Batty, what front spoiler are you using?

cheers T
yeah its a GV lip (not fiberglass).
needs lowering a touch more though

[Pearcy]

Good choice - same as mine

[tuttle]

_Batty_ said:

needs lowering a touch more though

Appologies to OP

Matt, am after some lowering springs should you go down the new shocks/coilies route.

[JFReturns]

Bookmarked in anticipation of pics!

[_Batty_]

tuttle said:

_Batty_ said:

needs lowering a touch more though

Appologies to OP

Matt, am after some lowering springs should you go down the new shocks/coilies route.

i have some MX5part (fronts not sure about rears) mail me if you want them

[71notout]

Look what got delivered today...









Gotta get a few layers of wheel sealant on them - not sure to fit before my holiday as car will be going away to get brakes fitted (as well as timing belt/waterpump) so might just keep them off until I get back...

[JFReturns]

Ooooooffff they are gorgeous!

[pbirkett]

Still think these are the nicest wheels around for the MX5, even nicer than the BBS that come with the R-Limited, RS etc... but they just don't look right unless the car is really low IMO.

[71notout]

Well mine is rocking standard ride height for the timebeing

[Doniger]

Dammit! I have been trying to talk myself out of buying a set of those exact wheels since the day my mk2 arrived...and now it's close to needing 4 new tyres you had to go and post that didn't you?

It ALMOST makes financial sense...and would look SO awesome....

[GravelBen]

Them there be some tasty looking wheels.

[S Works]

71notout said:

Look what got delivered today...

Gotta get a few layers of wheel sealant on them - not sure to fit before my holiday as car will be going away to get brakes fitted (as well as timing belt/waterpump) so might just keep them off until I get back...

Nice, deffo wax them up with something decent. I put 4 layers of Poorboys wheel sealant on some Team Dynamics that I had on one of my Elise's and barely had to wash them. Great stuff, and smells like bubblegum
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/poorboys-w...

[71notout]

S Works said:

Nice, deffo wax them up with something decent. I put 4 layers of Poorboys wheel sealant on some Team Dynamics that I had on one of my Elise's and barely had to wash them. Great stuff, and smells like bubblegum
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/poorboys-w...

Yup - gonna put a coat of collinite 915, then a few of Poorboys on top to see how that works.

I'm hoping regular waxxing will keep the polished rims in good nick over the winter.

[MX-5 Lazza]

I tried that with my Rota C10s. Unfortunately the still got ali worms after just over a year