(T) Alloy wheel help please....

Hi all,

I'm thinking of putting some Motegi 17" wheels on my 1.2 Stilo and I'm not sure if I'll need spacers. The wheels have R841 17x7JJ on the inside and the tyres are 205/40/17 ET 38. From that can any of you tell if I'll need spacers?

Also is there any way of actually getting anything back for the Factory wheels? Even £20 or so is better than just leaving them with the tyre man for free!!!

Cheers

if these are factory alloys then yes.. a few ppl (me included) are looking to buy em.. if they are steels then probably not (although occasionally ppl look for a spare or replacement.. you could put em up on ebay for £20)

No you wont need spacers and get the right tyres 215/45/17

Didn't want to start a new topic so... I've always been on ebay looking at wheels for the stilo and i've come across these... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...lenotsupported

I've always like the twin 5 spoke wheel with some bolts for details. Currently got the standard blades on mine. What does everyone think? To me it seems quite a bargain...

Nice

but the stud diam is 100 on them, and the stilo is actualy 98. I've found this before with that lot, they give a whole list of wheels that will fit but then when you check the details, they dont actual fit exactly right, often its the stud diam.

Wobbly bolts r the answer, can buy any 4x100pcd then. 4x98 is rare and wud be expensive

There's a few multi-fit alloys on eBay that supposedly fit the Stilo, I'd give them a try before wobbly bolts. Many people do get those bolts without complaints, but a few have said they weren't a fan. Guess it's up to yourself of course, I'm just not sure if I'd fit something "wobbly" to my car

One of my most used searches on eBay... http://motors-parts.shop.ebay.co.uk/...86Q2ec0Q2em282

...some are still 4x100, but as I said, some claim to fit the Stilo with a fitment of 4x98. Worth a look through though, have seen a few Inovit designs I'm tempted by if I don't source a good set of Blades when I have the money

I've searched ebay thoroughly too using the same search and thats how i found those wheels. Steven definately doesn't like them but each to their own... I just find the blades too common now and want something different, ish! Alot of the 4x98 are multi spoke and as much as i like those too, its just a bit dull to me. Can't afford the wheels yet anyway but just wanted peoples opinions...

Try wheelbase, they have an ok selection of wheels that have 4x98 fitting. Obviously they are new, so you pay more but still under £500 in a lot of cases.

To be honest thats why I'd stick to OEM wheels as they seem to suit the car really well but still manage to look a tad bit special but thats just my opinion.

I found a great set of standard 17s this afternoon they were there all the time 1 at each corner I just had to spend 2 hrs cleaning the crap off em

If you dont mind 2nd hand wheels try Gumtree. I found my wheels on there and knocked the buyer down from 200 to £100. I told him that the tyres were no good and that each wheel was badly curbed.

Thanks for this. If I stick with the other tyres will I have to calibrate the speedo then? I really like the low profile look.

Yes

Well this site is very handy to check tyre sizes etc for differences.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Thanks to a fellow forum member.

If you put on the stock size of 215/45/17 and then put in 205/40/17 it gives a 4.7% difference in speed, speedo showing 60mph, actual speed 57.2mph
But if you use 215/40/17 it cuts the difference down to 3.4% and 57.9mph.

Gives you and idea anyways.