This is from the Miata.net forum. One of the members is coming out with a new 15 x 8 wheel. Very strong and only weighs 12.8 pounds. 40mm offset. 4 x 100 pattern. Not sure if this wheel will fit under a Mini's fenders without rubbing.
Here is the ebay link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true

Here is the forum link on the wheel's development: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=171902

 

with a 195 stretched, should fit.

 

According to M7 tuning +38 to +40mm is the sweet spot. The trick is the tire you use and how much it's lowered. I did intend the for the (my) Miata first but the design parameters are shared with a lot of other cars inlcuding a 1" lower Mini with 225/45/15's and Wilwoods.

I think a lot of Mini owners try to run the 225/50/15 because up until recently that was the only size you could get in the fastest auto-x tire and also to retain stock gearing. Not including the ultra fast wearing Hoosier, Hankook now offers their STS2 style RS2 and will have the ultra fast (Kumho 710 challenger) Z214 C50 & C70 compunds. Toyo also has the workhorse RA-1 for the trackdays. The Miata guys are lucky in that we can just squeeze the very rare 245/40/15 Avon CR500 under there. That would require so compromises on a Mini me thinks.

With the RS2, you have a legitmate street tire. Kinda short but you can really lower the car.

I will consider a run of +20 offset for those that want to run flares or 225/50's but that is contingent on how many folks ante up.

Traksport / 949Racing

 

I am certainly interested in these wheels...just hopeful they will work with M7 lowering springs and the Wilwood 11.75 BBK.

I am awaiting word as to how the test fit goes at M7.

 

Thanks for the tip. This wheel is the same as in this thread from 11/2006-
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=84330

The +40mm offset will be a problem for 15x8" rims according to some checking 949racing and M7 did and posted about.
949racing first came out with their 15x8 rim in +40 offset and there was rubbing on the MINI. So they changed the offset to +36mm to get some clearance front and rear and that is what is recommended for the MINI. Miatas can use the +40mm offset.

 

Thanks, Minihune, you are a great resource. I didn't see the thread you referred me to.

I guess I will wait to see how the test fit with the Willwood 11.75 brakes go. I hope Emilio reports back soon!

 

Emilio is pretty good about getting back to you. Just drop him an email through 949racing and ask to be told about fitment for the Wilwood 11.75 brakes.

I have on order the 15x8 wheels (+36mm offset) and am waiting for confirmation about needing any spacers for my lowered MINI (Bilstein PSS9 coilovers). I might need 5mm spacers front and or back.

 

so is it now confirmed that the Wilwood 11.75 kit fits under these rims?
I'm ready to order if they do

 

I don't think it is known yet, but you can contact 949racing directly.

I think they were checking with Todd at TCE brakes but they were waiting for the first examples of the 15x8 rims with +36mm offset right around the last week of Dec.

 

Those are nice rims. that extra inch of width has some bragging rights too

 

Wow those are rEaLly nice wheels 84im.

 

..NiCE indeed!