One last question before SI

[GordidaChalupaFestiva]

hi my State inspection runs out at the end of oct.. and i have everything i need for the aspire swap but the wheels studs and lug nuts. i am going with the miata wheels with the 195/45/14's. so i read somewhere that there was a kit on ebay for the studs. it was intended for old bmw or something but i thought they might work... will they or is there a cheaper faster way i can get the studs and nuts? also if any one has any ideas what i should pay for a set of maita alloys w/out tires?? thanks

[mattswabb]

Did you do the aspire swap? The miata wheels have the 4 x 100 pattern. Just wanted to bring that up.

Do a search. There are a few posts on the subject. I think I spent about $40 on the complete set. Haven't come across any cheaper way to go.

[Guest]

FYI those Miata stock alloys are made by Enkei..

[mattswabb]

I guess I should fully read posts before answering them. You do say your doing the aspire swap, soory didn't catch that.

Price, I paid $175 for my 1st set with nice tires that ended up being too big. The 2nd set I picked up for $60 for just the rims, no tires.

[GordidaChalupaFestiva]

i have everything i need for the swap but the tires, wheels, and studs. i can get the wheels but i need some help on getting a stud and nut conversion kit. what is the most popular choice??

[muscle_Car1]

http://www.piloracing.com/proddetail.php?prod=WheelStuds

Get the 50mm ones

[mattswabb]

and get the lug nuts with a 13/16" hex. I bought a set with a 17mm hex but I couldn't find a lug wrench in the junkyard to fit that size. The 2nd set I bought was 13/16 hex.

[GordidaChalupaFestiva]

Wow thanks. Mini cooper studs.. cool.. would the closed ended nuts work or is opened recommended? Also i have a buddy with a set of mini cooper wheels 15 Inch could i use those instead of the miatas or would they just be to big and heavy. I would also probably need a spacer right?

[muscle_Car1]

I dunno, whats the offset? Tire size?

Um I like the open end.

[Safety Guy]

Awhile ago, I briefly considered some Mini Cooper (BMW) wheels. Be sure to check offset and centerbore sizing. You may need hubcentric rings.

Karl

[GordidaChalupaFestiva]

Well i don't know the back spacing or the center hole.. i looked on-line and only found a guesstimate of 40- 44 mm positive offset. I really like the 14's though is the another wheel combo that is 14 inch has 195/45/14 and will fit with no spacers only lug bolt to stud conversion????

[25Horseplay]

I really like the 14's though is the another wheel combo that is 14 inch has 195/45/14 and will fit with no spacers only lug bolt to stud conversion????

I have that combo without any lug to stud conversion. 38mm offset though.

[Safety Guy]

With any wheels of 6 inches wide or more, I'd go with at least 38mm offset. Anything more than that may not clear the suspension pieces.

Just a guess.

Karl