15" Mini lites

[DougCoad]

I think I may have asked this before but I don't remember the answer . Will 15x7 mini lites fit on my series 5 without modification.

 

[DougCoad]

On the rear only. Considering 6" on the front

 

[sunalp]

You may have to trim the inner fender.

 

[DougCoad]

With the same hold, true, using six inch

 

[DougCoad]

You may have to trim the inner fender.

When the same hold true, using a six inch

 

[ForzaDesign]

search my previous post on max tire/wheel size

 

[DougCoad]

Ok

 

[sunalp]

Actually, I have 15 x 6 on all four corners of my car. I'm using a stock Alpine SV rear and they fit
the car just like stock wheels fit. Some use the 7 " to make the rear the same width as the front.

 

[DougCoad]

That's what I wanted to do with a seven inch in the rear. There's like, just not certain if I have to modify the fenders in the back. My plan is to keep a little bit. Lower profile, tired to keep the diameter. The same as what's on there? Currently, so I don't have to recalibrate the speedometer.

 

[todd reid]

Getting the proper offset is the key.

 

[DougCoad]

Thanks

 

[alpine_64]

@DougCoad you can fit 7" on the rear comfortably, but as mentioned it depends on offset.

Another few things to consider... The interference on the rear will be the horizontal lip for the long seam between inner guard and outer guard...you can trim or roll this to give more clearance and stop it rubbing.

Also consider if you Springs have sagged.. most leafs have flattened by now so the rear is sitting lower.

Then you have the tyre width and profile...

Another option if you want to square the track and keep same wheels and tyres all around is a set of adaptor spacers.

 

[DougCoad]

Thanks for the update

 

[Toyanvil]

I have 15x6 185/55 in front and 15x7 205/50 in the rear on my series 2, but it took a lot of modification.

 

[DougCoad]

I guess the big question is was it worth it

 

[DougCoad]

I know it looks good

 

[alpine_64]

I have 15x6 185/55 in front and 15x7 205/50 in the rear on my series 2, but it took a lot of modification.

John...iirc you are running an rx7 diff?

 

[Toyanvil]

I guess the big question is was it worth it

I think so, now I can get the tires I want. I installed a RX7 rear axle that I cut down to fit the wheels and it was 4 on 4.5 so I re-drilled the front to the same. This gave me a lot more wheel and off-set choices

 

[DougCoad]

Once I get my car back from the shop.I may attempt it

 

[Toyanvil]

John...iirc you are running an rx7 diff?

Yes, it works great with the Miata motor & trans.