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My guess: FM is a respectable vendor and likely felt the above design would be 'too close' to 949's 6UL. It's not good business to be viewed as a knock-off, particularly when you're an established vendor. This said, the 6UL is hardly an original design, at least from an aesthetic standpoint. From a moldflow/DFM standpoint, of course it is proprietary.
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Actually, no. That's basically the Spec Miata wheel up above, which looks a lot like the 13" Aero 300 that Jongbloed has made for a while. It's not an unusual design for light wheels, as it's a reflection of what works. Call it convergent evolution. The old design is almost a dead ringer for the BBS CH, actually, much more so than the 949 wheels.
Jongbloed made the change. I don't believe it was for aesthetic reasons at all, but I personally prefer the new design. And if it means we catch less crap because it doesn't look as much like other popular wheels on the market, even better. :) |
That's a pity, I think the more compact beefy looking wheel is a better match for the miata than the spindly open look of the "new" design.
Not that I'm looking to get new wheels anytime soon though, so I've got no right to comlain anyway :P. |
Compact Beefy Looking == Weight.
Remember that in SM, there is a minimum wheel weight. And it's pretty high (nearly 14# for a 15x7). If you're not racing SM, you can do better. |
I can't exactly say a wheel like for example volk te37 is heavy, but it doesn't get much beefier than that :P.
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Originally Posted by Opgedronken
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Not by a long shot. That's like calling the other design 5ul.
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Originally Posted by Keith@FM
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Don't spend your time looking for ways to be offended, life is too short.
I've asked for renders of these exact wheels. The offset is mostly done with the thickness of the pad, which has no effect on the dish. We'll certainly take lots of pictures once the real thing is in our hands as well, although the GB will be done by then. As for the hub bore, a lot of Miata owners get all wound up about lug centric wheels. We can do bigger bores if there's a demand, but these are Miata wheels from a Miata shop so 54.1 seemed appropriate. |
I just signed up for the group buy. Should I run 225 NT01 or 245 R6 on 15x10?
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I don't think you will be running 225's on 15x10 unless your going for hella-stretch.
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Originally Posted by ctdrftna
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I don't think you will be running 225's on 15x10 unless your going for hella-stretch.
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Strange propping going on in this thread. ??
Anyways, I'll be joining the group buy tomorrow!! Black 15x9s for me. Don't forget . . . Made in USA. MURICUHH!! |
Not actually made in the USA. I don't know who writes Jongbloed's website, but that particular piece of information is very misleading.
Urban, we've got a car here with 15x10s and 275s. With the AK bolt-on flares, we're well clear of the tires. It's an easy enough thing to check if you pull the springs. |
Originally Posted by Keith@FM
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Not actually made in the USA. I don't know who writes Jongbloed's website, but that particular piece of information is very misleading.
I wonder if any wheels are made in the USA anymore? |
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Originally Posted by hornetball
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I wonder if any wheels are made in the USA anymore?
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I Want 15X11 now.
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Originally Posted by bbundy
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I Want 15X11 now.
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Originally Posted by EO2K
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Dangit bundy, stop overachieving. You should just get it over with and tub your car already ;)
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Here you go, available with whatever offset and bolt pattern you want.
Lancia 037 11 x 15 Forged Racing Wheel New | eBay |
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