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wannabe
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NA 14 inch 7-spokes - hollow spoke vs semi-hollow spoke? Oct 3, 2020 20:59:39 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Oct 3, 2020 20:59:39 GMT

Quick question!

Am I right in thinking that the wheel on the right is a hollow spoke version of the 7-spoke 14" (Enkei?) rims?

And the wheel on the left is... semi-hollow spoke?

Is there another totally-solid spoke version??

Ta muchly, oh wise people!

FFS Corders Global Moderator Posts: 1,848	NA 14 inch 7-spokes - hollow spoke vs semi-hollow spoke? Oct 3, 2020 21:16:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by FFS Corders on Oct 3, 2020 21:16:48 GMT Have a read of this and stick it in your favourites www.miata.net/faq/wheel_weights.html

Zed. Needs To Get A Life Smeg! Posts: 2,883	NA 14 inch 7-spokes - hollow spoke vs semi-hollow spoke? Oct 3, 2020 22:18:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Zed. on Oct 3, 2020 22:18:03 GMT wich one is lighter Rich.
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FFS Corders Global Moderator Posts: 1,848	NA 14 inch 7-spokes - hollow spoke vs semi-hollow spoke? Oct 3, 2020 22:37:44 GMT Vindi (Russell) likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by FFS Corders on Oct 3, 2020 22:37:44 GMT The one that the write up in my link says is lighter

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NA 14 inch 7-spokes - hollow spoke vs semi-hollow spoke? Oct 26, 2020 11:04:23 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Oct 26, 2020 11:04:23 GMT

Now I'm confused...

This US seller says this back-side

is 'semi-hollow spoke' and there are three variations?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-Mazda-Miata-OEM-Semi-Hollow-7-Spoke-Alloy-Wheels-w-185-60-14-Tires-Pair/163069171126

www.ebay.co.uk/usr/redlineautosports

Although I guess the holes round the mounting face aren't on the picture in the first post, so perhaps these are all three variants that apparently exist?

Still not sure which is the lightest, though

lol

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NA 14 inch 7-spokes - hollow spoke vs semi-hollow spoke? Oct 26, 2020 11:20:44 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Oct 26, 2020 11:20:44 GMT

Wait... (weight?

) - I should read that previous link first

lol

Looks like it's already covered:

www.miata.net/garage/mx5wheels/index.html

www.miata.net/garage/mx5wheels/solid_and_hollow_06.jpg

Solid-Spoke (left) and Hollow-Spoke (right) side by side

Hollow spoke = 10.8 lbs
Semi-hollow = 11.2 lbs
Solid = 11.5 lbs

I note that that table says "'94 "M" 7-spoke polished alloy" is 10.5 lb - I presume that's off the limited edition cars, like the M2002? (or whatever it was called) ?

Last Edit: Oct 26, 2020 11:22:43 GMT by wannabe

FFS Corders Global Moderator Posts: 1,848	NA 14 inch 7-spokes - hollow spoke vs semi-hollow spoke? Oct 26, 2020 12:35:31 GMT wannabe likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by FFS Corders on Oct 26, 2020 12:35:31 GMT Yep, all as per the link in my previous reply The polished ones are from the US spec "M edition" as per the explanation here: www.miata.net/faq/mfield.html

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NA 14 inch 7-spokes - hollow spoke vs semi-hollow spoke? Oct 26, 2020 12:48:09 GMT FFS Corders likes this

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Post by wannabe on Oct 26, 2020 12:48:09 GMT

Oct 26, 2020 12:35:31 GMT FFS Corders said:

Yep, all as per the link in my previous reply

The polished ones are from the US spec "M edition" as per the explanation here:

www.miata.net/faq/mfield.html

Thanks!

Some nice colours on those limited editions.

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