6ULs and other 15x8 and 15x9 options

pepejesus · Postby **pepejesus** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 2:55 pm

I think a while back there was an official 6UL Aus distributor (MX5 Centre?) but I can't seem to find any information on them now. Can we still get these locally or is shipping them from 949 the only option?

What other 15x8 or 15x9 options are there locally, with a suitable offset and ability to clear SE brakes?

ManiacLachy · Postby **ManiacLachy** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 3:21 pm

They're not local, but another option for 6ULs is Track Speed Engineering, same price for the wheels, but shipping is cheaper.

Postby **beavis** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 3:23 pm

or just get enkei rpf1 15x8's

Luke · Postby **Luke** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:14 pm

Buddy Club P1
JDM yard sell them.
15x8 +32 Offset.

Roadrunner · Postby **Roadrunner** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:01 pm

mx5parts.com.au sell rims from Goodwin Racing (good resource for 15inch rims and brake clearance)
I've got Konig Wideopens 15x8 + 25 offset. Clears the SE brakes and with my camber setting don't need guards rolled.

pepejesus · Postby **pepejesus** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:20 pm

Cheers, thanks for the suggestions.

A related question, what R comps are available in 225/45/15? I'm assuming that's what people are running on a 15x9?

Looks like maybe the Toyo R888s, anything else?

Postby **beavis** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:33 pm

tyres I would consider before the r888:
nitto nt01 225/45/15
a050 in 225/50/15
hankook z214 225/45/15

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:34 pm

I have Toyo 225/45/15 R1Rs on my "sadly under-used" 15x8 track rims. This is/was a hard size to find in Australia; I imported mine from the US when I originally wanted the Hankook RS3s but none were available (Hankook make them in small batches and they get bought up almost immediately so you need to grab 'em when you can or wait 6-9 months for the next batch).

Apart from the Hankook RS3's, BFG g-Force Rivals are great track tyres too. Once again, it's hard to find 225/45/15s in Australia - if you do find them, please post where and how much since I'm sure others would be interested.

WARNING: 225/50/15s can rub your guard liners so make sure your shocks give you enough clearance

EDIT: https://www.jaxtyres.com.au/tyres/brands/hankook/ventus-r-s3-z222- $195 (looks like we can get them now)

chops · Postby **chops** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:22 am

I have run Kumho V70a in 225/45/15 for a few years and they have worked pretty well for me

Tim_cyc03 · Postby **Tim_cyc03** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:23 pm

beavis wrote:tyres I would consider before the r888:
a050 in 225/50/15
hankook z214 225/45/15

I agree with the above.

A050 in 225/50/15 just fit on my NA on 6ul 15x8's with a bit of love from a hammer on the rear.

Z214 225/45/15 no problems and I really liked them in the C51 medium compound.

For getting 6ul's, I got a set earlier in the year from Trackspeed Engineering, good to deal with and at the time the price was good.