15" wheels on a Stradale LB?

[ProtoTipo]

The question is - will 15" wheels comfortably clear at the rear too? What tyre size is the limit front and rear (not sure how wide Gerry's wheels are)?

215 section Michelin TB for the front. Hawk coffin spoke fronts are 8x15.
You can fit 270 TB15s to 8x15 wheels, but they're really not suited (too wide for the rim).
There are gaps in the TB15 range that could be filled with the greater width range of TB5 and P7 Corsa, but those two tyres types are more 'semi slick'.

As it's going to look reasonably 'original' from first impressions, I'm keen on keeping the tyres as 'chunky' looking as the originals, rather than fit larger diameter wheels with lower profile tyres on, which, in my opinion, doesn't look quite the same!

Pic attached is of a genuine car with 15" wheels of an unknown origin shod with Michelin TB15 tyres!

The green car in the photo has Marvics, 8x15 front and 9x15 rears.
The rear tyres on the green car are definitely 270 section TB15.

[strat24v]

Nothing looks worse than same size rims front and back on a stradale. Marvic is the way to go or anyone else making an 8/9 inch combo. Get saving!

[LM mic]

In case of any decision for Marvic wheels just know that I can help with good contact
Be aware only that they are magnesium wheels and in Italy so ; price in relation , shipping , and delivery schedule if they do not have your dimensions in stock !!!
Otherwise they are something like 9 to 11 kgs less than any aluminium ones !!!!!!! 40 kgs !!!not that bad .....

[ProtoTipo]

This is my favourite look for a Stradale arched Stratos.
8x15" Marvics and 215 TB15s front, 9x15" Marvics rear with 270 TB15s:
http://www.miataclubphilippines.com/...s[1].3.jpg

[ah_sprite]

Afraid my budget simply doesn't stretch that far! I'll wait and see a LB Stradale on 16s all round and then panic from then

[Fingers]

Here's my LB Stradale having a rare trip outside a couple of weeks ago, sorry it's not more of a profile shot but you kind of get the idea of how the wheels look.

[john]

Car looks great Paul! But, I'll have to ask a moderator to remove your picture. It's way too sunny and making this Brit doubly brassed off with the UK weather!

[Fingers]

Ha ha, sorry about that! We've only had a few great days this summer, the rest have been fantastic! Actually it's been pretty unsettled recently, our summer doesn't seem to start until Feb now, there's still time for you to get here for the good weather.

[john]

I'd love to do that Paul. One on the bucket list.

[LM mic]

Here's my LB Stradale having a rare trip outside a couple of weeks ago, sorry it's not more of a profile shot but you kind of get the idea of how the wheels look.

Looks very pretty with those wheels !!!