Recommend a good, cheap, lightweight aluminum wheels
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Originally Posted by Rushin
My Miata actually has more hp and probably torque than a 4.0l Cherokee. Last time I dynoed it I put down 200hp and 197 torque. Its got a little snail. And I still can tell he different between 9lbs wheels and 20lbs wheels.
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Year: 96 2 Door Sport
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I can't believe someone on here admitted to owning a Miata! 
Just as there is nothing better than out wheeling a $30k rig in your $4k XJ, there is nothing better than losing a $60k Porsche in the twisties in a $5k Miata.
If Rushin is pushing 200 whp in a Miata, his power to weight ratio would mean he can easily tangle with Boxters and the like.
And yes, wheel weight makes a big difference that you can feel. Even a few lbs a wheel is noticeable.
just my $.02
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Another XJ & Miata owner here. Funny thing is the XJ and Miata are kinda' alike in that they are sometimes snobishly dismissed by other 4-wheelers/sports car owners.
Just as there is nothing better than out wheeling a $30k rig in your $4k XJ, there is nothing better than losing a $60k Porsche in the twisties in a $5k Miata.
If Rushin is pushing 200 whp in a Miata, his power to weight ratio would mean he can easily tangle with Boxters and the like.
And yes, wheel weight makes a big difference that you can feel. Even a few lbs a wheel is noticeable.
just my $.02
Just as there is nothing better than out wheeling a $30k rig in your $4k XJ, there is nothing better than losing a $60k Porsche in the twisties in a $5k Miata.
If Rushin is pushing 200 whp in a Miata, his power to weight ratio would mean he can easily tangle with Boxters and the like.
And yes, wheel weight makes a big difference that you can feel. Even a few lbs a wheel is noticeable.
just my $.02
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Funny thing is the XJ and Miata are kinda' alike in that they are sometimes snobishly dismissed by other 4-wheelers/sports car owners.
Just as there is nothing better than out wheeling a $30k rig in your $4k XJ, there is nothing better than losing a $60k Porsche in the twisties in a $5k Miata.
If Rushin is pushing 200 whp in a Miata, his power to weight ratio would mean he can easily tangle with Boxters and the like.
And yes, wheel weight makes a big difference that you can feel. Even a few lbs a wheel is noticeable.
just my $.02
Just as there is nothing better than out wheeling a $30k rig in your $4k XJ, there is nothing better than losing a $60k Porsche in the twisties in a $5k Miata.
If Rushin is pushing 200 whp in a Miata, his power to weight ratio would mean he can easily tangle with Boxters and the like.
And yes, wheel weight makes a big difference that you can feel. Even a few lbs a wheel is noticeable.
just my $.02
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