Nc Miata Steel Wheels
I want to keep my 2013 club legal for str class autocross so my first set of wheels will be 17x9 with 245 width tires.
Nc miata steel wheels. Exclusive to rspeed these 17x8 rota titans are built with a miata friendly 48 offset which is the widest wheel size and offset combination that will fit all 2006 2015 nc miatas at any ride height without fender rolling or special alignment specs. Ranging from 16 steel wheels through to 18 alloys. Wheels with miata compatible bolt patterns. Check your application carefully before spending any money.
Factory steel wheels cost far less to manufacture than aluminum wheels which makes them the accessory of choice for many auto manufacturers. Unlike other sites offering cheap wheels and rims we offer brand name wheels and rims at discount prices. Here is a simple explanation. A nc mx5 has a a 5 114 3 bolt pattern or pitch circle diameter while an nd uses the same 4 100 as na and nb cars.
Miata wheel offset causes a lot of confusion. If the rim is 6 inches wide and the mounting surface of that rim backside of the bolt holes is 3 inches from either outside tire bead surface that rim has a 0 offset. The term factory oem steel rims means that your mazda miata came from the factory equipped with a set of steel wheels. At my present low level of track experience it probably doesnt matter much what size wheels and tires i use.
Nc miata specific 67 1 center bore so there is no need for centering rings. The notable difference between nc and nd miata wheels are their bolt patterns. The wheel nut size is m12 x 1 5 and the factory specification offset was et 55 it is possible to fit lower offset wheels for a. When shopping for new mx5 miata wheels and tires there are additional critical issues to consider.
The roadster wheel fitment is pcd 5 x 114 3 with a centre bore of 67 1mm. Wheels rims for 2006 2015 mazda mx 5 miata nc 17 from performance plus tire. Miata na nb and nd bolt pattern is 4 x 100 i e 4 bolts in a 100mm pitch circle. This means the wheels in the other sections of this article simply won t bolt onto your car even if they are otherwise the right size.
What size wheels and tires do you nc guys like for track. Note that for pure street customers we suggest a max of 17x8 and 235 40 tire and that typically needs some fender lip roll for fitment. They are original equipment to your vehicle and designed for your mazda miata. Nc miata specific 67 1 center bore so there is no need for centering rings.
Although the same bolt pattern exists on 89 05 miatas a close examination of clear space should be made regarding wheel brake caliper location. We have a retail facility in long beach california and are family owned and operated for over 45 years.