
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=568593
It's good for folks to hear that more isn't always better when it comes to wheels/tires for a daily driver, and that getting 80% of the performance out of more modest tires may be more fun than getting 25% of the performance out of race rubber!
I was really on the fence on how wide I wanted to go on my 2012 when I finally get some better summer wheels/tires, and it sounds like 17x7.5 or 17x8 with 215/45-17 should fit the bill perfectly!