16 x8 wheels for NC

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skirmish41
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16 x8 wheels for NC

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Brian, hello I am a Mazda newbie planning my first MX-5 purchase.

On the faq I noticed that your '06 MX-5 has 16x8 wheels with 225/50/16 tires. But i don't see any wheels/tires of those sizes for sale as products. Do you have any photos or more information on that setup? Where can I look for possible options with those sizes in mind? Secondly, I love the Enkei RSM 17x7.5 +48 but:

1. Are there any tires in 225/40/17 width that exist and will fit? I don't care for the thicker look of 225/45/17.

2. I am worried that 235/40/17 may rub (do you think fender rolling would be needed in this case?). I would like to add that my use of the MX-5 would best be classified as high performance daily driver (non-racer).

I live in CA (northern) as well and have no probs driving down to San Diego to get work done. Thank you for your time and advice.
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Post by Brian »

Street tires in size 235/40/17 do not rub on a 48mm offset...that's the size we are putting on these cars every week because the diameter is same as stock. That's the perfect size for the 17x8 Enkei RS+M. Here is the fitment thread for that wheel:

http://www.good-win-racing.com/mazda-ta ... .php?t=537


225/45/17 is half an inch taller than stock, still fits and works pretty well....215/45/17 is closer to stock diameter and is about ideal for the 7.5 wide choices.

Sorry, we don't sell a 16x8 for NC.
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Post by skirmish41 »

edit:

which would provide better handling performance:

ENKEI RPF-1 17x7.5 +48 w/ 215/40/17

or

ENKEI RPF-1 17x7.5 +45 w/ 215/40/17
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Post by Brian »

You would never notice a difference....
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Post by MX-5 Cup »

skirmish41 wrote:edit:

which would provide better handling performance:

ENKEI RPF-1 17x7.5 +48 w/ 215/40/17

or

ENKEI RPF-1 17x7.5 +45 w/ 215/40/17


The best set-up is...

ENKEI RPF-1 17x8 +45 w/ 215/40/17 :wink:
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Post by EastVanMiata »

I agree with the above post BUT what if down the road he would like a wider tire, in which case the 48 offset would be better with a wider tire IMO.
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Post by NC DRFT »

A +45 on a 8" wide wheel can easily fit a 235/40R17 with no issues. I am using the same offset with a 9" wide wheel and have 245s.
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