Whereas in most cases, NB Miatas from 1998 to 2005 came factory-made with 15” rims. Most first generation Miatas, from 1990 to 1997, were factory-installed with 14” wheels. One of the most important aspects of the best Miata rims is that they’re all small in size. Luckily, there are plenty of high-performance wheels out there that fit into these ranges. The best Miata wheels for 2005+ models should be 20 lbs per wheel at the most. NC and ND Miatas have more sophisticated suspension, but light wheels are still ideal if you want to improve performance. This way your car won’t feel sluggish, especially off the line. Where possible, we strongly recommend buying wheels that are 15 lbs or less for your NA/NB Miata. Rim Weightįor the Mazda Miata, smaller rims are usually better.įor NA and NB (1990-2005) Miatas especially, unsprung weight is a big factor.įactory OEM rims for these generation cars were in the 10-15 lbs range, and many drivers can feel a change in ride quality and performance with as small as 3 lbs of unsprung weight per corner. Though installing them isn’t difficult and the fact that wheel spacers are safe (though some vocal members of our favorite car forums may claim otherwise) they add to the weight of your car, while also making the weight of your wallet lighter.
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This said, you don’t want any more than +45mm, otherwise you will have to install wheel spacers. By choosing the right sized wheels, you may not need to modify your car’s body using a fender rolling tool.
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