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what are stock wheel size on a 1996 miata

by Dr. Tyra Cassin DVM Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Mazda MX-5 Miata 1996 1.8i
TireRim
185/60R14 82H6Jx14 ET401.8
195/50R15 82V6Jx15 ET401.8
185/55R15 82H6Jx15 ET401.8
205/50R15 86V6.5Jx15 ET422
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Full Answer

What is the wheel size on a Miata?

Miata Wheel Spec. Standard Wheel Sizes: 14 x 5 -JJ or 15 x 6-JJ. Temporary Spare: 14 x 4T. Offset: 45mm. Pitch Circle: 100mm.

Are Enkei wheels good for Mazda Miata?

Mazda trusts Enkei to make their factory Miata wheels, so you can be sure you’re getting the highest quality here at the best price. The smallest size for NC Miatas is 16×7” with a +30mm offset, and they weigh 14.3 lbs.

What size Fender offset do I need for my Miata?

The factory offsets for the NA and NB Miatas (1990-2005) are +45mm for 14” wheels and +40mm for the larger wheels. That being said, you generally want high offsets for your Miata, regardless of generation. Sticking to the range of +38mm to +45mm offsets will help you avoid concerns with fender lip rub.

What is the bolt pattern on a Miata?

Miata bolt pattern is 4 x 100, i.e., 4 bolts in a 100mm pitch circle. Check your application carefully before spending any money! Although the same bolt pattern exists on 89-05 Miatas, a close examination of clear space should be made regarding wheel/ brake caliper location.

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What size wheels does a Miata have?

The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata has tire sizes of P205/45WR17 and P195/50VR16. The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata has wheel (rim) sizes of 17 X 7 and 16 X 6 inches. See the table below for the tire specifications for all 2021 trims.

What size are stock Miata wheels 1995?

Mazda MX-5 Miata 1995 1.8iTireRim185/55R15 82H6Jx15 ET401.8195/50R15 82V6Jx15 ET401.8205/50R15 86V6.5Jx15 ET422205/45ZR16 83W7Jx16 ET3821 more row

What offset are stock Miata wheels?

Mazda Miata (MX5) Photo DocumentaryYear/Model/TypeSizeOffset1990-1997 steel14" X 5.5" 4x10045 mm1990-1993 7 spoke alloy wheel Also used on 1991 BRG SE14" X 5.5" 4x10045 mm1992 Black/tan interior 1993 Black/red leather interior SE BBS wheel14" X 6" 4x10045 mm26 more rows

What size are my stock rims?

To figure out your actual stock wheel diameter, you can simply look on the tire. For example, you see 225/50R16 on your tire, the diameter of the wheel is referenced by R16 which is a 16” diameter wheel. Some tires may also reference the diameter of the factory original wheel in millimeters.

Will 15x8 fit Miata?

Yay! As far as a good tire size with a 15x8" wheel, Most people are running either a 195/45 or a 205/50 tire. You can actually run a 225 on an 8" wide wheel, but the Miata is small, so you'll have to roll your fenders for sure. It'll fill that wheel-well pretty tight.

How wide are stock Miata wheels?

Most first generation Miatas, from 1990 to 1997, were factory-installed with 14” wheels. Whereas in most cases, NB Miatas from 1998 to 2005 came factory-made with 15” rims. Our recommendation for NA/NB Miatas is to use at least 15” rims, to help keep unsprung weight low, or high quality 16″ rims at most.

Do Na Miatas have TPMS?

2008-2015 All Miatas came equipped with wheel-mounted pressure sensors. 2016-mid 2018 - Miatas did not use wheel-mounted pressure sensors (pressures were calculated based on wheel speeds). mid-2018 - current - All Miatas came equipped with wheel-mounted pressure sensors.

What size tires fit a 1990 Mazda Miata?

Standard tire size:185/60 R 14 HTire width (mm):185Tire sidewall factor:60Rim size (in):14Total wheel diameter (mm / in):578 / 22.7

What does offset mean on wheels?

Wheel offset is simply the distance between the wheel's hub-mounting surface and its center plane. Positive offset means the hub-mounting surface is closer to the wheel's outboard side. Conversely, negative offset means it's closer to the inboard side.

How do you tell what rim you have?

0:161:15How to Determine your Wheel or Rim Size - Hubcaps.com - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd most foolproof way to determine your wheels or rim size is to take a closer look at the tiresMoreAnd most foolproof way to determine your wheels or rim size is to take a closer look at the tires that you have on your vehicle. On your tires. You'll find a series of letters.

Can I use 205 60r16 instead of 205 55r16?

Yes. It will have a slightly lower sidewall height, but should work fine.

How do I know what rims fit my car?

12:2717:44How to Pick BETTER Wheels & Tires for YOUR Car - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe smaller your sidewall ends up being. So you'll get a little bit less flex with a shorterMoreThe smaller your sidewall ends up being. So you'll get a little bit less flex with a shorter sidewall. So these will be a little bit more performance oriented.

What size tires does a 1990 Mazda Miata have?

Standard tire size:185/60 R 14 HTire width (mm):185Tire sidewall factor:60Rim size (in):14Total wheel diameter (mm / in):578 / 22.7

What are offset wheels?

Wheel offset refers to how the wheels mount in your wheel wells, and as a result, how much space you have on either side of the wheel. It's very important to get this right, because a wheel with the wrong offset can rub and cause problems with your suspension, brakes, and even body parts, like fenders.

What do wheel offset numbers mean?

The offset of an alloy wheel is the distance in mm between the centre of the wheel barrel to the mounting face that attaches the wheel to your vehicle. Offset is usually represented as an ET number, with the number noting how many mm is between the centre of the wheel and the mounting face.

What size rims are used on Miata?

One of the most important aspects of the best Miata rims is that they’re all small in size. Most first generation Miatas, from 1990 to 1997, were factory-installed with 14” wheels. Whereas in most cases, NB Miatas from 1998 to 2005 came factory-made with 15” rims.

What size brakes do ND Miatas use?

The brakes on NC/ND Miatas are too large to use 15” rims without aggressive offsets and fender rolling, so 16” are the minimum. NC Miatas (2005-2015) increased the size of their OEM rims even more, to 17”, and they stuck with that size for ND Miatas.

What offset size for Miata?

That being said, you generally want high offsets for your Miata, regardless of generation. Sticking to the range of +38mm to +45mm offsets will help you avoid concerns with fender lip rub. A more aggressive +35mm should be on the lower end of the offset sizes you can use, typically for wider wheels (7.5” and above).

What size bolt pattern does a NC MX5 have?

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. 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.

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