Mazda NC Miata Wheel and Tire Fitment Guide
Vehicle Covered in this Guide
2006 - 2015 Mazda Miata
Brake Clearance Information
In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter.
Centering Ring Information
Since our wheels use a center bore of 70.1mm hubcentric rings are needed to center the wheels properly on the Miata’s 67.1mm hub. Additionally, the NC Miata compatible wheels require aftermarket lug-nuts with a 60° tapered seat.
Available Wheel Designs
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VS-5RS |
SM-10RS |
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Bolt Pattern |
Center Bore |
Lug Seat |
Thread Pitch M12x1.5mm |
Performance Street & Track
Wider fitments for enhanced performance
Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you are a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for enthusiasts looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and they are typically paired with performance oriented Summer tires or track oriented R-compounds.
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 17x9.5" ET51
- Available in VS-5RS, SM-10RS
- Popular fitment
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/40-17
- A minimum of -2º to -2.5º of camber all around is typically required
- Rolling front and rear fenders is typically required
- Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
- Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
- R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
- Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
- Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 245/40-17
- A minimum of -2º camber all around is typically required
- Rolling front and rear fenders is typically required
- Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
- Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
- R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
- Semi Slick: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), BFG R1 (40 TW), BFG R1S (40 TW), Toyo RR (40 TW)
Hardcore Track & Race
All-out performance for fastest lap times
These wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers competing for a spot on the podium. Everything from Extreme Summer tires to full Racing Slicks are commonly used depending on your experience behind the wheel, class rules, etc.
This is our most aggressive wheel fitment for weekend track warriors and hard core racers seeking maximum tire sidewall support. These 10" wheel widths will require supportive modifications commonly found on track cars, and may still lightly scrub the plastic fender liners at full steering lock or under heavy suspension compression.
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 17x10" ET48
- Available in VS-5RS, SM-10RS
- Popular fitment
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/40-17
- Typically requires a minimum of -3º camber front and rear.
- Rolling front and rear fenders is required.
- Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
- Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
- R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
- Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
- Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/35-17
- Typically requires a minimum of -3º camber front and rear.
- Rolling front and rear fenders is required.
- Max Performance Summer: Pirelli P Zero Rosso (220 TW)
- Semi Slick: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW)
Additional Resources
Brake Clearance Information
In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter. The following brakes have been tested and confirmed to clear our wheels.
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VS-5RS / SM-10RS 17x9.5" ET51 |
VS-5RS / SM-10RS 17x10" ET48 |
| OEM Brakes | Clears | Clears |
| Brembo 1A5.5016A
GT/GTS/GTR Front 4 Pot // 310x25mm |
Clears |
Clears |
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Good-Win Racing 61-2545, V8 Roadsters V8R-240 StopTech C-43 Front 4 Pot // 309x32mm |
Clears | Clears |
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V8 Roadsters V8R-178-S (12.19) Wilwood Front 4 Pot // 309mm |
Clears | Clears |
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V8 Roadsters V8R-178-S (11.75) Wilwood Front 4 Pot // 298mm |
Clears | Clears |
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Flyin' Miata 14-16155 Little BBK Wilwood Front 4 or 6 Pot // 292mm (Stock Rotor) |
Clears | Clears |
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Flyin' Miata I14-16670 Little BBK Wilwood Rear 4 Pot // 302mm (Mazda5 Rotor) |
Clears | Clears |
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Wilwood 140-12911 Forged Narrow Superlite 6R Front 6 Pot // 356x28mm |
7mm Spacer Needed | Clears |
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Wilwood 140-16093, 140-12907 Forged Narrow Superlite 6R Front 6 Pot // 327x28mm |
Clears | Clears |
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Wilwood 140-15034 Dynapro Radial-MC4 Rear 4 Pot // 327x21mm |
Clears | Clears |
Should I Dial in Negative Camber, and How Much is Right for me?
Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hardcore racer competing for a spot on the podium, negative camber is a vital part of chassis setup that has many benefits. Not only will adding negative camber create more room for wider wheel and tire configurations, it more importantly improves handling, turn-in and tire longevity. Learn more in our blog article The Positives of Negative Camber.
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