← Mazda Miata NB (1999-2005 US model years)
Will NC Miata (2006-2015) factory or NC-fitment wheels fit a Mazda Miata NB (1999-2005 US model years)?
Short answer: No. Confirmed
No: Same as the NA: the NB uses 4x100 and the NC uses 5x114.3, so NC wheels do not bolt on.
| Part | NC Miata (2006-2015) factory or NC-fitment wheels |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Mazda Miata NB (1999-2005 US model years) |
| Years | 1999-2005 |
| Trim / condition | all NB |
| Verdict | Does not fit |
| Confidence | 3 of 3 — Backed by a manufacturer document, or two or more independent sources agree on a specific checkable fact. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
Same as the NA: the NB uses 4x100 and the NC uses 5x114.3, so NC wheels do not bolt on. (ND Miata wheels are 4x100 like NA/NB, which is why NC wheels are the odd ones out.)
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x114.3
- center bore mm: 67.1
Other wheels fitment for the NB
- OEM NB wheel (14x6 or 15x6, +40) — Specification
- 15x7 +38 wheel with 205/50R15 tire — Reported to fit
- 15x9 +36 wheel with 225/45R15 tire — Fits with extra parts or work
- Mazdaspeed Miata 17x7 wheels — Reported to fit
- 15x8 +25 wheel (4x100) with 205/50R15 tire — Reported to fit
This part on other generations
- Mazda Miata NA (1990-1997) — Does not fit
Sources
- Mazda Miata (NC) Fitment — Grip Theory (wheel maker) (vendor article; read 2026-10-21; full page read)
- Table of Wheel Weights (wheel spec section) — Miata.net FAQ (editorial; read 2026-10-21; search excerpt only)
- Do any 17" wheels from other Mazdas fit the NC? — MX-5 Owners Club (UK) forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-21; search excerpt only)
Summaries are in our own words. Fitment is not guaranteed — disclaimer.
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