Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015 US model years): Wheels & tires mods
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What are the best wheels & tires mods for the Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015 US model years)?
It depends on the car’s condition and how you use it. These are the 1 wheels & tires build entry we have sourced for this car: NC wheels: 17x8 +48 with 225/45 or 235/40 (Reported). Each lists caveats, related problems and sources so you can match it to your goal.
NC wheels: 17x8 +48 with 225/45 or 235/40 Reported
The common upgrade is a 17x8 at about +48 with 225/45-17 or 235/40-17, which vendors say fits stock fenders. Lower offsets or 9-inch wheels usually need camber or a lip roll.
Caveats: NA/NB/ND 4x100 wheels do not fit the 5x114.3 NC. Torque within the manual's 88-118 N·m.
Parts: Flyin' Miata Evolver 17x8 +48 flow formed wheel (NC), Flyin' Miata Kōgeki 17x8 +48 flow formed wheel (NC), Aftermarket 17x8 wheel at +48 to +50 with 235/40R17 tire (NC), Flyin' Miata 3 mm lugcentric wheel spacer (NC, 5x114.3, 72 mm bore), ARP extended wheel stud, 0.507 in knurl, 1.25 in longer than stock (NA6 / NC / ND)
Sources (4)
- Miata MX5-NC 2006-2015 Wheels (fitment notes) — Wayback capture 2026-03-04 — Good-Win Racing (parts vendor), via the Internet Archive (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Evolver 17x8 flow formed wheel for NC — Flyin' Miata (parts vendor) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Kōgeki 17x8 flow formed wheel for NC Miata — Flyin' Miata (parts vendor) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- 2006 Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual (Form 8U35-EA-05F, Edition 4 / Print 4, Nov. 2005) — Mazda Motor Corporation (owner's manual) via mazdausa.com (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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