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Confidence: Reported (2 of 3). Stated by one reasonably reputable source (retailer, shop, magazine). Not independently confirmed. Based on 4 cited source(s), last verified 2026-10-26.

What is the factory spec for the OEM NC Miata 16x6.5 alloy wheel with P205/50R16 (2006 Club Spec / MX-5 / Touring; 2009 SV / Sport) on a Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015 US model years)?

Q: What is the factory spec for the OEM NC Miata 16x6.5 alloy wheel with P205/50R16 (2006 Club Spec / MX-5 / Touring; 2009 SV / Sport) on a Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015 US model years)?

Factory specification. Mazda's 2006 sheet puts the Club Spec, MX-5 and Touring on 16 x 6.5J alloys with P205/50R16; the 2009 sheet puts the SV and Sport on 16 x 6.5. Both owner's manuals list 205/50R16 87V at 200 kPa (29 psi). The Miata.net wheel table lists NC wheels as 16 x 6.5J or 17 x 7J (offset 45 mm, not confirmed by Mazda). 2007-08 / 2010-15 trim mapping was not checked.

Added 2026-10-26 · Updated 2026-10-26

Short answer: Factory specification Reported

Verdict:Factory spec Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 4 sources

Factory specification: Mazda's 2006 sheet puts the Club Spec, MX-5 and Touring on 16 x 6.5J alloys with P205/50R16; the 2009 sheet puts the SV and Sport on 16 x 6.5.

Years: 2006-2009 · Applies to: 2006 Club Spec / MX-5 / Touring; 2009 SV / Sport · 4 sources · Last verified 2026-10-26

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Part	OEM NC Miata 16x6.5 alloy wheel with P205/50R16 (2006 Club Spec / MX-5 / Touring; 2009 SV / Sport)
Vehicle	Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015 US model years)
Years	2006-2009
Trim / condition	2006 Club Spec / MX-5 / Touring; 2009 SV / Sport
Verdict	Factory spec Specification
Confidence	Reported 2 of 3 — Stated by one reasonably reputable source (retailer, shop, magazine). Not independently confirmed.
Last verified	2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read)

Details

Mazda's 2006 sheet puts the Club Spec, MX-5 and Touring on 16 x 6.5J alloys with P205/50R16; the 2009 sheet puts the SV and Sport on 16 x 6.5. Both owner's manuals list 205/50R16 87V at 200 kPa (29 psi). The Miata.net wheel table lists NC wheels as 16 x 6.5J or 17 x 7J (offset 45 mm, not confirmed by Mazda). 2007-08 / 2010-15 trim mapping was not checked.

Specs

bolt pattern: 5x114.3
size: 16x6.5
tire: 205/50R16

Other wheels fitment for the NC

OEM NC Miata 17x7 alloy wheel with P205/45R17 (2006 Sport / Grand Touring; 2009 Touring / Grand Touring) — Unclear — details missing Unclear
NC Miata factory wheel fastening (5x114.3, 67.1 mm hub, M12x1.5 60-degree lug nuts) — Specification Factory spec
ND Miata (2016+) factory wheels (4x100, 16x6.5 or 17x7) — Does not fit Doesn't fit
NB factory wheels (4x100) — Does not fit Doesn't fit
OEM NA wheel (14x5.5 or 15x6, +45) — Does not fit Doesn't fit
Flyin' Miata Evolver 17x8 +48 flow formed wheel (NC) — Reported to fit Fits

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Sources

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata specifications (press spec sheet) — Mazda North American Operations (press) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
2006 trim-to-wheel table.
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata specifications (Mazda spec sheet, third-party mirror) — Mazda North American Operations (press); mirror on allcarcentral.com (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
2009 trim-to-wheel table.
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)
Tire size and pressure table.
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual (Form 8Z78-EA-08K, Edition 1 / Print 1, Nov. 2008) — Mazda Motor Corporation (owner's manual) via mazdausa.com (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)

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