Will Aftermarket 17x8 wheel at +40 with 215/45R17 tire (NC) fit a Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015 US model years)?
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Short answer: Yes, with extra parts or work Limited
Verdict:Fits with mods Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 1 source
Yes, with extra parts or work: One vendor says a 17x8 +40 clears stock fenders with 215/45/17 only with the camber maxed; lowered cars gain camber and may take 225/45/17.
Safety-critical part. This claim comes from community or vendor sources, not the vehicle or part manufacturer, so its confidence is capped at "Reported". Have the work done or checked by a qualified professional and confirm part numbers with the manufacturer.
| Part | Aftermarket 17x8 wheel at +40 with 215/45R17 tire (NC) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015 US model years) |
| Years | 2006-2015 |
| Trim / condition | maximum camber; more lowering allows 225/45 |
| Verdict | Fits with mods Fits with extra parts or work |
| Confidence | Limited 1 of 3 — Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
One vendor says a 17x8 +40 clears stock fenders with 215/45/17 only with the camber maxed; lowered cars gain camber and may take 225/45/17.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x114.3
- size: 17x8
- offset mm: 40
- tire: 215/45R17
Other wheels fitment for the NC
- OEM NC Miata 16x6.5 alloy wheel with P205/50R16 (2006 Club Spec / MX-5 / Touring; 2009 SV / Sport) — Specification Factory spec
- 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
More for this car
- All Mazda Miata NC (2006-2015 US model years) fitment answers · NC common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- 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)
Summaries are in our own words. Fitment is not guaranteed — disclaimer.
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