MSP wheels on a 95 miata?

[silverspeed03]

I just bought some RX-8 wheels for my MSP and was wondering if I could put my RacingHarts on my parents 95 Miata MX-5? I know that I would need an adaptor plate, but would I need a lower aspect ratio.

Has anyone done this before?

 

[MazKid]

I don't recall ever hearing/seeing a Miata with a 5 lug conversion before...of course the wheels will fit with a 40 series tire. Prolly would look pretty cool.

 

[pluto316]

They'd fit, but you'd need lug converters. I'd personally go for 15"s myself.

 

[silverspeed03]

Does anyone know where I could find a 4 lug to 5 lug conversion plate.

 

[silverspeed03]

Well I found an adaptor plate:

Wheel Adapter 4 Lug 100 To 5 Lug 4.5" Thickness 2" (Pair)

Is 2" to thick? (will it push the wheel out past the fender)

 

[pluto316]

Pushing the wheel past the fender is cool, it might rub in the front when you turn though.

 

[lagunamiata]

I think it would be horrible... You're going to trash the ball joints quickly. Don't do it... But in the end, its your car (or your parents) so do what you want...

 

[silverspeed03]

I think it would be horrible... You're going to trash the ball joints quickly. Don't do it... But in the end, its your car (or your parents) so do what you want...

Are you saying no to the adaptors or no to the 17's?

 

[Rob.Tuner]

i'm thinkin they're saying no to both

 

[MazKid]

The wheels are fine, but any time you put the wheels farther out from the ball joint/wheel bearing it puts more stress on it and will make it fail faster.

 

[lagunamiata]

I'd say no to the adaptors.... but I don't think 17" wheels and larger look right on a NA, but thats just my opinion...