Winter tires on stock 17 inch Miata wheels?

[RDZSTER]

CX-5 Winter tires on stock 17 inch Miata wheels?

Just got a new CX-5 AWD GT and am considering getting a set of winter tires instead of running the stock 19" wheels and tires in all the mud, salt, etc. .........

Anyway, I put a set of wider Enkei PF01 wheels on my 06 MX-5 Miata so I've got a set of the stock 17x7 Miata alum. wheels. I know the Miata wheels are a bit lighter than the stock 17" CX-5 wheels and there is a slight difference in offset (55mm vs. 50MM, I believe) but bolt circle and width are the same. Does anyone know if the hub center bore is the same for both?

If I can use the Miata wheels, I'd go with 225/65 winter tires on them. Already understand about the TPMS (wheel rev counting/comparison) system used on the CX-5, so that shouldn't be an issue. Assuming everything else matches up, any reasons I shouldn't pursue this approach??

Thanks!

 

[fredbuteau]

Just got a new CX-5 AWD GT and am considering getting a set of winter tires instead of running the stock 19" wheels and tires in all the mud, salt, etc. .........

Anyway, I put a set of wider Enkei PF01 wheels on my 06 MX-5 Miata so I've got a set of the stock 17x7 Miata alum. wheels. I know the Miata wheels are a bit lighter than the stock 17" CX-5 wheels and there is a slight difference in offset (55mm vs. 50MM, I believe) but bolt circle and width are the same. Does anyone know if the hub center bore is the same for both?

If I can use the Miata wheels, I'd go with 225/65 winter tires on them. Already understand about the TPMS (wheel rev counting/comparison) system used on the CX-5, so that shouldn't be an issue. Assuming everything else matches up, any reasons I shouldn't pursue this approach??

Thanks!

Since the CX-5 isn't that heavy a vehicle, it shouldn't be a problem.. My concern is for the rims to take the weight of the car.

As for the center bore, I think Mazda is pretty standard on their cars so shouldn't be an issue! Perhaps a quick check with your local Mazda dealer would clarify that

 

[njaremka]

since you have the wheels already, just jack the car up and test fit.

 

[Mistersix]

Its possible they're the same. If anything the miata's may be smaller which would be no good. iirc, the miata is 67.1?

I agree with njaremka. just lift it up and test fit it.

 

[RDZSTER]

Thanks for the responses..........just thought someone might have tried this already, as I saw reference in another thread to possibly using the MX-5 17" wheels to lighten rotating mass. I'll probably just jacker 'er up and test fit. My local dealer has a 4 for price of 3 sale this week on Blizzaks.

 

[RDZSTER]

Well, I jacked up the GT and tried one of the stock 17" MX-5 Miata wheels on it...........

Perfect fit!! Same center bore & recess as the stock CX-5. Even the wheel nuts are identical. I was pretty sure it would be a fit but needed to confirm. The 17" MX-5 wheels even look very similar to the stock 17" CX-5 wheels - just a bit thinner width spokes. Now I can take advantage of the sale - 4 new Blizzaks on nice looking wheels for $561 complete, including lifetime rotation, which dealer says means free install and takeoffs each year. Works for me !!!

 

[OneOWonder]

Sorry RDZSTER, I just did this myself last tuesday but did not read your post until just now. (2006 Copper Red MX-5 GT) It works well. The clearance between the front calipers and the back of the wheel spokes is only 1/8 inch. That's OK but will get your attention. The rear clearance is much greater. A great way to save a few dollars.
Cheers

 

[RDZSTER]

Thanks OneOWonder.

I know it's tight clearance on front but I ran winter snows on an Accord using non-current OEM wheels that were similarly close with no problems.

I really like the stock 19" wheels but these Miata wheels won't look too bad this winter! Also, I like a taller tire section for winter use/potholes, etc.