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Enkei 15×8 PFO1 on MazdaSpeed Miata
Rim Weight
The 1990 through 2005 Mazda Miata is VERY sensitive to unsprung weight. The factory designed and sold it with factory rims that were as light as 10 pounds each! Our STRONG advice for owners of 1990-2005 Mazda Miatas is to only buy similarly light wheels and avoid any rims that are over 15 pounds each. The lighter the better! We sell 15 inch rims that are under 10 pounds and most users can feel a change as small as 3 pounds of unsprung weight per corner.
Buying wheels over 15 pounds will seriously degrade the ride and performance of your Mazda Miata. We have had too many customers call us only AFTER their purchase of 15-20+ pound wheels elsewhere asking how their Miata can be fixed now that it rides rough, crashes over potholes, and is no longer fun to drive! Asking your Mazda Miata suspension to lift 15 to 20 pound rims with each bump and still feel fun to drive is like asking your own body to run with ankle weights and still be fast–heavy rims will hurt your Mazda Miata’s performance just like the ankle weights would hurt yours. Don’t accept the representation from the average tire shop that the rim they are trying to sell you is “light.” Know exactly what the true weight is before you buy!
Note that there is a lot marketing hype out there and few distributors bother to actually check the advertised weights of the wheels they sell, relying instead on exaggerated or atypical claims in the marketing materials produced by the wheel manufacturers. Because we actually weigh the wheels we sell, our weights will often be higher than what the wheel manufacturers list on their own websites. It is VERY COMMON to find other vendors selling 15 pound rims yet telling their customers those rims are 12 pounds and lower. Here, we weigh every rim we sell and report the actual weights in the product listing for each wheel.
The 2006 and newer Mazda MX5 has a more sophisticated suspension but the user seeking to improve performance should nonetheless remember that weight is still the enemy. The brakes on the 2006 are too large to accommodate 15 inch rims which means that 16 inch rims are the minimum (and most 16 inch wheels will NOT clear the rear suspension links). We use 17 inch rims for both street and race track duty to keep the unsprung weight as light as possible (though for various reasons of tire availability we use as large as 18×10 for autocross.
Rim Sizes
Our preference for 1990-2005 Mazda Miatas is 15 inch rims for both street, autocross, and race track use. For the pure street user the 15 inch size helps keep unsprung weight low and the user can select from a wide selection of 195/50/15 and 205/50/15 sizes. For the user planning track racing or autocross work we recommend a 15×7 and 205/50/15 as the minimum setup. Spreading that same 205/50/15 onto wider 15×7.5 or 15×8 wheels will give even MORE performance for the same tire size (more crisp turn-in response, more stable contact patch, more tire on the ground, etc), with a downside of more ride harshness from the more vertical sidewalls. Feel free to consult with us on tire choices.
Wheel Offsets
This issue causes a lot of confusion. Here is a simple explanation. If the rim is 6 inches wide, and the mounting surface of that rim (backside of the bolt holes), is 3 inches from either outside edge, that rim has a 0 offset. To the extent that a rim’s mounting plane is offset from that zero position, that offset is measured in millimeters for Japanese cars. For the 1990-2005 Mazda Miata the factory offsets are 45mm for 14 inch wheels and 40mm for factory 15s, 16s, and 17s. Note that there is a popular book on the Mazda Miata still sold that indicates the factory offset is 45mm only…that book is a decade out of date and should be discarded. Moreover, you will notice offsets in our wheel section of 35mm, 30mm, etc., and those are generally for race application though many street users also use the more aggressive choices. Please consult with us if you have any questions on appropriate offset for your intended use.
Hubcentric Rings
We sell hubcentric rings for those that want them. They are not required. They are a convenience item. They are NOT a load bearing item which is why they are typically made from nylon reinforced plastic. Their job is to roughly center the wheel while the user tightens the lugs. The lugs do the final centering. Racers will often skip the hubcentric rings because they do not want to take the chance of them dislodging and getting stuck on a hot hub during a fast trackside tire change on race day. Racers will typically squat and use their knees to hold the wheel roughly centered while they spin the lugs on. Street users usually don’t want to worry about it and pay the $18 for a set of rings. Video below with more on Hubcentric rings.
PHOTO GALLERY OF OUR MOST POPULAR MIATA WHEELS
Enkei RPF1 14×7 Wheels made 54mm hubcentric for the Miata! Enkei’s Amazingly strong and light forged-like rolling rim RPF1 14×7 wheel is just 8.6 pounds!!! The result is the BEST ride quality you can get in your Miata and great handling (the SEVEN inch width provides great sidewall support, much more than factory 14×5.5 and factory 14×6 wheels). Great for sizes such as 205/55/14 and 225/50/14. Fits 90 through 00 year Miata…will not fit 01 and later big brakes. In stock!
Enkei RPF1 14×7 on Miata
By Popular Demand we have one special order on the way from Japan, just 40 wheels in the BLACK color.
Enkei RPF1, BLACK 19mm, 4×100, 8.6 pounds
The Gold Finish 14×7 looks amazing on Miatas that are Black, Red, and Green.
Enkei RPF1, GOLD, 19mm, 4×100, just 8.6 pound
Nothing beats this Enkei RPF1 Wheel for quality, light weight and price. This is our STRONGEST 15×7…yet thanks to rolling rim production method that results in tight grain alignment (similar to forged product at much lower cost) it is also our lightest 15×7 at an amazing 9.8 pounds! Price includes special Enkei anodized aluminum valve stems!
Fits Miata, and many Hondas and Toyotas that share the 4×100 bolt pattern.
These are a personal favorite on the Miata for their combination of great quality, great finish, strength, lightness and price. Just 9.8 pounds each in 15×7 and for a bargain price.
Rolling Rim technology means forged like strength. 35mm offset. Note that Enkei does not make a center cap for this size but our KONIG HELIUM center caps will fit this wheel if you must have center caps (remove rear spring from Helium cap, insert main disc from the cap, and spray paint the small quarter-size “Konig” label before installing). Takes a standard 73/54 hubcentric ring sold elsewhere on this website.
We strongly recommend you do NOT use your factory lugs, a narrow lug will fit better and not scratch your new wheels. All our lugs are extended length for more contact with the studs and narrow to better avoid scratching (see our McGard Spline Drive Lugs in particular).
Does not fit aftermarket or other BIG brake kits (does not fit factory big brakes that were standard in 03-05 and optional from 01 on). Silver Color
Enkei RP-F1 15×7 on Miata
Enkei Silver 15×7 35mm RP-F1
Enkei RP-F1 on Green Miata
NEW Enkei PF01 35mm, 4×100 1990-2005 · 15×8
Our Highest Quality and STRONGEST 15×8 Wheel. Best Finish…and extra strong rolling rim production method yields grain alignment similar to forged product at much lower cost…and just 12.8 pounds!
Note the deep sockets around the lug holes, the upside of this feature is much greater strength and less flex than many wheels suffer in that part of the wheel but the downside is that stock lugs won’t work and you need our narrow extended length McGard, BLOX, Team Dynamics, or 949Racing Lugs. Center caps and fancy aluminum anodized racing valve stems included with this Enkei Wheel! YES, fits our big brakes, and factory sport brakes! Optional hubcentric rings (takes size 75/54 for Miata). Can be used with 205/50/15 tires or 225/45/15. Fitment with 205/50/15 on 1990-1997 will often need a little fender roll for those with less than 1.5 negative camber all around. On 1999-2005 the 205/50/15 will clear with this 35mm offset even for those not running better than 1.5 camber, and owners of MazdaSpeed 2004-2005 can usually clear 225/45/15 tires as shown in this picture if they have even 1.2 negative camber or better.
Konig Rewind 40mm Graphite, 40mm 1990-2005 · 15×7
Konig Rewind 15×7 Silver on Blue Miata
Silver Konig Rewind 15×7 on MazdaSpeed Miata
We asked and begged Konig to make us a version of this classic style wheel in a Miata offset and 15×7. See great pictures of these on a new MazdaSpeed Miata and other Miatas in our wheel gallery in our forum.
Remember to order hubcentric rings if you want them, this wheel takes a standard 73/54 ring.
BOXED IN PAIRS…so please order 2 or 4…but not one.
Center Caps included with this wheel.
Yes, they fit factory big brake kits and our big brake kits.
Stock lugs fit but is very tight and will need a thin wall socket, better to use a narrow lug like our spline drive lugs.
See the picture below FULL SIZE in our forum wheel gallery. Note that similar looking wheels are usually over over 15 pounds and/or low pressure cast (the lowest quality) and we have always believed that any wheel over 15 pounds is just TOO HEAVY for a Miata.
Moreover, this Rewind costs less despite a higher quality casting method and they also have better brake clearance, fitting all years and aftermarket big brake kits.
Want more pictures? Click into our forum and check the “REWIND” section of our wheel gallery. Great with 195/50/15 or 205/50/15 tires.
Konig Heliums on Miata
Konig Heliums on Green Miata
Konig Helium 15×6.5
Konig Helium Wheels on Red Miata
Konig Helium Wheels on Silver Miata
Konig Silver 15×6.5 on Red Miata
More Konig Silver 15×6.5 on Miata
Konig Helium on Blue Miata
More Konig Helium Wheels on Miata
From our friends at Konig comes this new heat treated 15×8 with 25mm offset and 4×100 bolt pattern WIDE fitment Miata wheel. YES, this aggressive fitment requires a substantial fender lip roll for 1990-1997 Miata fitment…but worth it for the same FAST offset that has proven fastest in Spec Miata. Fits brakes on all 1990 through 2005 Miatas…and fits our MIATA BIG BRAKE kits!
Brian’s Application Notes. Notice that we have both a 20mm version and 25mm version. Obviously the 25mm version is an easier fit, but will still require fender lip roll for most Miatas (rolling needed for any 90-97 Miata but easier fit on lowered 99-05). Also, the 25mm will have lower steering effort than the 20mm. Finally, please notice that the 20mm in silver has polished lip while the 25mm silver is all powder coat with clearcoat over. Spoke shape and lip width are the same for both 20mm and 25mm (the 5mm difference is made by shaving down the pad on the back of the wheel).
Konig “WIDEOPEN” 25mm, 4×100, BRONZE!
Konig WIDEOPEN 20mm, 4×100, 13.6 pounds- MACHINED LIP
Konig 15×8 WideOpen also available in GOLD color
Konig GOLD “WIDEOPEN” 25mm, 4×100 1990-2005 · 15×8
Advanti Racing Storm S1 Flow Formed Miata Wheels
Advanti Racing Storm S1
Start with flow forming for a strong 500kg load rating and a 15×7 that is just 10 pounds, perfect for maximizing your Miata’s performance with ride comfort.
* 15×7, 15×8, 15×9
* +35 offset
* 10 lbs for 15×7, 11 pounds for 15×8, 12 pounds for 15×9
Clears All Factory Miata Brakes
Clears Good-Win Racing Big Brakes!
* Flow Formed construction
* 73mm center bore
* Clear coated finish
* Cap included
* Valves not included
* JWL and TUV approved
* VIA 500kg certification
Advanti Racing Storm Hyper Silver Miata Wheels 15×9
Advanti Storm Grey 15×9 Miata Wheels
Advanti-STORM-15×7 Grey Miata Wheels
Konig Dial In 15×7
Konig Dial In 15×8 Flow Formed Miata Wheels
Konig Dial In 15×9 Flow Formed Miata Wheels
Another New Flow Formed Miata Wheel from Konig!
Details:
*15×7, 15×8, 15×9
*Starting at 11.1 for 15×7 lbs
*4×100
*JWL approved
*VIA 500kg certification
Brand NEW choice, was intended to be Advanti Storm II….but mix up at factory made it under the Konig label and you get an Advanti flow formed wheel at the Konig price, such a great deal and great looking wheel.
Note that if you use stock lugs on this wheel you WILL SCRATCH IT UP badly because of the narrow and deep socket pockets on this design. Therefore, we STRONGLY recommend our McGard Spline drive two piece lugs or, our Team Dynamics forged lugs, with this wheel.
Takes an optional 73mm hubcentric ring available on this website (73/54 for Miata). Fits brakes on all 1990 through 2005 Miatas…and fits our BIG BRAKES! Full Polished Machine Face finish powder coat with clear coat over.
Konig 15×7 Helix Miata Wheels
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