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Thread: 17s are too big for a miata and I hate rotas

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    I hope some fine ass asian bitch is driving it. Then, it'll be ok.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drummerboy View Post
    i spy an airhorn.
    if you spy a little deeper, you would probably spy air bags too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by boostedb16 View Post
    if you spy a little deeper, you would probably spy air bags too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by -EnVus- View Post
    wow the newer miatas fender flares look
    Says a Civic owner.

    Quote Originally Posted by Marta Mike View Post
    17x9s with use......




    Now if you notice this much wheel is only on s NC, which is the latest iteration of the miata. It has much more room for tire. Few have gotten 17s to work right on a NA/NB. One of those few is on here, some may know him as dopplehanger or somin or frohawk. He also needs 17s to clear his massice Brembo GT kit. Most of the competitive miata guys run 15x8 or 9s.

    These are 15x9s on the nb body style



    this is a 15x8 +20 on 205s on my car

    Most of the competitive Miata guys? In what? Autocross? lol

    Sorry, not feeling the car AT ALL.

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    so what are the big names that are actually competitive running at the track? you not feeling what car?

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    Most Miatas at the track run 15x7 because most run SM.

    I'm not feeling the car in the OP.

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    Rota Grids look agressive on anything....Only wheel they make that looks better then the original (Volk TE-37). Had a set for a while. I would get another but I'm thinking about some new Wed sports or CCW's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodge® View Post
    underlings
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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett View Post
    Most Miatas at the track run 15x7 because most run SM.

    I'm not feeling the car in the OP.
    Like I said name any of the big guys running less than a 9. The reason SPEC MIATA guys run 15x7 is because its a RULE! Nothing wider than 7in. Now name anyone that is COMPETITIVE running otherwise, not class regulated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marta Mike View Post
    Like I said name any of the big guys running less than a 9. The reason SPEC MIATA guys run 15x7 is because its a RULE! Nothing wider than 7in. Now name anyone that is COMPETITIVE running otherwise, not class regulated.
    All classes for the most parts have a LIMIT. I don't know any other Miatas anyway unless you're speaking autocross and that's boring. lol

    For the most part though a 15x7 WORKS, most track day guys even run it, it's a Miata...AKA not fast. Unless you're running some high boost insano setup but if you're NA you're just slowing the car down.

    Fuji Racing runs 15x7.5 on their time attack Miata.

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    It works, it doesnt work the best or have the fastest numbers. Fuji racing is also racing on rotas. Granted im not a fan of rotas they are good wheels but i personally would have went with a lighter option if I were gonna be at the track. Fuji's car also isnt the fastest track prepped miata. The guys running in unlimited classes like flyin miata, 949racing, slickauto, etc all run 9s bc they are proven faster. I really dont understand your theory the 15x9 by 949 is sub 13lbs which is most 15x7 so how is it that you are going to be slower. About the same weight with a bit more grip. 949 has tested the 9 on the track and at an autox and its faster. 7s are old news miata guys that want real grip are running 8s and 9s now. My was on lighter 7s when after i sold m 8s and started parting the car and the level of grip was greatly reduced. Granted acceleration picked up but my 7s are .2lbs lighter than a 9. But the car was still more stable and a lot faster in the turns with the 8s.

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    The Fuji Racing car I mentioned is a street tire class car, obviously unlimited is more, and obviously unlimited would mean WIDE tires because BIG HP numbers. In MY EXPERIENCE a Miata naturally aspirated with huge wide tires simple doesn't work as well, at least to my driving style. I'm not stupid when it comes to Miata setups or racing, no shit a 9 inch wide wheel will grip better if you're in a fast car. It's also about the driver.

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    Looks pretty sick to me.

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