Since people (n00bs especially) can't seem to work the search feature, we're gonna try this.
Post your fitment questions here.
This is it. This is THE place. This is your happy zone. Breathe the fresh air. Feel the low offset Zen start to relax you.
Rules:
0: This thread will be heavily moderated! Arguing, flaming, trolling, etc will be deleted. Multiple aggressors will be banned.
1: Try not to bash the n00bs. This is their safe zone. Try to point them back to answers that may have been already posted. It's hard, but we can try.
2: Try to look at the posted answers before asking if your Sportmax will fit. This is, of course, provided this thread takes off.
3: Post info with your pix! In other words, if you post a shot of a Roadster with nice fitment, post the wheel size, offset, fender rolling, tire size etc.
4: Roadsters only! Any non-MX-5 shots will be deleted. Do it multiple times and you will get a temp ban.
5: Just chill.
Offset calculator tools:
Fender Flare thread:
http://www.clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=15291
How to fit 15x8+0 wheels
by scooby steve33
So the number of people I see asking the same question over and over and over and over made me think it would benefit everyone if we just made a 15x8 0 offset thread. I had some on an NA so ill put in my two cents if other people have info on NBs and so on go for it.
WHEELS:
15x8 0et
TIRES:
you can run a
165 45 -15 really really low profile and stretch, looks like ****
195 45-15 some stretch, looks decent can go low with some camber
195 50 -15 more substantial-looking tire (taller sidewall) may be a tad bit harder to fit
205 and larger going to be tough to fit but can be done
Camber:
First off you do have to "buy" camber. Your stock arm does all the adjusting one should need for these. Use the eccentrics on the control arms to increase or decrease the camber. Then GET AN ALIGNMENT! not one to match OEM specs but to make sure it's not completely destroyed. Match the camber from side to side. check your toe, personally, I try to run very very little toe.
Fenders
A roll is just fine it will work I've done it on 195 45s just fine. A slight pull will make everything easier but is not necessary. I'll say it again YOU DO NOT NEED TO PULL your FENDERS with the correct amount of camber, tires, and ride height it works fine
Post your fitment questions here.
This is it. This is THE place. This is your happy zone. Breathe the fresh air. Feel the low offset Zen start to relax you.
Rules:
0: This thread will be heavily moderated! Arguing, flaming, trolling, etc will be deleted. Multiple aggressors will be banned.
1: Try not to bash the n00bs. This is their safe zone. Try to point them back to answers that may have been already posted. It's hard, but we can try.
2: Try to look at the posted answers before asking if your Sportmax will fit. This is, of course, provided this thread takes off.
3: Post info with your pix! In other words, if you post a shot of a Roadster with nice fitment, post the wheel size, offset, fender rolling, tire size etc.
4: Roadsters only! Any non-MX-5 shots will be deleted. Do it multiple times and you will get a temp ban.
5: Just chill.
Offset calculator tools:
Fender Flare thread:
http://www.clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=15291
How to fit 15x8+0 wheels
by scooby steve33
So the number of people I see asking the same question over and over and over and over made me think it would benefit everyone if we just made a 15x8 0 offset thread. I had some on an NA so ill put in my two cents if other people have info on NBs and so on go for it.
WHEELS:
15x8 0et
TIRES:
you can run a
165 45 -15 really really low profile and stretch, looks like ****
195 45-15 some stretch, looks decent can go low with some camber
195 50 -15 more substantial-looking tire (taller sidewall) may be a tad bit harder to fit
205 and larger going to be tough to fit but can be done
Camber:
First off you do have to "buy" camber. Your stock arm does all the adjusting one should need for these. Use the eccentrics on the control arms to increase or decrease the camber. Then GET AN ALIGNMENT! not one to match OEM specs but to make sure it's not completely destroyed. Match the camber from side to side. check your toe, personally, I try to run very very little toe.
Fenders
A roll is just fine it will work I've done it on 195 45s just fine. A slight pull will make everything easier but is not necessary. I'll say it again YOU DO NOT NEED TO PULL your FENDERS with the correct amount of camber, tires, and ride height it works fine