Mazda Miata Rims

nuhockeyfan · 05-09-2008

Anyone have any experience with putting Mazda Miata MX-5 rims on a GT? I know the pattern's the same but are the clearances similiar in terms of backspacing ect.?

opelwasp · 05-09-2008

Back spacing is very wrong.

Sparky73 · 05-10-2008

Not sure on the exact year of your Miata.. but it looks like the offset of the rims range from 40-43mm. A stock Opel GT rim only has a 20mm offset. You would be alright using anywhere from a 15-25mm offset, but an offset.. such as 40mm.. would not fit and will rub.

Here is a link to a recent thread about the current rims that will work on the GT with no rubbing or spacer required.

Opel GT Rims - Aftermarket Wheel Options

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nuhockeyfan Opeler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 7	Unanswered: Mazda Miata Rims Anyone have any experience with putting Mazda Miata MX-5 rims on a GT? I know the pattern's the same but are the clearances similiar in terms of backspacing ect.?

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opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,596 Provided Answers: 1	Back spacing is very wrong. __________________ Arguing online is the same as racing in the Special Olympics; no matter who wins, you're both still retarded.

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Sparky73 1000 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 1,279 Real Name: Jon Provided Answers: 2	Not sure on the exact year of your Miata.. but it looks like the offset of the rims range from 40-43mm. A stock Opel GT rim only has a 20mm offset. You would be alright using anywhere from a 15-25mm offset, but an offset.. such as 40mm.. would not fit and will rub. Here is a link to a recent thread about the current rims that will work on the GT with no rubbing or spacer required. Opel GT Rims - Aftermarket Wheel Options __________________ Current 1970 GT; Under Construction Previous 1969 GT; Street/Strip Project 1969 GT; White with Black Interior, Automatic 1969 GT; Black Parts Car 1969 GT; White Parts Car 1970 GT; Silver with Red Interior 1971 GT; Orange with Black Interior, Turbo 1972 GT; Red Parts Car 1972 GT; Blue with Black Interior 1973 GT; Pearl Blue with Black interior. Full body kit.

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