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[twistedhhhdx625]

i was wondering what a good size in rims would be so that i dont have to adjust the hight of my car. i like it where it is.

[5570xr2]

The ride height shouldn't be changed with tires/rims.  Leave that up to the suspension.  The overall tire diameter should be as close to stock as possible (unless you want to re-calibrate speedo, etc.)  Here is a nice conversion guide to play around with:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I'm not sure what a good +/- tolerance is but I've heard up to 1.5% is ok

just my $.02

use the wheel fitment guide over at Techcapri.com to help guide you on your wheel lug and offset choices.

[Paul G.]

I have 17 x 7 rims with 205/40/17 tires mounted. Check out my pics in the gallery for a better idea

[twistedhhhdx625]

will 17x7in with 205-215/40/17 fit, also is there any way to switch from a four lug to a five lug set up?

[STE_6000]

the 215 tires may do some rubbing. as far as changing lugs, you could find a adaptor to make it more, or change the hub all together, but that might invole more pieces like new spindles and shafts.

[Paul G.]

215's will rub on the strut/spring tower. it will be too wide. The 205/40/17 is the recommended size with a 17x7 rim on the capri. I have about a fingers width in between the tire and strut. No rubbing..no problem.

[Paul G.]

a97sky, look at the gallery pics of my capri and you wil see the 17's with lowered h&r springs on tokico performance gas struts

[pmpsht]

You can also look at my setup with 17's and that same tire size, 205 40 17.  I think the recommended offset is like 43+mm, I know I'm running 40mm+ and it's real close to the strut tower and the, I think it's called the trailing arm? on the suspension, not sure.  These problems are only on the rear struts though.  My name is Cory when you go and look in the Gallery.

[spiro]

just while we are on this topic...

I am putting 205/40/16 with a 38 offset on mine next week.. will this be fine in clearance with the struts etc ??

Kind Regards,

[fayzaldean]

i would put on a set of 18 inch wheels they make the car look much better

[STE_6000]

you can go as much as 17s to make them smooth with the body and have clearance. anything more then that, you will hit, or have to get wheel spacers or a style that will make the wheel stick out from the car's body.

[spiro]

too big mate, police will be hounding if you put 18s.. especially here in Sydney..very strict.
Trying to keep the car as least attention seeking as possible and legal..

Regards,

[yen]

oversize rims are not worth the hassle. sure they look good but they're so impractical. tyres will probably cost more than your car and the already limited comfort will be something you'll be telling your chiropractor about
i think the general rule is, rolling diameter is to remain stock (wheel and tyre combined) and rim can be within 2" larger (diameter) and 1" wider (tread). try to keep offset at standard and the stud pattern is a strange 4x114mm, more suited to older cars and RWDs. finding rims i actually liked took me months!