this is such a noob question but whatever,
+43 specifically, is it doable without spacing or any complications? 7" rim.
thanks

also is 235 definitely too wide for a 7" rim? 215 ok?

i sort of paid attention when these things were discussed previously but i cant remember without search, sorry

 

+43 Will work fine, you should have no rubbing at all. However I believe the perfect tire size for a 17"x7" rim is 225/50-17.
-Cyrus

 

215 and 235 are recommended by tire companies that sell packages for 17 x 7 rims, ex: tires.com just sold me pair of rims 17 x 7, tire options were 215/50/17, 235/45/17, 235/50/17. i chose the 235/45/17, we'll see in a week how these are, those sizes should be fine

 

i posted a question about this a couple days ago. 235 on 17x7 = no good. 225 or 215 is best for the 7" wide rim.
check this thread:
recommended tire size for 17x7
you can also check this site for comparison to your stock tires:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

thanks a bunch guys. yeah i figured the 235 = no good but 215 should be better. 225 of course is perfect.
best of luck waveridr- should be good!

vyrus are yours over 40 offset?

 

mine are 43 offset on a 235/40/18 18x7.5". origninally they were 48 but I have 5mm H&R spacers. no problems at all

 

43 looking good then, thanks!

 

for the best look to with 38-40mm. Although 43 will work, the rim will still be a little inset.

 

so basically, cosmetically, 43 isnt as good as 40 but it will work without a problem right

 

Yes.


BTW, finally put the badge on. I likey.

 

got pics ?
mine's in my page. its small in the pic but ill get new ones up.
show me

 

No pics, sorry. I am without any ability to download pics at the moment.
I saw yours but the combination of my crappy monitor and the small pic made it impossible to see.