MX5 ND RF Mods

[MG458]

Hi all, am new to this forum (this being my first post!) so appreciate your patience with forum etiquette and the like

I have just purchased a Soul Red RF ND1 2.0L from a dealer who has added the following:

• Aero kit (minus the boot lip spoiler)
• Lowering springs
• Other various interior bits (rear camera and apple carplay)

I had the aero kit fitted sans boot spoiler as I am not a big fan of the thin lip, preferring to source a (subtle) ducktail. I have checked CarbonMiata for one but wondered if anyone had any other sources or had used CarbonMiata before.

Also, I am seeking some new alloys and am leaning toward the OZ Racing Italia 150 in Gloss Black but am also considering the OZ Racing Formula HLT (8-spoke) Matt Black. Any opinions??

Also, please advise what size wheel I could go to. Should 17" be the preferred size or could I extend to 18" without taking issues with the handling and ride and rubbing?? And how about the width?

Many thanks all!

[ian.prossor]

@Crystal_MX-5RF recently fitted some to OZ Ultraleggeras to their 30th Anniversary RF:

Mx5 rf 30 ae

My model of MX-5 is: 30 ae I’m based near: Chelmsford I am relatively new to the posting on the forum, although i have been a member since 2019. I have recently fitted some replacement wheels to my 30ae for no other reason than i want to keep the expensive Rays in pristine condition, and i am a bit paranoid ever since we had a set of alloys wheels stolen off our old ford street ka back in 2004. I got the wheels OZ Ultraleggera 7Jx17" Tyre Bundle - Matte Black × 1 from bbr and had the tpm val…

I think they look rather tidy:

MX-5 ND Photos Please

Stopped to take photos,on my essential trip to sainsbury’s [20210306_072244] [20210306_072120] [20210306_072007]

I would stick to 17" if you want a decent amount of rubber, depending on your offset you might be able to go wider than the stock 7Jx17 ET45. I have 25mm spacers all round but have slight rubbing , others have 20mm or 15mm without issues.

[Snelly]

Welcome to the club!

You need to have a look through a few of the forum threads - particularly the “what have you done to your MS5” one - there are quite a few posts regarding different wheels and there is advice on what works, but it is all a matter of taste. personally I would stick to 17" as 18" will bring with it some compromises that will make the ride/handling worse. There are many options that look good.

I recently bought a brand new ND (also Soul Red) and had the “factory” sports suspension. However the dealer did not do any realignment., so I had it done and it was out, so I would recommend getting it done - your tyres will thank you.

Good luck getting what you need/want.

[MG458]

Thanks both! Will take a browse.

Much needed info you’ve helped with.

I think I’ll stick to 17’s and will make sure the dealer sorts the alignment before delivery.

[Snelly]

Just for reference, this is what the alignment for my car was after it left th

e Mazda dealer and what it was after I had it independently “fixed”…