[ThunderTortoise]

The shop I'm working with is concerned that the larger brake calipers on the Turbo will interfere with 17" wheels, but they also say they haven't tried it on anyone's car yet. Has anyone successfully mounted 17" wheels on their Turbo?

 

[RB007]

AFAIK, the calipers are the same size for both the NA and Turbo engines. You can easily go down to 17" wheels with the Turbo.

 

[ktdevil5]

My CX-50 Meridian (Turbo) has 18" from the factory with room to spare

 

[mkolean]

I have 17s installed on my Turbo - zero issues.

 

[cashmonee]

I have 17s installed on my Turbo - zero issues.

Not to go off topic, but did you find improved ride comfort going from the 20s to the 17s?

 

[mkolean]

Ride is better, still on the harsher side. Switching from POS Goodyear OEM tires to Falken Wildpeak's was worth every penny.

 

[DerKrampus]

17" Miata Wheels. Fits well, except the offset in the rear makes me want to 🤮

 

[Krancher]

The shop I'm working with is concerned that the larger brake calipers on the Turbo will interfere with 17" wheels, but they also say they haven't tried it on anyone's car yet. Has anyone successfully mounted 17" wheels on their Turbo?

17's and all terrain Toyo's with no issues and better handling.

 

[Litfuse]

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17" Miata Wheels. Fits well, except the offset in the rear makes me want to 🤮

That offset is pretty bad. Honestly, this vehicle does not look right with 17” wheels.

 

[pedroboe]

Why not 18'' like the Meridian edition? That's what I was thinking about

 

[wrxified]

Why not 18'' like the Meridian edition? That's what I was thinking about

Yup yup. Love the 18’s on ours.

 

[Krancher]

I did the 17's to have more sidewall on the tire for the days off-road and to decrease road noise on the highway. I'm very happy with this setup. It has been a big improvement over the stock setup and the greatly improved traction from the all terrain tires has been a life saver with all the snow and ice this winter. Whatever setup you put on, pay attention to your wheel and tire weight. Increasing unsprung rotational weight will affect gas mileage, handling and braking. Even with the more aggressive tires, I just averaged almost 23 mpg on a 3000 mile trip (MT to CA) doing 80 -85 on the interstate and driving in heavy north bay traffic for 10 days.