2008 Mazda MX-5 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 6.5x16 · 7x17 · 6.5x17 · 7.5x16
Offset: ET55 · ET45 · ET65
Backspacing: 5.42 in · 5.67 in · 5.02 in · 6.31 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
Tire size: 205/50R16 · 205/45R17 · 185/50R17 · 215/55R16

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0i MT · 2.0L, LF-VE, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i MT · 2.0L, LF-VE, I4, Petrol	7x17	ET55	5.67 in	205/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i AT · 2.0L, LF-VE, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i AT · 2.0L, LF-VE, I4, Petrol	7x17	ET55	5.67 in	205/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, L8-DE, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET55	5.42 in	205/50R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, L8-DE, I4, Petrol	7x17	ET55	5.67 in	205/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, LF-VE, I4, Petrol	6.5x17	ET45	5.02 in	185/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, LF-VE, I4, Petrol	7.5x16	ET65	6.31 in	215/55R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2008 Mazda MX-5 Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

15-inch — 9 documented builds
14-inch — 4 documented builds
13-inch — 1 documented build

14 documented builds.

Diameter

Staggered · 15×6.5 ET41 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Konig Helium Bronze

Front: 15×6.5 ET41
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 14 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 14 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×7 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: ATS Cup LE

Front: 15×7 ET38
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 23.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×7.5 ET43 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: SSR Type C

Front: 15×7.5 ET43
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 24.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 13×8.5 ET25 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk Racing TE37

Front: 13×8.5 ET25
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 55.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter -3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 14×7 ET28 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei

Front: 14×7 ET28
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 33.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 20.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter -2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×6.5 ET0 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Subzero

Front: 15×6.5 ET0
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 55 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 55 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×8 ET25 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Konig Flatout

Front: 15×8 ET25
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 49 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 11 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 14×7 ET19 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei RPF1

Front: 14×7 ET19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 42.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 29.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter -2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 14×5.5 ET46 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk CE28N

Front: 14×5.5 ET46
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 3.7 mm less outward poke
Inner edge 21.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width -1" vs OEM
Diameter -2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×7 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TRMotorsports C1M

Front: 15×7 ET30
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 31.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 18.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×7 ET43 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: RAYS Gram Lights

Front: 15×7 ET43
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 18.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×6.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mazda MX-5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk TE37

Front: 15×6.5
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter -1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2008 Mazda MX-5

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.