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Will Miata OEM wheels fit my '83 GS?

Old Nov 2, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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Will Miata OEM wheels fit my '83 GS?

I am selling my FB and a friend with a Miata wants to switch wheels before I sell it. I was wondering if the early OEM Miata wheels will fit my FB without any rubbing or clearance issues. Thanks!

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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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They are correct offset but they are the wrong bolt pattern. Just tryin to be a little more specific than the above said "no".
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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Try some Panasports.
While not as cheap as the Miata wheels,they look similar and are readily availible for the odd 110MM 1st gen lug pattern.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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Ahh...I always thought the non GSL-SE FB's had 100x4 pattern. Ah well. Thanks guys.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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im still not sure why mazda used such a weird bolt pattern, seems kinda of stupid looking back on it.

even old Z's had 114.3
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Hondas and Miatas have 4x100mm
GSL-SE and many many other cars use 4x4.5"

The 79-85 non-GSL-SE cars had 4x110mm

Never found another car with that bolt pattern, don't think I ever will.

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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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Mazda wasnt the only one.
The old Dodge Colts had 110MM too.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:28 PM
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some ATV's use 110mm aswell. haha i'd like to see a FB on some 10" ATV rims mud boggin'!
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Paradox
some ATV's use 110mm aswell. haha i'd like to see a FB on some 10" ATV rims mud boggin'!
LOL, might work in the back, on a drum brake setup. Never clear the front calipers though.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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old celicas had 4x110.. and i think daihatsu still uses the pattern... no idea why.
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