1999 Mazda Miata

1999 Mazda Miata wheel fitment at a glance

This 1999 Mazda Miata is running BBS RS, staggered: 16x9 +3 up front and 16x9 +8 in the rear, wrapped in 205/45R16 front and 205/40R16 rear Hankook Ventus V12 EVO2 K120 tires.

It sits on stock suspension with a flush stance, meaning the wheel face lines up with the fender.

If you are searching for Mazda Miata wheel fitment, BBS RS on a Mazda Miata, 16x9 +3 wheels on a Miata, or what tire size goes with that setup, this build is a real-world answer, photographed and measured by the owner.

BBS RS 16x9 +3 specs (staggered)

The wheels are 16-inch in diameter and 9 inches wide with a +3 offset up front, and 16-inch by 9 inches at +8 in the rear, in the 5x120 bolt pattern the Mazda Miata uses.

A +3 offset on a 9-inch wide wheel puts the wheel face in a very aggressive position at or past the fender. Lower offset moves the wheel outward; higher offset tucks it in. The rear +8 offset on the 9-inch wheel keeps the rear in line with the front.

BBS RS 16x9 +3 on a Mazda Miata is a common Miata question, and this page shows exactly how it sits, how it clears, and what the owner changed to make it work.

205/45R16 / 205/40R16 tires on 16x9 wheels

The tire size is 205/45R16 front and 205/40R16 rear: a 205 mm section width with a 45 aspect ratio on the 16-inch wheel, which gives a stretched fit (the tire is narrower than the wheel, which pulls the sidewall in and helps clear the fender).

The owner chose Hankook Ventus V12 EVO2 K120. We stock Lexani LXTR-203 205/45R16 at $61 each in this size, and other 205/45R16 tires through the 205/45R16 tire search.

Searching for 205/45R16 tires on a Mazda Miata, or the right tire size for 16x9 +3 wheels? This is one owner's proven combination, and every wheel and tire package we sell ships mounted, balanced and ready to bolt on.

Suspension, stance and clearance

This Mazda Miata is on stock suspension, so the ride height is factory and the fitment you see here works without lowering the car.

No rubbing at all, front or rear, no spacers, rolled fenders. Rolling or pulling the fender is what most owners do once the wheel sits this close; it keeps the tire from catching the lip over bumps.

Stance: flush. The wheel face lines up with the fender. Flush fitment on a Mazda Miata comes down to the offset and width above; copy them and you get the same result.

Will 16x9 +3 fit a Mazda Miata?

Will BBS RS 16x9 +3 fit a 1999 Mazda Miata? This owner's answer is yes, with no rubbing.

6 other Mazda Miata builds in the gallery run sizes like 16x9.5, 15x8, 16x7, 16x8, so you can compare offsets, tire sizes and suspension before you order. See all Mazda builds.

Our fitment guarantee covers wheels bought through wheels that fit the 1999 Mazda Miata: pick the car, and every size shown is one we have checked for bolt pattern, hub bore and clearance.

Buy the same wheels and tires for your Mazda Miata

We carry BBS RS, though not yet in 16x9 +3: see the BBS RS sizes we stock, or every wheel that fits the 1999 Mazda Miata in sizes close to this one.

Financing is available on every set, and 1999 Mazda Miata wheels ship free when bought as a wheel and tire package.

About this build

Every car in the Threepieceus gallery was submitted by its owner or collected from real builds, with the wheel size, offset, tire size, suspension and clearance recorded as fitted. Check two or three builds with the same Mazda Miata and size before you order, and add your own ride once it is done so the next owner can see what fits.