Alright guys, thanks for your help, I did go with the 215/45/17s, very clean look, I'm putting on the springs this week so looking foward to that.

 

your lugs are a 12x1.5 thread and would have to see the wheel before making a comment on the other

 

The offset of the rim is the question...I have 17 x 7 in a 40 offset with 215/40/17 and have ZERO issues...When my tires need replacing, I will be moving to the 215/45/17 tires to help fill the gap a lil' more...I don't think there are any vibration issues running a 215/45/17 tire...Have no clue about the lug issue...

 

Well they told me that stock lugs would go on but it wouldn't be secure. So would I need a longer lug?

 

Your'e probably better off getting the tuner lugz. I beleive the stock lugz are too round at the base for the best contact with tuner wheels. By the way, why 215/45/17? According to 1010tires.com the best fit are 215/40/17. Any thoughts YELOSUB?

 

I have had bad experiences with past wheels, with denting and what not. Living in NY the more sidewall the better.

 

45 is a taller tire. This gives more flex and shock absorbtion than a 40 tire so it will be more comfortable, and it will also fill the wheel well better giving it a more flush look.

There are trade offs in that your speedometer will be affected. Also it will be slightly heavier thus affecting mpg and acceleration in turn for a higher final speed.

 

How would the tire size affect my speedometer?

 

45 is a taller tire, taller then your stock tires so it will throw off speedo, odometer.

 

Aren't stock 65s?

 

185/65/15 195/55/16 205/45/17, see the trend? That is what Tire Rack or Americas Tire will tell you is your stock size, plus one size and plus two size, at least this is what I always got when I was searching tires and wheels for my car. If you vary much from this, then it will effect your speedo.

 

or you can just use the miata tire size calculator http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

should the stock lugs be okay until i have a chance to pick up some tuner lugs??

 

^^^I would install the tuner lugs at the same time you put your new rims on...Im not sure if the stock lugs will work because #1. Fit the opening #2. Have enough thread rotations...Reference the 215/45/17 tire issue, there is a thread that discusses this issue...The 45 series tire from what I read gives you a nice ride with plenty of sidewall and it really fills the gap between the fender and tire nicely...As far as the speedo being off, it will only be off by a little bit so that wont be a biggie...Like I said, I have been rolling on 40 series for about a year now and I love they way they ride, but when my tires need changing, I will be putting on a 45 series...Good luck and lets see those pics when your done.....

 

will do, thanks for your help.