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Youngun 08-20-2013 03:48 PM

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Flares are soo nice. I flared my miata a few months ago

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377028133

Leafy 08-20-2013 03:51 PM

Those wheels and tires fit perfectly under the stock fenders.

Savington 08-20-2013 09:48 PM


Originally Posted by Leafy (Post 1045535)
Those wheels and tires fit perfectly under the stock fenders.

+1. We're not much for form over function here. The car would be more aerodynamic with the stock fenders, and those wheels/tires fit under stock fenders.

If you're not on 245s or 275s and you have flares, you're doing it wrong.

Edens 08-21-2013 07:54 AM

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15x10 and 275 A6s

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377086080

18psi 08-21-2013 08:40 AM

/\ He's doing it right :)

M.Adamovits 08-21-2013 08:44 AM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1045731)
/\ He's doing it right :)

+1

Does it not rub heavily on the front flares though?

Leafy 08-21-2013 08:46 AM

It shouldn't, because camber. The local CSP car just switched to AK NB flares and they dont rub.

M.Adamovits 08-21-2013 08:50 AM


Originally Posted by Leafy (Post 1045734)
It shouldn't, because camber. The local CSP car just switched to AK NB flares and they dont rub.

Must be just the lighting, looks like the tire extends past the flare.
Either way, they look great.

Edens 08-21-2013 11:22 AM

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No rub at all, front or rear. lots of camber in both ends too.

better pic of front
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377098651

On the street I run 15x9 with 225/50R15 Toyo R888
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377098571

18psi 08-21-2013 11:25 AM

wow that looks seriously cool

I'd try to black out the rivets cause they kinda stand out a bit, but overall that car looks like it means business

Leafy 08-21-2013 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1045831)
wow that looks seriously cool

I'd try to black out the rivets cause they kinda stand out a bit, but overall that car looks like it means business

Naw, bright pink nail polish on the rivets. Flat black normally looks stupid (IE like a car thats in primer) unless it has neon highlights. I want to do my car in a flat color, but it cant be black, gray, or white, because it'll just look like primer.

concealer404 08-21-2013 11:32 AM

How can there be such a huge range of doing it wrong and doing it right on the same page?

Youngun 08-21-2013 03:28 PM


Originally Posted by Savington (Post 1045629)
+1. We're not much for form over function here. The car would be more aerodynamic with the stock fenders, and those wheels/tires fit under stock fenders.

If you're not on 245s or 275s and you have flares, you're doing it wrong.

Agreed!

Youngun 08-21-2013 03:31 PM


Originally Posted by Edens (Post 1045826)
No rub at all, front or rear. lots of camber in both ends too.

better pic of front
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377098651

On the street I run 15x9 with 225/50R15 Toyo R888
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377098571

Twinsies!

soviet 08-21-2013 04:12 PM


Originally Posted by Edens (Post 1045826)
No rub at all, front or rear. lots of camber in both ends too.

On the street I run 15x9 with 225/50R15 Toyo R888

I came.

M.Adamovits 08-22-2013 11:37 AM


Originally Posted by Youngun (Post 1045956)
Twinsies!

Not exactly. He needs flares, you don't.

mx5-kiwi 08-26-2013 07:02 AM


Flares are soo nice. I flared my miata a few months ago

It might not have "form over function" to some youngun but it looks mean to me!

Very aggressive, I like it.

charchri4 08-26-2013 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mx5-kiwi (Post 1047259)
It might not have "form over function" to some youngun but it looks mean to me!

Very aggressive, I like it.

He who likes style over function must also like the tail lights of those who don't. I would be glad to demonstrate that prinicple with my dumply little girl car... :)
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377525163

jepperimmen 02-06-2015 04:42 AM


Originally Posted by Edens (Post 1045826)
On the street I run 15x9 with 225/50R15 Toyo R888
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377098571

What ET are you running on those 15x9?
Will 15x9 ET0 fit with 225/45-15?
THANKS!

charchri4 02-06-2015 09:27 AM

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Yikes noob this is an old thread! But since mine was the last post - 2 freeking years ago - in it I'll update.

I did end up putting flares on mine to fit monster truck wheels under it.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1423232866

I can beat him on the track but I can never be as cool!
http://i59.tinypic.com/kda25k.jpg

Before you ask I'll tell you they are a welded steel frame with a fiberglass skin and they are without a doubt the dumbest way anyone ever made flares. Do not try this at home!
http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/...ps80f5fff3.jpg

The tires are 265/40-17 on 17x10 +25 wheels.

A few folks earlier in this thread said they regretted cutting the fenders and putting flairs on. I most certainly do not regret it but keep in mind most of what I do to this car is just because I like tinkering in the garage with it. I figure since I started with a $500 Miata I have nothing to lose by doing dumb stuff like cutting the quarters off it... :)


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