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From: Eric Moon <moon-7@blazenet.net>
Subject:Re: 13"x9" Keizer wheels (or other?) for '99 csp
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 1999 16:36:51 -0400

At 02:45 PM 7/3/99 -0400, William Schenker wrote:
>Will a 13"x9" keizer fit on a '99?  I'd like to run w/ a 6" backspace;
>will this fit?  I'm worried about clearing the upper A-arm on the rear
>(w/ either a 5" OR 6" backspace.)
>
>I already know that it will clear calipers front & rear; but I'm worried
>about that A-arm.



I don't know HOW much difference there is between Mark I & II Miatas, but
if you are concerned about the A-arm, I would go with the 5" backspace.
That's what I'm running currently.
I see no benefit to running a smaller wheel/tire in the front---that will
probably create a push.

Eric




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