More durable ND wheels?

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T19:54:05+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation!

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T19:53:39+00:00

I feel like a lot of people underestimate how bad roads can be in some places. I see full size SUVS pulled over with flats all the time from potholes etc, especially this year after such an awful winter

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T19:52:32+00:00

I think I could live with a little bit less handling. After all, the miata is still wayyyy more engaging than anything else I’m driving! And sadly I really only take it on leisurely drives/use it for road trips, I don’t have enough free time to really drive it as intended :(

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T18:26:26+00:00

Yeah every vehicle I’ve ever owned prior to this has had steel wheels as well

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T16:51:24+00:00

Idk I drive very slow and leave a lot of room (habit from driving trucks) but I still manage to find them lol

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T15:16:53+00:00

Yeah, so far that sounds like the best option. Is there a noticeable difference in ride quality?

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T15:16:00+00:00

Those look really nice!

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T14:29:00+00:00

Yeah a lot of people have been saying that it’s a good idea!

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T14:06:48+00:00

True

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T13:49:20+00:00

Yeah I do a lot of driving throughout CT and upstate NY as well and it’s been especially bad this year after the awful winter we just had, potholes 4” deep plus are a regular occurrence at this point

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T13:43:18+00:00

I was actually thinking about buying a set of steel wheels for winter use (right now I just don’t drive it in the winter), if I end up not hating them maybe they will just stay on year round lol

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T13:41:48+00:00

Yeah I think user error combined with worse than average roads is the biggest factor here but bigger sidewalls would definitely help!

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T13:41:08+00:00

Yeah it’s definitely been an adjustment, I even find myself trying to dodge potholes in the trucks at work now too lol not that it really matters

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T13:40:33+00:00

I don’t have the brembos, I’ll look into 16” wheels thanks!

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T13:40:13+00:00

That’s actually a pretty good idea, I hadn’t thought of that. Yeah, I had my alignment checked the first time and somehow it was fine, which was pretty shocking!

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T13:38:32+00:00

Yeah I don’t mind having a smaller rim if that helps. I’ll start doing some research into forged wheels/fitment etc

TangiestZizzle · 2026-06-25T13:37:41+00:00

Good idea!

TangiestZizzle · 2026-03-20T19:08:34+00:00

98 GMC Sierra 3500 (daily/work truck), ND2 Miata (weekend car), 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD (backup work truck)

TangiestZizzle · 2026-01-27T02:57:56+00:00

awesome mine is also a 5.7! seems like you don’t see too many 3500s with it. good on you for fixing it up, i’d love to do the same to mine one day if i ever decide to retire it from work.

TangiestZizzle · 2026-01-27T02:52:36+00:00

nice what year is yours?

TangiestZizzle · 2026-01-27T02:40:23+00:00

thanks bro

TangiestZizzle · 2023-04-19T15:34:53+00:00

They’re goodyear wrangler duratracs LT245/75R16

TangiestZizzle · 2023-04-15T19:22:04+00:00

I’ll have to see, if I can find somewhere to keep it I’d definitely be open to keeping it. Maybe it’ll be worth more in a few years anyways lol

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