Is the Mazda MX-5 Miata a slow car?
The Miata is not slow, however. Our test numbers were impressive. It made it to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds at the beginning of our loan and added only a tenth of a second at the end. It posted quarter-mile times, beginning and end, of 14.6 seconds. Yes, we hear you: A Honda Civic Type R will crush those times. And that’s true.
Is the Mazda MX 5 a nurturing car?
Mazda Miatas (okay, MX-5 Miatas) have been a part of our lives for so long that, at one time or another, we’ve felt nearly every way about the world’s most familiar roadster. But we would never say that we felt nurturing of a Miata.
What kind of noise does a Miata make?
The noise sounds like a tapping or rattling sound that begins when the engine is started and the car is not moving. It stops instantly when the engine is turned off. At speed, the sound either goes away or is masked by road noise.
What kind of wheels does a Mazda Miata have?
We chose Ceramic Metallic, a no-cost light gray/dingy white that looks as if it would always be cool to the touch. Combined with dark wheels, our long-termer looked about as sinister as a Miata is ever going to.
What kind of tires does a Mazda MX 5 Miata use?
This is a tire test we just had to do: There’s an expanding array of tire categories, ultra-high-performance all-season, ultra-high-performance summer, maximum-performance summer, extreme-performance summer-and even competition rubber that’s DOT-street-legal. One of our favorite sports cars, the Mazda MX-5, is well into its new generation.
How big are the wheels on a Miata?
It is a low cost, adequate performer that will last a long time. However it is an all-season tire and therefore is a compromise. It represents good value for the money. The factory tire size for the Miata is 185/60-14. The factory wheels (both steel wheels and alloys) are 14″ x 5.5″.
Why are the tires on my Mazda Miata wrong?
In many cases, the automakers are chasing benchmarks of limited real-world relevance to a consumer—a mile per gallon on the highway or a tenth of a second at the ’Ring. Other times, though, the rubber is the keystone to the car.
The noise sounds like a tapping or rattling sound that begins when the engine is started and the car is not moving. It stops instantly when the engine is turned off. At speed, the sound either goes away or is masked by road noise.