NA. It was stock when I got it, I know exactly what you mean. My build has been towards “maximum fun for a street car” and while I LOVE it.... Sometimes I miss the stock days!

In fairness they’re awful in snow (as I learned, one wheel later) but are ahead of any all seasons I’ve used for ice.

If you can find them in the right size, try dunlop direzza zii star specs. Extreme performance summer tires that are also fantastic in rain.

Why don’t you guys ever put together videos like this?

Wait.... Does mazda offer matte paint on the Rs?

Operation Offroadster, I know you want to. Also can I be ungreyed please?

As long as you’re fast you can get away with anything haha

Chucks for life. Although nothing beats barefoot

Welcome to the club!

This was a great review, and you made an automatic sound better than in any other article I’ve read. This might have j became my plausible dream car.

It’s like a crazier, lowered juke.

Nowadays the mini (and bmw) configurator can hardly even be called that. A few colors and choice of trim. Trim choice further narrowing available colors.

If you’re ever in Washington I’ll hand off the keys to a heavily modified Miata. Might even take you too a local rallyx practice spot if you ask nicely!

I’m frankly amazed at the positive reactions. That thing is hideous

If only more stock wheels looked like this instead of the silver/black two toned monstrosities that have become so common on commuter cars

Is this a regional thing? I drive at least 20,000 miles a year in Washington state for work and I’m yet to see a single one of these

I have the same lug nuts. Ignore the haters hahaha

Are there any rwd hot hatches? I was thinking about this earlier, seems like it could be a great way to differentiate...

Good thing Porsche hasn't joined in on the pickup game....

I'm 19, just learned how to drive stick in a Ranger, and waiting on the right NA miata for my first car purchase. Hopefully this helps restore some faith...