Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
I wouldn't go any larger than 16" wheels personally.
As for maintaining the outside diameter of the tire, that has to do with tire sizing more than wheel sizing. Here's a good tire size calculator that will let you compare two sizes:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Your stock tire size is 195/60-14.
Do you say 16" wheels for appearance, performance, or economic reasons?
The 16's that I like have a +40 offset and are 7" wide. Is that OK?