How much offset is too much?

OK, there’s a great deal near me on some nice wheels and winter tires from an NC Miata complete with TPMS sensors, 16" like the wheels on my Mazda5. Various websites show the offset on the Miata wheels @ 55mm, whereas the wheels for the Mazda5 are listed as being 42-48mm.

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Could I use these on my 5 without experiencing suspension issues? I expected the offset for a RWD car to be less than a FWD one, but this doesn’t seem to be the case with the NC.