Ordered new tires- Sumitomo HTR Z III
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no no no.
the very best calculator on the web period is:
http://www.dakota-truck.net/tirecalc/tirecalc.html
the very best calculator on the web period is:
http://www.dakota-truck.net/tirecalc/tirecalc.html
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From: Overland Park, KS
Originally Posted by G35Now!
Thanks! Never been too good with figuring out +1's on tire sizing.
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Originally Posted by blnewt
I like your tire size combo, only problem, the tires I now have decided upon (Falken Ziex912s) aren't available at Discount tire in the 255s, but they do make the 235/50 fronts and 245/45 Rears, I think that will be better and still take advantage of the staggered wheels. Think that should be decent?
With those, the front tires will be .6" taller than the rear, and the bulge difference will be even greater than stock.
For the height, you'd be better off iwth 245/45 all around..... as long as the buldge on the front doesn't bother you.
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Road noise? Tough to say, because I read from a review that the tires are a little noisy at first but "break in" after a few hundred miles.
So far, there's a little bit of noise while cruising at speed, but they're quieter than the stock tires at low speed.
I'll wait a bit before I offer my final verdict on noise. Personally, I thought the stock tires were pretty loud. In fact, 90% of what I consider to be road noise in this car seemed to be from the tires. Smooth to rough roads were night and day difference in noise volume. I blame the tires.
So far, there's a little bit of noise while cruising at speed, but they're quieter than the stock tires at low speed.
I'll wait a bit before I offer my final verdict on noise. Personally, I thought the stock tires were pretty loud. In fact, 90% of what I consider to be road noise in this car seemed to be from the tires. Smooth to rough roads were night and day difference in noise volume. I blame the tires.
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No idea why no one has ever listed this one... gives a visual difference for those who have trouble with the math... and gives you a rough estimate of how far off your speedo will be.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Originally Posted by soundmike
now that's cool!
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From: Toronto, GTA north
here's one that I like......
Great topic guys...
tire replacement is a real PITA with the S
I'm considering going with 8.5" rims all around with 245/45.
One benefit should be less understeer & better turn in.
Great topic guys...
tire replacement is a real PITA with the S
I'm considering going with 8.5" rims all around with 245/45.
One benefit should be less understeer & better turn in.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by blnewt
I like your tire size combo, only problem, the tires I now have decided upon (Falken Ziex912s) aren't available at Discount tire in the 255s, but they do make the 235/50 fronts and 245/45 Rears, I think that will be better and still take advantage of the staggered wheels. Think that should be decent?
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by silverG2007
Sumitomo HTR Z III from tirerack for $669 delivered.
235/50/18 F
255/45/18 R
They got great reviews and seem like a nice alternative to the more expensive options out there.
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235/50/18 F
255/45/18 R
They got great reviews and seem like a nice alternative to the more expensive options out there.
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I'll be interested in a report at half life.
Any noticeable performance differences compared to the Bridgestones?
& going slightly + sized?