What size for New Tires?
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Originally Posted by ron4row2
So they are both a bit smaller than the stock tire and each wider. The advantages of the wider tire would be better handling and traction... correct.
Yes, you are correct. An additional advantage of a smaller sidewall (what has been recommended so far) is lower sidewall flex, and therefore better handling. Front tires will last a bit longer too, or at least wear evenly, since they won't have the tendency to roll over onto the sidewall under hard cornering.
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02-09-2007, 11:05 AM
Originally Posted by forourspam
Ronnie--
Yes, you are correct. An additional advantage of a smaller sidewall (what has been recommended so far) is lower sidewall flex, and therefore better handling. Front tires will last a bit longer too, or at least wear evenly, since they won't have the tendency to roll over onto the sidewall under hard cornering.
Yes, you are correct. An additional advantage of a smaller sidewall (what has been recommended so far) is lower sidewall flex, and therefore better handling. Front tires will last a bit longer too, or at least wear evenly, since they won't have the tendency to roll over onto the sidewall under hard cornering.
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Originally Posted by ron4row2
That being said, would the 45 or 50 series tire be better?
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SK
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02-11-2007, 11:28 PM
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I would suggest using a calculator to get the proper fitment. My '00 TL came from the factory with 205/60R16 tires. I wanted a bit more meat, so I used this website's chart:
http://www.tirereview.com/?type=cc&i...3c73d=179#plus
to come up with my meatier 215/55R16s and I was super happy. Not a squeak outta those tires the entire time, and they stuck!
http://www.tirereview.com/?type=cc&i...3c73d=179#plus
to come up with my meatier 215/55R16s and I was super happy. Not a squeak outta those tires the entire time, and they stuck!
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#44
02-21-2007, 11:03 PM
Unbelievable! 42 replies and not a single Tire Size Calculator link... http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html. C'mon guys... technology is your friend!
Enter the stock size 215/55/17 and the alternative size you're comparing, and the tool will tell you how much taller/shorter, wider/narrower, etc. and also how much your speedo will be off.
Have fun!
Enter the stock size 215/55/17 and the alternative size you're comparing, and the tool will tell you how much taller/shorter, wider/narrower, etc. and also how much your speedo will be off.
Have fun!
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02-21-2007, 11:24 PM
