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Forum nameHandling/Suspension
Topic subjectNew Rims question
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22796, New Rims question
Posted by Pushin420a, Mar-04-04 03:57 PM
Hey guys I JUST ordered a new set of rims....question be, what size tires you guys recomend. Here is the link to my e-bay auction

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2463920866&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOAB:US:6

I wanna get the best ride, look and feel possible.
22799, RE: New Rims question
Posted by Pitchblack98, Mar-04-04 04:34 PM
a 215/45/17 is 1% faster than your stock tires which means if your speedo reads 60 mph your really going 59.4 mph

a 225/45/17 is 0.4% slower than your stock tires which means 60 mph is 60.2 mph

So either of those will keep your speedo close to accurate. you can check other tires size combinations here http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
22800, RE: New Rims question
Posted by CODE4, Mar-04-04 04:51 PM
Depends on what you want. If you want handling over drag racing then I would get 205 width - that is perfect for 7" wide rim. Anything over that and you will start to lose cornering ability since the sidewall flexes inward more so the bead seats. If you want higher traction for launching purposes then go for a 215 or 225.
22801, RE: New Rims question
Posted by Pushin420a, Mar-04-04 04:58 PM
I want handling and ride comfort...I really don't care abotu drag and launching..I just wanna hit turns hard.

Also guys you have any idea's on lugs, I know I can get them from any tuner store, but I was looking for you guys idea for my style rims..

Give some ideas guys...