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Old 12-03-05, 10:35 AM
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Default What size winter tire to get??

I upgraded my 94 gs to 2000 gs 300 this past summer, i got the 00 gs with the L-Sprotine Kit, L-Tuned Shocks and Spring setup and 16" stock wheels with 215/60/r16 tires. I have upgraded the wheels to 20" with 245/35/r20 tires. Here is the issue the car is very low with the stock wheels that i dont think i would be able to drive in the snow that low, however the 20" setup raises the car to height that could handle the snow. My question is, is there a 16" tire setup that can give me a diameter equal to the 20" 245/35/20 setup?
Old 12-15-05, 01:26 PM
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225/60/16 is really close. I use this calculator: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I've noticed the winter tire size recommended on the GS is actually taller than stock. If you wish to also, 215/65/16 may be your choice or even 225/65.
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225/55/16- factory size for GS, I have winter tires on my GS in this size and work perfect. I know GS 300 have 215/60/16 from factory but GS 4 have 225/55/16.
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im running the 215/60/r16 with my car lowered with tein CS.
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