Help with 19" wheels please (GS)
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Help with 19" wheels please (GS)
I have just about convinced myself to get some 19" rims. The questions I still have are:
My 2001GS is the first car I ever owned.
Thanks for all your help and opinions.
- how wide a rim to get?
- what size tires to get? (no stagger)
- if I add the L-Tuned package will I have to worry about rubbing?
My 2001GS is the first car I ever owned.
Thanks for all your help and opinions.
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Could i go with 245/40/19 Tires?
What would that mean as far as performance/ride and life of tires? Hows it compare to the 245/35/19?
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What would that mean as far as performance/ride and life of tires? Hows it compare to the 245/35/19?
Thanks
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245/40/19: overall diameter is too tall, possible damage of susupension, limited tyres to choose from. 40 series might have a bit more meat for wear/comfort(really too small to notice). but i would NOT get the wrong size tyre in the first place.
just some tyres w/higher tread wear such as TOTO T1-S, DUNLOP 9000 both are excellent performance tyres
just some tyres w/higher tread wear such as TOTO T1-S, DUNLOP 9000 both are excellent performance tyres
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guys,
if you are in s.cal and want some toyos, my friend's tyre shop ha great prices...for other name brands, tirerack's prices are usually very good, plus NO TAX.....if you do not want the hassle of mail order, my friend can also match the rack prices, PM me if you need to
if you are in s.cal and want some toyos, my friend's tyre shop ha great prices...for other name brands, tirerack's prices are usually very good, plus NO TAX.....if you do not want the hassle of mail order, my friend can also match the rack prices, PM me if you need to
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hey gs4will,
i have 245/40/19s, i go into the city sometimes and i wanted more protection.. also i have the ltuned shocks and springs. no problems with rubbing at ALL!! it does look a LITTLE.. and thats very little.. bigger then i would like..(bigger meaning the profile) but i can live with it since i want more protection.. hope that helps!
-T
i have 245/40/19s, i go into the city sometimes and i wanted more protection.. also i have the ltuned shocks and springs. no problems with rubbing at ALL!! it does look a LITTLE.. and thats very little.. bigger then i would like..(bigger meaning the profile) but i can live with it since i want more protection.. hope that helps!
-T
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According to the calculations from this site:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
if i compare the stock 215/60/16 to some 245/40/19
the difference in radius is only 0.25 inches, difference in diameter is 0.5 inches, and difference in circumfrence is 1.7 inches
Would that much of a difference really effect or "possibly damage" my suspension"?
By choosing 40series it would give an added 0.5 inches of sidewall, above the 245/35/19 tires.
I am a tires/wheel newbie, and I would definatly like to know what everyone here thinks, and thier reasons.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
if i compare the stock 215/60/16 to some 245/40/19
the difference in radius is only 0.25 inches, difference in diameter is 0.5 inches, and difference in circumfrence is 1.7 inches
Would that much of a difference really effect or "possibly damage" my suspension"?
By choosing 40series it would give an added 0.5 inches of sidewall, above the 245/35/19 tires.
I am a tires/wheel newbie, and I would definatly like to know what everyone here thinks, and thier reasons.
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The radius measurement you gave means that the car will ride.25 inches higher than your current set-up, and, the fender well will be filled .25 inches MORE.(Radius is distance from the center of the wheel) It wont effect your suspension at all. But, dont expect the ride to be the same if that is what you are wondering...
To calculate the change in your Speedometer reading, visit:
http://www.therangerstation.com/Spee...rom_Tires.html
Be patient, the server for that site SUCKS......Try the link multiple times if necessary....Tiny
To calculate the change in your Speedometer reading, visit:
http://www.therangerstation.com/Spee...rom_Tires.html
Be patient, the server for that site SUCKS......Try the link multiple times if necessary....Tiny
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In theory will a 40 series tire offer a more comfortable ride than a 35 series tire?
I'd imagine it's barely noticable if at all... but in theory?
are there any other pros/cons to a 40 series vs. 35 series??
I'd imagine it's barely noticable if at all... but in theory?
are there any other pros/cons to a 40 series vs. 35 series??
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Are you talking about a 35/40 series tire with the same width????
If you are, a 40 series will be slightly more forgiving on bumps but should offer the same handling capability.
Now, if for example you are talking about a really wide tire, then a 40% sidewall vs. a 35% sidewall may have a more noticable difference in both ride height and performance...Tiny
If you are, a 40 series will be slightly more forgiving on bumps but should offer the same handling capability.
Now, if for example you are talking about a really wide tire, then a 40% sidewall vs. a 35% sidewall may have a more noticable difference in both ride height and performance...Tiny
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