Tire Sizing advice needed...please
#3
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iTrader: (4)
i don't see the point of running different spec tires front and rear
either you do 255/30/20 and 275/25/20 (spec), or 255/35/20 and 275/30/20 (1" overspec)
and btw, any reason why you want to do 255 on 8.5? it will fit, but to me it's a bit wide, i like 245 more. especially you are trying to do 275 in the back
either you do 255/30/20 and 275/25/20 (spec), or 255/35/20 and 275/30/20 (1" overspec)
and btw, any reason why you want to do 255 on 8.5? it will fit, but to me it's a bit wide, i like 245 more. especially you are trying to do 275 in the back
#5
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iTrader: (4)
i remember you don't particularly like stretched, you prefer more meaty setup, and i think this is pretty good for you
#7
Pole Position
iTrader: (6)
if you ask me, that's my recommendation. the front is a bit "thicker" but good enough to me. whether you go with 35(front) and 30(rear) profile is up to you, that's overspec but give you more cushions.
i remember you don't particularly like stretched, you prefer more meaty setup, and i think this is pretty good for you
i remember you don't particularly like stretched, you prefer more meaty setup, and i think this is pretty good for you
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#8
i don't see the point of running different spec tires front and rear
either you do 255/30/20 and 275/25/20 (spec), or 255/35/20 and 275/30/20 (1" overspec)
and btw, any reason why you want to do 255 on 8.5? it will fit, but to me it's a bit wide, i like 245 more. especially you are trying to do 275 in the back
either you do 255/30/20 and 275/25/20 (spec), or 255/35/20 and 275/30/20 (1" overspec)
and btw, any reason why you want to do 255 on 8.5? it will fit, but to me it's a bit wide, i like 245 more. especially you are trying to do 275 in the back
#12
Lead Lap
iTrader: (40)
when running tires on AWD car, the front and rear should be same rolling diameter.
275/30/20 and 235/35/20 both have same rolling diameter of 26.5" and circumference of 83.2"
you can put the sizes in a tire calculator to figure it out.
http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp
and
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
275/30/20 and 235/35/20 both have same rolling diameter of 26.5" and circumference of 83.2"
you can put the sizes in a tire calculator to figure it out.
http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp
and
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html