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Old 07-31-09, 07:31 AM
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Well i found a set of OEM 18s and the tires on there now are 225/40 fronts and 255/40 rears...

The rears are like new and the fronts need to be replaced... i dont want to replace all 4 tires so i was told i could just do 225/45 front and leave the 255/40 rear and i know i dont and probably couldnt run 255/40 fronts...


so the question is will i be fine with 225/45 front and 255/40 rears i know they said keep it in stock tire specs but i herd its all about the diameter...

rear: 255/40R18 = 26"
front: 225/45R18 = 26"

sooo will this work?

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Old 07-31-09, 11:49 AM
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i can sell u my wheels lol
Old 07-31-09, 11:51 AM
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Lol ur too far
Old 07-31-09, 11:53 AM
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yes that will work, your within .2% rolling diameter front in back. you will be fine.

for an awd car going staggered it's about rolling diameter between the fronts and rear. mine is within .1% of each other and they have been on for 15K. no issues what so ever.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Ok great thanks for the responce !!!
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