What size tires did you go with. Remeber me, I went with 275/45/20. The only problem that I have is that when I have a full load (5 people) it rubs in the back. Do you think my rear tires are rubbing against the rear strut? I checked and I don't see any tire wear.

 

RXON20S, if my thinking is correct, it would be impossible for your tire to rub agains the strut. The body is what is moving; the strut is fixed and moves up and down (red portion pictured below) as the wheels/tire does.

So, I think you are right when you say that it is rubbing against the body, or the inside of the fender well.

 

i'm going with 245/40/20 michelin pilot a/s. that's the correct rolling diameter for that rim...the rims come in an 18" as well...email peter at wheelexpert.com and he'll be able to give you more details...

 

Thanks StrmRdr23. Have you considered 245-45-20's? That is closer to the stock size than the 245-40's.

If you don't know about it already, this tire size calculator works great:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

tried to find somebody that made 245/45/20, no luck

 

Thanks for the advice StrmRdr23 . I was thinking the same thing. I just cannot find where it is touching. On Monday I am going to take my rear tires off and do a long inspection to see where. Maybe I will have to push the inside fender back some. I had the same problem with finding a tire match, nobody makes a 245/45/20. That is why I had to go with the 275/45/20

 

That was my other thought as to why you didn't mention those. Sorry.

p.s. - excuse the "edited by LexRX" StrmRdr23, I hit the wrong button by accident

 

Nice wheels,

What company makes that wheel, and do they come in 18's?


20's are nice but I have seen 18's on the BMW X-5 that are tight, so I am going for that look.

In my opinion 20's or bigger look nice as long as you are tuckin rim. (Flat Laid Out ridin on air).


But anyways, still shopping and trying to keep the true form of the Luxury look.


Lates

 

very sweet and looks very nice, i like it!

How much did it cost total? Ya, i'd go with em 20's but i'm broke so if i do get rims mabbie just 18's hehe

 

sorry it took so long to post but i've been waiting and waiting for the tires to show up...got them on last thursday at carnutz in bellevue, wa...they have a great tech there...there's more pics in the gallery...opinions are welcome :eek: