tire size question

[seananburke]

Ok guys, I've got the 1.6 miata i'm going to run in sts. I have the 16 inch wheel. What size should I run?

[John Brown]

7.5




on 15's!!

[Scuffcakes]

The RE-11 is available in a 205/45/16. That's not too terribly tall but it'll still be a gearing disadvantage.

[MARKP]

I'll make you a good deal on some lightweight 15x7's. Wheels don't even have a scuff on them. Probably been on the car 10 times or less.

[John Brown]

yep.. if your gonna play in $T$.. your gonna be ahead of the game by getting you some 15x7.5 now..

your gonna shoot yourself in the foot by running 16's

[backpacker6]

I'd say some 16x6's would be fine

[TennTechMan]

Seanan's a pretty good driver. He could drive right around the limited tire selection of 16" wheels.

Toyo does make a 225/45/16. I think Hankook does too. On the positive side, you shouldn't have to worry about running out of revs in 2nd.

[Scuffcakes]

Seanan's a pretty good driver. He could drive right around the limited tire selection of 16" wheels.

Toyo does make a 225/45/16. I think Hankook does too. On the positive side, you shouldn't have to worry about running out of revs in 2nd.

Yeah, but you'd have to down-shift to first at nearly every corner. Some people can make that work, I know I wouldn't wanna try.

That tire is almost 2" taller than the 15s.

[steverife]

Anybody make a 205/40/16? That was the hot size a few years back.

[Scuffcakes]

Anybody make a 205/40/16? That was the hot size a few years back.

Falken probably still does. As far as gearing goes, it's probably the best option. As for grip...

[John Brown]

this thread is about the same as someone asking what car to drive in order to be competitive in ST..........

why bother cutting across the grain??? go with the tried and true testing of the past two years or so..and get yourself some 7-7.5 x 15...and put some 195/50/15 Toyos on it ???????????

really.

[sentrase]

16" tires are roughly $40 more per tire. That alone makes 15's better given the choice. And of course the Toyo's with the super secret speed compound only comes in 15" size

[sentrase]

this thread is about the same as someone asking what car to drive in order to be competitive in ST..........

why bother cutting across the grain??? go with the tried and true testing of the past two years or so..and get yourself some 7-7.5 x 15...and put some 195/50/15 Toyos on it ???????????

really.

^ This right here.

[backpacker6]

I'd say some 16x6's would be fine

this thread is about the same as someone asking what car to drive in order to be competitive in ST..........

why bother cutting across the grain??? go with the tried and true testing of the past two years or so..and get yourself some 7-7.5 x 15...and put some 195/50/15 Toyos on it ???????????

really.

^ This right here.

I was being sarcastic. The 16's would slow him down just enough that he wouldn't be able to beat me.

Oh, by the way....does Appalachian sell the Toyo's?

[John Brown]

yep...