Wider Tires...

[Eh_nigma]

Quick Question... tried a search, but no answer yet...

Original Rims, Original size rubber - 215/60/15
can I put on rubber that is wider? Ie, 225? Or is this not advisable?

[ptrudel]

i think you'd be fine but i'm no tire expert...maybe just call a local tire shop...they'll know for sure

[gre0481]

225 would be ok. Trying to remember if the rims are 6.5 wide or 7. But if you get to far from 215, yould need a bigger rim. Unless you like having big balloons on tiny rims.

Pluys thats not really safe, say a 255 on a skinnier rim. The tire shop will let you know how high you can go. DOn't have a book here at home.

If you go too wide, you'll get funky wear. And you want to get the most miles out of your tires.

[Grouch]

will be okay. Just remember though your speedo will read slower than your actual speed. Here's a handy little calcualtor to figure the differences.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

[ptrudel]

Originally posted by Grouch@Aug 3 2005, 09:48 PM
will be okay. Just remember though your speedo will read slower than your actual speed. Here's a handy little calcualtor to figure the differences.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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could get a 225/55/15 tho no?

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks! I went with the 225... feels pretty good actually... but yeah, thanks for all the help.

[adjennin]

I checked that and yes you are correct but I am not that concerned with a .97% difference. I am more concerned about the tires being too wide and rubbing.

[TwistedDreams]

i went wit 235