Whiplash

presently have 15" rims
185/65R15 86H

going to 17", what tires will i need??
and what width can i safely go to with say a 2" drop?? (drop shown in sig pic)

tia..
Si V

1niceSi

marty what kind of rims are you getting?

the usual size is 205/40/17...but you could probably go wider, 215.

Whiplash

surprise surprise
one of the sets recommended in my other thread James i'll tell ya that much

40 eh?? damn, was looking for a little more than that..
it's gonna be a bumpy ride..

Whiplash

so if i was gonna do the Dunlop thing i'd be looking at the SP FM901 205/40ZR17 correct??
any other recommendations??

1niceSi

marty...depending on the wheel well size you might be able to fit 205/45/17...

are you online right now at 5:20 or not? your thing says offline, but you just posted....WTF??

Whiplash

heh heh....me sneaky...

ya i'm here
can't find any 45's tho

1niceSi

ah ha...i knew it....change your status so it says online...what are you hiding?

what do you mean, can't find 45's...then change to a different brand of tires...it looks like i'll be getting a set of toyo's.

Whiplash

ahhh..proxies eh??
ya, i was just checking them out too..

i'm kinda here and not so...scouring the net for the best deals
freakin' rims are gonna cost me my left testie

1niceSi

i'm getting mine...195/50/15 for a good deal from SW20_MR2...toyo T1S for $550 for a set of 4 no tax.

send him a pm he could probably get a good deal.

also, Type R Boy on CSI has his own shop, who can probably get some good tires...let me know, i'll send him a pm.

check out tiretrends.com....they are canadian.

Whiplash

cool, thanx..
i'll let ya know k??

checked the toyo site, and they have nothing that'll fit..
the only thing close has a width of 5.5, 6.5 or 7.5 and i'll be needing 7..

off we go again

Whiplash

only thing so far is the Pirelli PZero Asimmetrico
205/45/17
anyone know what they're like price wise and performance wise??

and if they'll for sure fit w/o any rubbing??

Cantonagod

I've got 40s' on my 17s' with about a 2 inch drop and I don't think I could get a 45 on without rubbing.
Check out Yokohama Pradas and Nitto as well.

Whiplash

Jeff..didn't you go from a 14 tho??
so, you're moving up 3 sizes right? i'm just going 2, would that make a diff or no??
i just really wanna keep the o.d. the same if i can..
i'll check out the yokes and Nitto's...thanx..

again guys, thanx..

imported_ryanhook

Marty! The internet is your friend. Use this tool:

[window]www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html[/window]

Whiplash

thanx Ryan..
so i could go 205/45 then.. .8% difference overall

**Ryan, quick off topic..
just did a re-install on PS6..
tried to save the image of the screen shot of wheel dimensions, but only offered html and gif..
how do i add jpg to the list??

Whiplash

hmmm..interesting
i was browsing thru "tire rack" and screwing around with the "see yer car with wheels" and for every 17" they recommended a 215/45/17

so i can go even wider than the 205 safely to the 215??

sorry guys for all the dopey questions, but this is the first time i've done any wheel mods..

likin' the Yoke's too Jeff..
thanx!!

Cantonagod

I can get the the Yokohama Pradas for $180 + tax for 205 40 17

Whiplash

Jeff..
can you also get a deal on 215/45/17's??
i'd like to run all that i can

215'll gimme better dry traction, and the 45'll gimme the same od..

thanx if you can do anything..

(thinking i'll have to have a look at different rims..this is getting 'spensive )

Cantonagod

I'll check for ya.

Whiplash

thanx muchly my friend..