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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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hey,

im going to be getting some 16" rota slipstreams, what size tire should i get? i would like it to b e a nice size, but not too big bc i plan on dropping my civic about 1.5" - maybe 2" all the way around. what tire size would you guys suggest? thanks
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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205/45r16
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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Yup.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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You can get away with 205/50/16 if you like the beefier tire look and as long as you're not slammed.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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Only problem is that will throw off his speedo.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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Not necessarily...I have 205/55/15's on my Sol, and it actually corrected the speedo. I'm now dead on with radar guns, while everyone I talk to is 1-2mph slow. Either way, the difference is so miniscule, he wouldn't notice.
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 04:32 AM
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Well on top of that your gearing will change. So your car will feel more sluggish. Also mpg will go down.
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 06:39 AM
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

^That always helps me out when I feel forgetful or stupid.
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 08:01 AM
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why would mpg go down?
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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It wouldn't. True, it takes a hair more power to roll the wheels around, but the speed increase compensates for the most part.

Sluggish? That's one hell of a no.
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