Which Tire configuration?
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Which Tire configuration?
Ive decided to get 16's for the crx but I need help on the tire i should get with it. What configuration should i get with the 16's. I dont no jack bout tires but i think this may go good. 205/65/zr16. Will a 205 and 65(whatever this number is) work well or is there a better configuration. Also what is one of the best tire brands.(Ive heard alot about yokohamas) I plan on my car being a daily driver to school but also im gonna street and drag race it every one in a while. Thanks
midwest corn killer
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no a 205 65 will not work 65 is the sidewall size and thats the same as factory spec, the tires will rub because of how tall they are, go with a 205 45 16 tire, you can do a yokohama parada spec 2 those are decent. every body that i know that has had kumho ecsta supra 712s has like them untill they lost grip and wrecked their cars with them.... so tire is all on you.
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From: KCK
Try this to help gauge how much bigger you'll go over the stock size
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
I suggest a nice set of 15 x 6.5"...because the bigger and heavier the wheel the slower you're acceleration will be...larger diameter wheels will also accelerate the car slower
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
I suggest a nice set of 15 x 6.5"...because the bigger and heavier the wheel the slower you're acceleration will be...larger diameter wheels will also accelerate the car slower
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Originally posted by matt j
no a 205 65 will not work 65 is the sidewall size and thats the same as factory spec, the tires will rub because of how tall they are, go with a 205 45 16 tire, you can do a yokohama parada spec 2 those are decent. every body that i know that has had kumho ecsta supra 712s has like them untill they lost grip and 091recked their cars with them.... so tire is all on you.
no a 205 65 will not work 65 is the sidewall size and thats the same as factory spec, the tires will rub because of how tall they are, go with a 205 45 16 tire, you can do a yokohama parada spec 2 those are decent. every body that i know that has had kumho ecsta supra 712s has like them untill they lost grip and 091recked their cars with them.... so tire is all on you.
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Originally posted by static
look like a good high performance
look like a good high performance
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If you're getting them for Daily driving, DON'T get the Falken Alzenis (spl?). I have them. They are horrible in snow/rain. They grab onto every crack/bump/nook in the road.
I would however recommend them for Auto-X use. They are fantastic on dry pavement.
I would however recommend them for Auto-X use. They are fantastic on dry pavement.
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From: KCK
i liked dunlop sp8000s (unidirectional) for all weather performance at a reasonable price...sp5000s are also a good tire that are not unidirectional and get decent all weather grip and treadlife (i have been racing my pr5 with the stock sp5000s and they give you decent grip)
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the original paradas were far outperformed by the falken azenies, even though they looked almost the same. be sure to check actual reviews of the new paradas
