17's to 15's
12-06-2002, 12:44 PM
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17's to 15's
What do I need to get keep an even ride hight on my gsr? I know my car needs to be lowered with 17's. In the winter I am gonna use my stock 15's with snow tires. Can you let me know what type of setup I need to buy and also how I would adjust it and how easy it is to adjust. Thanks.
12-06-2002, 02:13 PM
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
The stock 195/55-15 tires are about the same height as 205/40-17s.
Those are some skinny ass tires, and Integras with no body kit on em with 17" look stupid if ya ask me.
I'd go with some 16" wheels and 215/45-16 Falken Azenis.
The stock 195/55-15 tires are about the same height as 205/40-17s.
Those are some skinny ass tires, and Integras with no body kit on em with 17" look stupid if ya ask me.
I'd go with some 16" wheels and 215/45-16 Falken Azenis.
12-06-2002, 06:22 PM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
The stock 195/55-15 tires are about the same height as 205/40-17s.
Those are some skinny ass tires, and Integras with no body kit on em with 17" look stupid if ya ask me.
I'd go with some 16" wheels and 215/45-16 Falken Azenis.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
The stock 195/55-15 tires are about the same height as 205/40-17s.
Those are some skinny ass tires, and Integras with no body kit on em with 17" look stupid if ya ask me.
I'd go with some 16" wheels and 215/45-16 Falken Azenis.
Choose your wheel offset wisely..
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12-06-2002, 07:20 PM
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if you're going with winter on the 15's.. and whatever on the 16's... the world is your oyster..
if you don't mind how fast tread wears.. falken azenis have excellent traction and a good price... :thumbup:
if you don't mind how fast tread wears.. falken azenis have excellent traction and a good price... :thumbup:
12-07-2002, 10:53 AM
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They also stick like nothing else short of a BFG g-Force KD (which costs twice as much) or an R-compound.
I've seen the 215/45-16 Azenis on some assorted cars, there weren't any problems.
I've seen the 215/45-16 Azenis on some assorted cars, there weren't any problems.
12-07-2002, 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by crash
those falken tires are heavy
those falken tires are heavy
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12-08-2002, 12:01 AM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
The stock 195/55-15 tires are about the same height as 205/40-17s.
Those are some skinny ass tires, and Integras with no body kit on em with 17" look stupid if ya ask me.
I'd go with some 16" wheels and 215/45-16 Falken Azenis.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
The stock 195/55-15 tires are about the same height as 205/40-17s.
Those are some skinny ass tires, and Integras with no body kit on em with 17" look stupid if ya ask me.
I'd go with some 16" wheels and 215/45-16 Falken Azenis.
Why do you think 17's with no body kits look stupid, I would think it would be the other way around
12-08-2002, 01:02 AM
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Originally posted by M.D.
Why do you think 17's with no body kits look stupid, I would think it would be the other way around
Why do you think 17's with no body kits look stupid, I would think it would be the other way around
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