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hey how low should i go on my tires??

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Old 09-03-2001, 08:08 PM
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hey yo i got some coo *** 15x7 i was wondering what i should get 205/45/15??
 
Old 09-03-2001, 10:51 PM
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speedo will be jacked!!!! it will read all wrong
 
Old 09-04-2001, 01:08 AM
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Originally posted by killamaxi
hey yo i got some coo *** 15x7 i was wondering what i should get 205/45/15??
U would have to lower ur max and get used to the messed up speedo. I figure if I get pulled over I will use that for a reason
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Old 09-04-2001, 07:02 AM
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or just get some fatty 18 in wheels and 225/40ZR18 tires and not have a speedo problem at all.
or purchase some 225/65/15 michelin pilots great tires cost some money though.
 
Old 09-04-2001, 09:26 AM
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Also....

you can use this site to make sure you get the right size---> http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Old 09-04-2001, 12:11 PM
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Actually, if he gets lower profile (ie, smaller diameter) tires then his speedo and tach will read as if he were actually going faster. So while you think you're blasting down the highway at 80mph, it won't feel like it and you may actually get passed by some Geo Metro or UPS truck because you'd really be doing 60 or 70-something. On the other hand, the car will probably accelerate faster because of the lower effective gearing.
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