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Old 08-30-2013, 11:36 AM
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Best tire size for 17" rims

What's the best tire size to use that won't mess with the speedometer?
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For daily driving and longevity, check these newer tires out. Off-brand but pretty amazing so far. I have these on my Subaru 2.5rs commuter car. UTCG 540!!! $260shipped is stupid cheap.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=006348&cs=205
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For 17"x 8" 235/45ZR17.
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Old 08-30-2013, 03:44 PM
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I'm running 235/45r17 on 5.5 gen wheels. They are a tad taller.
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I'm using 215/50-17 on my 17x7 g wheels.
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235/45/17 is as close to the stock 16' tire size as you can get I think. That's what size I'm going with.
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Originally Posted by JSutter
I'm running 235/45r17 on 5.5 gen wheels. They are a tad taller.

My 96 came with steel wheels, and ran 205/65-15 according to the FSM.
According to http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
205/65-15 are 25.5"
235/45-17 are 25.3"

The 235/45-17 are .2' shorter and the speedometer will be fast by 0.6%,
or reading 60MPH while driving 59.6mph.

This is a very close match and will ensure a safety margin in regards to speeding tickets.

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From http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tir...5r15-235-45r17




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Originally Posted by jfactor
what's the best tire size to use that won't mess with the speedometer?
235/45
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Originally Posted by lsn8088
For daily driving and longevity, check these newer tires out. Off-brand but pretty amazing so far. I have these on my Subaru 2.5rs commuter car. UTCG 540!!! $260shipped is stupid cheap.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=006348&cs=205

good find there i may try these
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Old 09-22-2013, 01:41 AM
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Ended up getting a set of Hankook tires, both dry and wet traction is amazing so far. Tires are about 3/4" taller so the speedo is off by about 0.94 mph, but still some awesome tires.
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