CCS2k1Max

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The soft sidewalls were an issue to me, I hated the lack of feedback the 512s gave and how the car tracked. However, 8 out of 10 people here don't seem to care, which leads me to believe that either I got a real bad batch of tires or the reviewers are just clueless.

I sold my 512s to DonGfun. PM him to see that he thinks of them, but I have the feeling that he didn't mount them on his car.

XGaSpAcHo

i know this thread is a bit old but i'm revisiting this issue since i'll be getting these tires sooner than i thought and don't want to get falkens due to some of the negative things i've heard about them. my stock tires are 215/55R17 and i'm looking at getting the toyo proxes 4. if i get them in 225/45R17 will that be ok? i understand that they will be wider but i'm not sure how the ratio works out. i want them to have about the same wheel gap so that my car doesn't look like more of a 4x4.

CCS2k1Max

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No dice if you don't want a bigger gap. Check out the stickies for the miata link. You need 225/50 or 235/45.

Bry

I just had my local NTB tire shop order a set of Proxes 4, $110 ea. in a 235/45/17. Should be here in a few day's. Hope they last well with tread wear though.

XGaSpAcHo

what about 235/50? too high a ratio?

that means the best fitting toyo proxes would be the 245/45? that's probably too wide.

or i can get Toyo Proxes TPT in the exact size as my stock tires. anyone hear anything about these?

CCS2k1Max

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Your stock rims are 7 in wide. Your better bet will be 225/50 (stock SE size), or go off spec w/ 235/45. 235/50 will not only look dumb like on mud tires, but your speedo will read too slow.

I'd go w/ the Proxes 4 in 235/45 if they aren't in backorder. I was going to do that, but I found a set of steelies so I bought snow tires instead.

XGaSpAcHo

according to the miata site (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html) 235/50 will show up as only 0.1 miles per hour slower on the speedometer while 235/45 is 2.2 miles per hour slower.

when you say mud tires...you mean too wide?

also, these seem pretty good and they come in the exact size i need: Avon Tech M550 A/S any thoughts on them?

XGaSpAcHo

anyone?

2K3MAX2NV

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i have the proxes TPT on my stock wheels same stock tire size from STS for $119 each no complaints at all for the time being they were on my car great handling in all weather I def recommend them

XGaSpAcHo

thanks todd. any reason you chose those over the proxes 4?

2K3MAX2NV

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well I didnt want to go back to Bridgestone since they were more expensive anyway and They didnt mention the Proxes 4 and I know Toyo was a good brand so I went with them

XGaSpAcHo

what are the specs on your toyos? i'm looking at getting them in 245/45.

rbrown81

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What do you guys know about putting a 235/45/17 Pirelli Pzero Nero M/S on a 17x7 rim? Will the sidewall roll be noticable? Should I just stick with the 225/50/17's ?

XGaSpAcHo

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

that might help

screamindman

Check out those Avon 550's, I'm running them on my Max right now. I can't give you treadwear info, I've only put 300 miles on them. But as far as performance, they rock, way better then stock. I'm running 225/45/18's, they are w-speed rated (168mph) and are all season radials. They got way more grip than my old Continental's that were a SUMMER tire. I thought the Conti's sucked, I got a sidewall puncture in one of the tires (In all my years, never had one of those). My Avons were $131 each from Tire Rack. Best money I ever spent. I've tried ton's of different tires on various cars, and I wish I had known about Avon Tech's a lot earlier. If you want a tire that will out perform most summer tires (except tires costing 2 to 3X more), and still get good wet/snow traction (haven't seen the snow yet, but so far everything else is as advertised) then try these tires out. I'm lovin' them.

2K3MAX2NV

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They are dup specs of the OEM tires. Your best bet is to go down to a STS and see what they have cuz they had to order mine. I also paid $9.99 a tire for hazardous coverage which means If i get a flat from the tire (not from glass or a nail) they will replace it free of charge, and that lasts for the duration I have the tires. Some might say thats a waste of $ but u never know. Also with Toyo's you can't mix and match when rotating the tires, you can only switch rear right with rear front, left rear for left front, which I think prolongs the life of the tires as well.

XGaSpAcHo

thanks guys. i'll have to stop by STS and see what they say.