Enkei 15x8 +28 or 949 Racing 15x9 +36 any thoughts?

[The Driver]

In conjunction with... ???

I know your question was meant with good intentions; however, it takes the sum of all parts to truly answer this question. And sure, I guess I could search out every aspect of your car and every thread you've ever posted in or started but that isn't the point. You started a new thread and this thread deserves to be an independent entity.

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Wrong, as per usual.

Following 'road tracks' has more to do with the alignment than the tires.

And an alignment is done at a tuner shop, not a drive through. And the owner of the car has a say in how the car is aligned IN CONJUCTION WITH... ???



As always, wrong. And compounding the problem, you are a self-proclaimed expert that can't orate a complete sentence without needing to repeat some, if not most, of it.

225/45/15s on a 15x8 -




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You should really stop talking as you have failed to regurgitate information you heard into information you orate whereby someone trying to hear you can actual understand you.

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Subjective and in conjunction with... ??? You're an idiot.


The only post here worth quoting for truth.

Back to the OP's original question...

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I have a stock powered '02 SE which came with the OEM sport brakes. I have the 15x8 Enkei's wrapped in 225/45/15 R-S3s with SS brake lines. The rear sway bar is factory and the front is from Flyin' Miata. Flyin' Miata end links on all four corners. I don't have any additional bracing, etc. When I bought the car it came with a HD double-hoop "roll bar" which would've been a deal breaker on most days; however, the price was too good to pass up. Power steering is still functional and I am using the OEM steering wheel.

The tires 'thump' a bit on cold Oregon mornings but only until they come to temp. Almost all of the roads in Oregon are tar paved vs. a heavy concrete mixture found in places like Texas. Given the restrictions on semi's, most of the "ruts" are in the far right lane.

I had the car professionally corner balanced and aligned by a well renowned shop in Portland, OR. There are three basic alignments with infinite slight adjustments in-between. In simplified terms, street, semi-track, and track. I went with the middle alignment specs which gives incredible driver feel and feedback without being just limited to track pleasure.

Of course an alignment is subjective! Just like a quarterback selecting his balls for a game is; however, I can tell you that on certain roads at certain times (temp and humidity) there is a bit of road pull. And I love it! It doesn't offend the senses and gives the car an incredible feel.

Personally, I wouldn't, and haven't, run anything but 225/45/15 R-S3s on either 15x8 or 15x9 wheels. That said, it is for a variety of factors. Primarily because of what I've run them in conjunction with.

Never underestimate the power of a prepositional phrase.

Yo, have you thought of what you write before posting in this forum?

And wrong as per usual? PROVE IT!

[WASABI]

Stoly your insight is good... just a wee bit personal.

[— Phatmiata —]

They don't make good educational cartoons like that anymore.

[— kung fu jesus —]

Welcome back, Geoff.

[Stoly]

Th th tha tha thanks, Steve.

[Pfunk]

Th th tha tha thanks, Steve.

This is completely out of line.

[— kung fu jesus —]

Th th tha tha thanks, Steve.

You're welcome Geoff!

I find it strangely ironic to be mocked by someone of your age and disability, let alone for you to give advice to other Miata owners considering the time, effort and THOUSANDS of dollars you wasted on your NA only to destroy it in short order through no other fault than your own. I hope the new location does you some good, but I don't think it will. Enjoy your vacation!

[— John J —]

The right size tire even for DD/track car also depends a lot on the suspension and the rear wheel HP. I am running 15x8 225/50x15's w/949's rims on my V8R with HP at over 360 to the rear wheels using Tein coilovers. Everything seems to work great. However, my ultra street tires don't cut it so my next set will be competition tires with the pending engine mods providing 60 or more HP or so..

[mx54life]

What happened here lol. Such a waste of intellect. Without respect, discipline and a pinch of common sense how and why we claim to be human. So dangerous to top on someones thoughts.......under medicated maybe?

[—tsingson—]

Sucks that it had to go there. But anyways, back on track. A lot of good information here.

[The Driver]

What happened here lol.

We had a collision, and someone was sent to another place, far from here.

[— kung fu jesus —]

The right size tire even for DD/track car also depends a lot on the suspension and the rear wheel HP. I am running 15x8 225/50x15's w/949's rims on my V8R with HP at over 360 to the rear wheels using Tein coilovers. Everything seems to work great. However, my ultra street tires don't cut it so my next set will be competition tires with the pending engine mods providing 60 or more HP or so..

Someone once reminded to not forget the tires are part of the suspension too, meaning the sidewall flex, construction, etc. I never though about it that way but it's an interesting point.

[Pfunk]

I am leaning toward a 205/50/15 solution for my next set of tires. Although I love the lateral grip the 225/45/15s I have on now, I am not a fan of the heavier steering on my manual rack. I have 15x8 6ULs, so the 205s should fit well enough, depending on manufacturer. The variance between tire makers has always made me chuckle. It'd be like buying a 4x8 sheet of ply and having it vary +/- 3" depending on who made it!

[— Phatmiata —]

I would be interested to know what tires you end up getting since you guys in Japan seem to have a much better selection of tire options for 15" in performance tires than we get in the USA

[Pfunk]

http://www.bridgestone.co.jp/corpora...014120802.html

These are the newest big deal here in Japan; I am considering them but at $250 a tire, compared to $150 a tire for Toyo R1Rs it's a steep ask.