You'll have a lot of sidewall. A lot of floppy tall sidewall.Originally Posted by I<3flippyheadlights
You'll have a lot of sidewall. A lot of floppy tall sidewall.
175/70/13 is a closer match to the OEM tire size (.4% too short). And 205/60/13 is even closer at .2% too short. In comparison, 185/70/13 is 2% too large.
Talk to a different guy.
Weren't you guys just recommending a 205? Wouldn't that be really large?
I'm so utterly confused...
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What do you mean "large?"
Would a 205 tire on a 5.5" wide wheel feel sloppy?
Not as much as the huge sidewall would.
205 width on 13x5.5 wheel sounds ridiculous.
Many OEMs shipped cars with a 205 width tire on a 6" wheel.
It's not ideal, but it won't be awful.
I think 205 would be a bit much. On stock Miata wheels its a 185 tire. Why wouldn't I want that on the same width but one inch smaller?
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Sounds like you've got it all figured out, then.
The internet is your friend.
http://www.wheelcalc.com/
I have nOthing figured out at all, I just asked a question. And I have been searching the internet, but it doesn't help you when you don't know what to search for.
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Take a deep breath. Life is good. Life is wonderful. You are in a position to possibly buy (or not) some really awesome wheels. 80% of the world population wishes they were in your shoes.
One more deep breath.
Do you like the wheels? Forget about tires. Forget about ride height. Forget about the state of the weather or how fast or slow you like to go around corners. Forget everything. Do you like the wheels? Then buy them (or not.)
After you answer that one question above, make the tire magic happen. They're only tires. If they suck you can get another set or just sell the whole package.
And for search terms, might I suggest things with "13" and "tire" in them? I found the link I posted with the phrase "13 performance tire".
Sorry that I seem a little agitated. But I can't just go out and buy things. My money needs to go towards other things so to get these I must sell the set I have on the car now. I have to be sure these will work as they will be my only set of wheels. So its tough, and because of this decision its turning me off.
The wheels? Well they are my favorite. I love reverse mesh, its why I have the OG sans on my car now because I can't afford real SSR's in 15 inch. So do I want them? Very much so. Can I make them work? I have no idea.
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Have you driven a Miata with a similar wheel/tire package before?
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