Anyone use 185/55-16's on stock rims?

[raserx]

I was looking at Blizzaks in this size thinking that narrower is better for winter and for a lowered car. Not sure if the stock rims can handle that size, however. Will they mount OK?

[MarvinM02]

As a Canuk(6 months of winter) I'd recommend going -1 size but keeping the width. I'm running 195/60r15 on separate steelies for the winter. The extra sidewall helps absorb some of the ice rut bounce. I don't know if the thinner tires would fit or not. Don't forget to get all 4 winter tires, the last thing you want is your front gripping while your rear slips and comes around on you.

[raserx]

I have 17" Racing Harts for summer , that's why I was going with the stock 16's for winter. Otherwise I'd do the steelies again.I work in a hospital so I MUST get to work no matter the weather. I've been doing the dedicated winter tire routine for years, would never be without them again. Tire Rack had a closeout deal on the 185/55-16 Blizzak LM-25' ,80.00 each. That's why I was hot for those...great deal!

[CTt3P5]

They might just work. According to the tire calculator on miata.net it would throw your speedo off -1.4%.

I double checked tirerack to see if they listed the rim width range for that size but they don't. Also noticed that they only have two left?

[raserx]

Yup....waited too long and they are all gone. I'm tempted to try the Dunlop Graspic DS-3 @ 77.00 per tire. They are new and have no reviews, however. It's those or the Blizzak WS-60 for 109.00. Are the Blizzaks worth the extra $$ ? That's a big difference. I only used Pirelli Snowsports in the past ,but they aren't made in our size.