Winter tires/rims?

Yes they will.....1993 steelies from an Eclipse/Talon/Laser fit perfectly. If you can't find those specifically look for 14x5.5 +35 offset with the 5x114.3 bolt pattern and a hub bore of 67.1. My current set-up includes '93 Eclipse steelies with 185/70/14s with no rubbing, the recommened size would be 185/65/14.
 
CTt3P5 said:
Yes they will.....1993 steelies from an Eclipse/Talon/Laser fit perfectly. If you can't find those specifically look for 14x5.5 +35 offset with the 5x114.3 bolt pattern and a hub bore of 67.1. My current set-up includes '93 Eclipse steelies with 185/70/14s with no rubbing, the recommened size would be 185/65/14.
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Wow, there are a lot more choices at better prices with 185/65/14. Does the 14" rim look funny on a P5? Got any pics? :)
 
^^^^Yes there are but when you get all four with only one season on them for $100....it's a no brainer. :)

IMO...not too bad....nice and meaty. (lol2) Here are some pics.....these are at stock height. I'll get some pics with the new suspension very soon.

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That looks great, I'm amazed the caliper doesn't rub :p

The difference between the stock size and those 14s is 5mm, that's even better than the 195/50/15 tires I was using last year. Thanks for the tip eh!
 
Hey, I found a set of 185/70/14 tires for sale at a great price, doing the math it seems they'll be 13.2mm larger in diameter than the stock wheels (195/50/15). That won't rub with the stock suspension right?
 
Rfreeman said:
thanks for the response, maybe i'll pick up the set from my buddy for the winter
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Do it....you won't regret it!

CheeseHelmet said:
Hey, I found a set of 185/70/14 tires for sale at a great price, doing the math it seems they'll be 13.2mm larger in diameter than the stock wheels (195/50/15). That won't rub with the stock suspension right?
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I've had no rubbing issues at all while running these the last two years at stock height.
 
Offset will vary by year, model etc, ie: Protege5 are +50, 06+ MX-5 are +55 (16" wheels), Tribute are +45 etc....sadly I don't know the offset for the 626....
 
CTt3P5 said:
Offset will vary by year, model etc, ie: Protege5 are +50, 06+ MX-5 are +55 (16" wheels), Tribute are +45 etc....sadly I don't know the offset for the 626....
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Any idea where I can get that info? I'm having a real hard time finding reliable measurements :(
 
I asked another member who is a bit more familiar with the 626 and he thinks the steelies use a +50 offset.....
 
I've got the 626 14" steelies, and I'd guess they're around a +50 offset. I checked on the inside of the rim once and I couldn't find anything that said what they were. Mine have 185/70's on them, it's a pretty narrow rim.
 
Any advantages to going with 14's vs 15's other then price? 185 is skinnier then the 195's usually listed for 15's IMO I was always told that a skinnier tire did better in the snow/ice but that's just the old man's opinion, never really had a chance to check it out. Though my old Tempo with 185's was one of the better winter beaters I've ever had, never did get that stuck.
 
jlanger said:
Any advantages to going with 14's vs 15's other then price? 185 is skinnier then the 195's usually listed for 15's IMO I was always told that a skinnier tire did better in the snow/ice but that's just the old man's opinion, never really had a chance to check it out. Though my old Tempo with 185's was one of the better winter beaters I've ever had, never did get that stuck.
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Just price for me, you'll get better handling with a 15" because of the smaller sidewall.
 
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