225/40/18 is the same as stock
I'm running 225/45/18 on the stock wheels... little more sidewall than the 40's
225/40/18 is the same as stock
I'm running 225/45/18 on the stock wheels... little more sidewall than the 40's
What tire, any rubbing issue?225/40/18 is the same as stock
I'm running 225/45/18 on the stock wheels... little more sidewall than the 40's
225/40/18 is the same as stock
I'm running 225/45/18 on the stock wheels... little more sidewall than the 40's
225-40-18 same as stock? Could you explain that, please> stock tire size is 215-45-18. I'm also soon to be getting some new tires and think I'm going to try the 225-45 on the oem wheels...
exactly...a 225-40-18 compared to stock is 2.1% too fast, where the 225-45 is 1.4% to slow. The diameter for the 225-40=25.1" to the 225-45=26" compared to stock size which is 25.6." I've actually done this before, just didn't understand the statement that a 225-40 is the same as stock, it's not... both 40 & 45 series in a 225/18 will be close to stock size, not the same as. Just trying to clarify... http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
What tire, any rubbing issue?
exactly. I dont think that a lot of people realize this. They think that a few tenths of an inch don't make a difference, but they do.
I didn't mean they were EXACTLY the same, but they are the closest you can get to stock without worrying about the rubbing you get in the rear with a 225/45 cause it's meatier.
i know. I wasnt referring to anyone specifically.
I'll probably go with a 225-45 on the stock wheel, I do have the concern of rubbing, a few millimeters make a difference for sure. I'm not to sure about running a 40 series on a 7" wide rim, not really recommended by anyone in the tire service industry. I know guys on here and other forums claim to run on them with no issues, just think using a 225-40 on a 7" rim is pushing it. I'd hate to roll off a rim autoxing my car. The stock size really does suck for this car, very limited choices for sure...
(drinks)exactly...a 225-40-18 compared to stock is 2.1% too fast, where the 225-45 is 1.4% to slow. The diameter for the 225-40=25.1" to the 225-45=26" compared to stock size which is 25.6." I've actually done this before, just didn't understand the statement that a 225-40 is the same as stock, it's not... both 40 & 45 series in a 225/18 will be close to stock size, not the same as. Just trying to clarify... http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html