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    2002 LX tire size, can I go up????

    the car now has 195/55/15. Can I put 195/60/15????? I'm hoping that I won't hit the shocks. Stock tires appear to be very small.
    Last edited by StockFS; 08-12-2005, 12:36 PM.
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    #2
    As TheMAN said, why would you want to go to a higher aspect ratio sidewall? This will only degrade the handling of the car as the taller sidewall will increase tire squirm. For improved handling, you want to increase the tread width and decrease the sidewall height. Consider switching to 205/50-15 tires as this is an acceptable fit on your 6" wide OEM rims and will only produce a 1.6% speeedometer error.

    Also check out: www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

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      #3
      side wall

      I know about handling. I just can't pass this deal on the tires. My only concern is wether it'll fit, so any one?

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        #4
        It should fit with no problems.
        You know asside from the whole handeling like an suv thing.

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          #5
          Why?
          Joe H
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            #6
            Originally posted by Vash00es
            Why?
            Because the taller (larger aspect ratio) sidewall degrades handling. In terms of handling, switching to a taller than OEM sidewall is a retrograde step.

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            02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
            MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
            MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
            Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
            MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
            Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
            Summer: 5Zigen FN01R-C 16 x 7" Wheels; Yoko S.drive 205/45-16s
            Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
            Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
            Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
            Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
            Red Line Synthetic Engine Oil; C/S Aluminum Oil Cap
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              #7
              That was directed at the guy wanting bigger sidewalls.. why?

              And if thats the case, wouldent the Low Profile tires with almost no sidewall be the best handlers?
              Joe H
              2000 Chevy Impala
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              Fun Times

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              U-Bend Delete, Resonator Delete,
              Flowmaster 40, Hi-Flow Cat, Optima Redtop

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                #8
                Originally posted by Vash00es
                That was directed at the guy wanting bigger sidewalls.. why?

                And if thats the case, wouldent the Low Profile tires with almost no sidewall be the best handlers?
                Sorry, I thought you were asking the question. My error. In general, the lower the sidewall, the better the handling. However, usable aspect ratio is determined both by wheel width and ride comfort constraints. The lower the aspect ratio, the harsher the ride.

                The original question dealt with a stock 6" wide wheel. It's not advisable to use an aspect ratio lower than 50 on that width rim.

                Live Free or Die!
                02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
                MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
                MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
                Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
                MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
                Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
                Summer: 5Zigen FN01R-C 16 x 7" Wheels; Yoko S.drive 205/45-16s
                Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
                Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
                Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
                Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
                Red Line Synthetic Engine Oil; C/S Aluminum Oil Cap
                Cyberdyne Digital Gauges: Tach; Ambient Air Temp; Voltmeter

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