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    Talking Tire and wheel size selection/options, 91 R/T!

    Ok, looking at some wheels for the white R/T,

    I want black as I think they look awesome on a white R/T. I have 2 styles I like but need to figure out tire size and offset. The car is lowered aprox 1.5-2 inches if memory serves.

    If I went 16", I would use a P225/50R16 and probably use the stock offset, which is around 45mm correct?

    If I went 17", what size tire would I use?

    I like this style -



    and this style



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    Re: Tire and wheel size selection/options, 91 R/T!

    http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html you can enter your stock size and see where you'll be at

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    Re: Tire and wheel size selection/options, 91 R/T!

    Quote Originally Posted by Bardo View Post
    http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html you can enter your stock size and see where you'll be at
    Thanks, I'll check that out, also wondering what real experience anyone has and how the car rides,

    Ok, 225/50R16 equals a 225/45R17 or 245/40R17 not sure if a 245 will clear.
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    Re: Tire and wheel size selection/options, 91 R/T!

    ride totally depends on the tires.. i went from 225/50r16 to 225/40r18 on one car and it rode better on more hardcore tires, go figure.

    i wouldnt spend money on an aftermarket wheel unless its at least 7.0 inches wide. On all k-cars go for something between 35 and 40 offset. 40 is stock on 6.0 wide wheels, but keep in mind that going to a wider wheel on the same offset is gonna eat clearance on the inside.

    for a 17, 225/47r17 is a good height and has huge selection and good price and will fit on 7.0.

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    Re: Tire and wheel size selection/options, 91 R/T!

    Yep, I would get an offset to move the wheels outward as they sit too far in, imho.
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    Re: Tire and wheel size selection/options, 91 R/T!

    245/40 is a bit big, I get a bit of rubbing on my Daytona and you want to mount them on an 8" rim. 225/45 is a better fit and you can mount them on a 7 - 8" rim. +35 is the common offset, some you will see +38 or +40. I would only recommend +40 on a 7" as Vigo said.

    I do like the black rim with polished lip on a white car.

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    Re: Tire and wheel size selection/options, 91 R/T!

    I like that 2nd pic, yeah Turbo3Iroc has it pretty much nailed. For ease of installation and clearance I would go with 225/45 for 17's on as close to 35offset you can get. They should clear OK. I dont think the 245/40/17's will clear w/o some very slight mods.

    Or the 16's would be good also

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    Re: Tire and wheel size selection/options, 91 R/T!

    Quote Originally Posted by Speedeuphoria View Post
    I like that 2nd pic, yeah Turbo3Iroc has it pretty much nailed. For ease of installation and clearance I would go with 225/45 for 17's on as close to 35offset you can get. They should clear OK. I dont think the 245/40/17's will clear w/o some very slight mods.

    Or the 16's would be good also
    Really? I love the first wheels and 2nd pick would be the last ones but he hasn't called me back. I emailed him, called and left a message yesterday with BOTH my numbers and nothing. Funny, he's lowered his price 3 times, can't understand why?
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    Re: Tire and wheel size selection/options, 91 R/T!

    i have 17x8s +35 with 245/40r17 on one car and that does clear on the inside with no mods but rubs the fenders on compression since my car is lowered so much. i think rolling the insides will fix it but i dont drive the car enough to care to do it yet so cant say for certain.

    17x7 +35 w/ 225/45r17 is a sure fire combo.

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