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Old 02-24-09, 05:29 PM
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What is the stock tire size for the Gsl-Se?

What size tire fits on a 1985 OEM GSL-SE rim?
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i'd say anything from 185 60 14 to 215 60 14. stock is 205 60 14

right now i've got junkyard tires on, 185 60 14 on front and 215 60 14 on back
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The 3 tires you listed would give you 3 different rolling diameters.

I thought the SE ran 195's stock?
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ses ran 205 stock. the change in rolling diameters between 205 and 215 is very little. plus the 215s balloon a little on the 5.5"wide se wheels. so i think it's like almost exactly the same.

My speedometer reads spot on with the 215s.
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Originally Posted by thunkrd
ses ran 205 stock. the change in rolling diameters between 205 and 215 is very little. plus the 215s balloon a little on the 5.5"wide se wheels. so i think it's like almost exactly the same.

My speedometer reads spot on with the 215s.

Gotcha, but the change from 185 to 215 would be more signifigant.


I'd say if you're running stock SE wheels, stick with the 205's
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stock tires were pierelli P6 205/60VR-14's
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that's true. i wanted to run 205s in the front, but the junky didn't have any. i just wanted to get something b4 rainy season, and not spend a lot coz i'm doing the respeed bb conversion.

$30 for 2 tires with good tread installed.

yes 205 is correct
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195/60 matches the speedo (theorhetically) on the other FBs, if that is what you have. Thats what I'm thinking on going on my LE wheels.
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Stock GSL-SE
205/60/14 - 852RPM (revolutions per mile) 60MPH = 60MPH

Comparable
185/65/14 - 859RPM 60MPH = 59.5MPH
195/65/14 - 841RPM 60MPH = 60.7MPH
215/55/14 - 865RPM 60MPH = 59.1MPH
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so 215/60/14?
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Originally Posted by thunkrd
so 215/60/14?
835RPM and 60MPH =61.2MPH
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This may help you guys..

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

It will do the math for you.
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Originally Posted by Sgt Fox
This may help you guys..

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

It will do the math for you.
Thats where I go
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lol i thought you were a genius haha
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