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Old 01-24-04, 07:20 PM
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Biggest tire on stock rims?
Ok i have the 14x6 w/ 114.3x4 bolt pattern (phone dialer rims). What would be the biggest size i would be able to run? The stock size is 185/70/r14 if that helps
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Old 01-24-04, 10:31 PM
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This should help you a little bit. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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I'd say 195-60-14's on a 6 x 14 rim....205 is to wide of tire for a 6"
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Would i be able to do a 205/55/14 Nitto NT 555 Drag Radials be to big if im only using it for the track?
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Yes... The 55 would stiff'n up the role...

BTW: The 55/sidewall means, its 55% of the width of the tire.....but that should be okay
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The previous owner of my car had 235's installed, they are still on there, and the car drives alright.
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