Right tires?

[02SiHB]

I'm just curious what would be the best size of tires for me if I planned on accquiring some 16' Rota Slips and some Eibach springs? I dont want itty bitty tires, but not huge giant bulky ones either.. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

[PRODIUS]

If you are commited to 16" wheels AND you wish to keep the same rolling diameter as stock, you have only 2 options

205/50/16 at 0.6% smaller than stock
or
225/45/16 at 1.0% smaller than stock

Hope this helps

[f1fever]

Use this link, it will give you all the info.

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

[BlasTech]

I think 205/50 would look most natural, but if you can settle for a few specific models of tire, you can also get 215/50 which is almost dead on. That size does exist (I know it did for the Kuhmo 711's) but its RARE.

[95 GSR]

215/45/16 azenis. remember even tho if the tire's diameter might be smaller than stock and thorw off the speedometer, the slower the faster. i rather have a smaller tire and go faster then to have a speedometer off by 3-5mph

[BlasTech]

95 GSR has a good point about smaller giving you a quicker accelleration. You'll notice it right off with the Slips (14.5lbs?).

Also, if you hang on to your stock wheels/tires, you'll be just fine with Azenis in PA, then you can switch back to stock for the icy months. Not to mention, the Azenis have a decent price. ;)

[02SiHB]

Thanks for all the help/

What if I go w/15s?