Tires on 14" BSS rims
 

WOOHOO!! Time for some new tires. Now, the question is what size to go with. I have 185/60R14 now. would it be possible to get something a little wider? if so, what does everyone else with the 14" bbs put on?

If it was me... and it wasn't going to be a winter tire... 14"s get 195/60/14 Azenis RT-615s.

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yep. The best track tire this side of ra-1's. I run those just because they're cheap and light on the little, ugly wheels. You can also get 205/55/14 nitto nt-555 drag radials which are the same construction and compound as the ra-1, but a different tread pattern.

I wasn't thrilled with the tread-life of my Azenis (on BBS 14"). It's not very cheap if you get less than 10k miles on them! I went with the last set of Toyo T1-S that edgeracing had (so paid ~$45 per tire) in 195/55/14 and am pretty pleased for around-town spirited driving. The sidewall isn't nearly as stiff as the Azenis, so the road imperfections are soaked up a bit (which is good with the stock Bilsten LE/R-pkg suspension). But that said, I'd never track it with these tires, and I probably would only buy them again if another deal came up (with the T1-R).

Right, but on the track the azenis will outlast anything aside from the ra-1's.

OP didn't mention the use of the tires, so I just thought I'd offer another viewpoint.

Yeah, I have a one-track mind.

I love my 195-60-14 Hankook RS-2s. Better wet traction than the azenis which is important in houston.

I'd cram the 225/40/14 Toyo T1Rs on there for maximum width and low low gearing!

although it wont grip nearly as well ;)

I'm trying to decide if I want to switch to ra-1's and buy a tire tail or not. I don't know if I'm ready for ra-1's yet, and / or if thats too much grip for my naivitae.

if you don't know that yet, you're probably not ;)

what about Azenis 912s? i know they're all-season, but they're comfortable as HELL and they last forever (UTQ 360)

I don't think I'll ever think I'm "ready" for that much grip though. I've done 8 hpde's now...I don't know.

there are track tires, and high mileage tires. I see no point in anything in between.

912s ARE high mileage tires. so yes there is a point. obviously A/S tires yield higher mileage than your RT615/RS2...

i just softened the TEINs all the way around yesterday. that + the 912s make the miata actually livable. i just can't have 2 roadsters pounding my kidneys 7 days a week...

I was supporting his selection.

I have 195/55/14 Toyo T1-R's. On the street they are awsome, but on the 3 autocrosses I've had them on my car is all over. I think it is mostly the 195 width, but I can't say for sure (my not so great driving might be behind it as well?).

so what would be the easyest tire size to slide on???

the RE01-R's are suppose to be even wider than the Azenis even if the number on the side says they are not. Expensive though

What kind of power and suspension do you have? Also what tire compound do you plan on running?