curious what the op ended up doing regarding tire choice. even more curious how a 195/55/15 ventus td soft ended up faster than a 225/45/15 rs3 on track.
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Shall let some of you say "see I told you so"
Trial fitted 17" with 225/45/17, it looks physically impossible. Don't think the wheels can turn without raising it substantially. See front wheel pics here: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392807386 |
So you're sticking with 195/55/15 ventus td softs?
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Time to pony up some $$$ and import tires
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Well, found some dunlop d03g 205/50/15 at $160 or spend a lot of money to import yoko 050 225/50/15 at $320.
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I don't suggest the 225/50 Once again the size is larger than what you can comfortably fit under the car. You might be able to squeeze it in, but its a compromise over a 225/45
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Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 1087765)
I've had naughty dreams about the 23.5x12x16 Hoosier slicks. Probably the ultimate Miata tire, although it would take an act of god to get them under the car. IIRC they want a 12.5" or 13" wide wheel.
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Originally Posted by guttedmiata
(Post 1103892)
Well I'm not God, so it doesn't take an act of God. Lots of cutting and a little welding. 12" wheel.
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Well, found some dunlop d03g 205/50/15 at $160 The 50 profile didn't rub for me much if at all (the sig picture shows these tyres fitted). The car handled amazingly well, very balanced with my setup. I am trying to replicate the balance I had with that setup on my new 9" wheels and 225 nitto's... P.S - I ran the Dunlop d03g 205/50/15 On a 7" wide rim BUT to also point out, a 6UL 9" rim and 225 tyre has proven to be apprx 2 secs a lap quicker, even with the car "balance" being out/not right. |
Originally Posted by mx5-kiwi
(Post 1103921)
I have run these exact tyres for half a race season and found them to be excellent. Dont count them out. I may not be quite as low as "suggested" but pretty close....
The 50 profile didn't rub for me much if at all. The car handled amazingly well, very balanced with my setup. I am trying to replicate the balance I had with that setup on my new 9" wheels and 225 nitto's... |
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Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 1103917)
Post pictures of your baller, shot-caller wheel and tire set up or I will have you banned for insubordination :party:
Sorry this is so off topic from the OP |
Originally Posted by mx5-kiwi
(Post 1103921)
The 50 profile didn't rub for me much if at all (the sig picture shows these tyres fitted). The car handled amazingly well, very balanced with my setup.
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Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 1104019)
205/50 is not the same height as 225/50.
(And, for that matter, why they're spec'd with one dimension in inches and another in mm.) --Ian |
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Originally Posted by codrus
(Post 1104024)
I really don't understand why street tires are sized with one dimension relative to the other one. It seems like overall diameter would be a more intuitive and useful spec.
--Ian https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392850743 |
Originally Posted by codrus
(Post 1104024)
(And, for that matter, why they're spec'd with one dimension in inches and another in mm.) --Ian |
Originally Posted by guttedmiata
(Post 1104031)
:confused::confused::confused:
Your particular race tires are not the subject of his rant. :giggle: |
Originally Posted by codrus
(Post 1104024)
I really don't understand why street tires are sized with one dimension relative to the other one. It seems like overall diameter would be a more intuitive and useful spec.
(And, for that matter, why they're spec'd with one dimension in inches and another in mm.) --Ian It's not like it's confusing or anything, come on guys :giggle: |
Originally Posted by Track
(Post 1104025)
haha, not intending to be a smart ass, but...its the standard...
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1392850743 There's so many to choose from! (old, old joke, from Grace Hopper I think). But I haven't seen a standard stupider than the street tire sizing one since the ISO was still trying to convince people to use CLNP back in the early 90s... --Ian |
Originally Posted by mx5-kiwi
(Post 1103921)
I have run these exact tyres for half a race season and found them to be excellent. Dont count them out. I may not be quite as low as "suggested" but pretty close....
The 50 profile didn't rub for me much if at all (the sig picture shows these tyres fitted). The car handled amazingly well, very balanced with my setup. I am trying to replicate the balance I had with that setup on my new 9" wheels and 225 nitto's... P.S - I ran the Dunlop d03g 205/50/15 On a 7" wide rim BUT to also point out, a 6UL 9" rim and 225 tyre has proven to be apprx 2 secs a lap quicker, even with the car "balance" being out/not right. I have also been on 195/50/15 Toyo R888 and 205/50/15 Federal Z201 and they have been outclassed by the Dunlop and Hankook. I hope to try the Yokohama A050 one day but they are really pricey. The dunlop does feels better and is consistently 1s faster than than the 195/55 Z221 |
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Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 1103917)
Post pictures of your baller, shot-caller wheel and tire set up or I will have you banned for insubordination :party:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...61426215_n-jpg https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...51627084_n-jpg https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...69285992_n-jpg |
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