E9 Tire choiced with stock rims

[mdf]

What size tires are we running out there.

I am currently running 195/70-14's
but am considering going to something wider
either 215/60-14's or even
225/60-14's (any clearance problems with these)

Any comments....

-MF

 

[TILLA]

Here is a calculator to see what the difference would be when using another size tire. the 225/60-14 shows to be virtually the same.

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

 

[jhjacobs]

Mine came with 215/60/14s (Michelin). I have not seen any problems.

Also just got the wheels acid dipped and repainted; they look great! I'm using clip weights on the inner lip and stick on weights inside the rim (as close to outside as possible) rather than clip weights - it keep the visible wheel very clean.

 

[petert]

I use Yokohama 215/60R14. Plenty of clearance and has a great profile with angled treads on the tire edge give it a clean look. Wide tread so it not only looks great from front and rear but holds the road. I researched many 14" tires and tested several on the car for profile appearance and these won hands down. You may or may not agree, but definitely check them out when you shop and compare.

Peter T
'73 CS