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Default FYI, 255/45/17 tires fit without problems on 8" wheels. also, quick question:
how off is my speedo with 215-45-17 tires?

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1.44% too fast
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meaning my speedo shows faster than I'm really going?
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Correct. 215/45 is 24.61" in diameter...225/45 is 24.97".
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it'll read 60 MPH when it should say 59.1
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Default tire calculator
<ul><li><a href="http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html">http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html</a</li></ul>
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