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Is there a tire available that is wider than stock but w/ the same rolling diameter

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Old 09-19-2001, 09:35 AM
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Is there a tire available that is wider than stock but w/ the same rolling diameter
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For a stock 17" rim?
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Huh?? I think you'd need a new wheel
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ya lost me
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Yes
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Default 235/45R17 is 1.4% off. 235/40R17 is 2.3% off.

No real good matches when sticking with 17", unfortunately.
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Default Closest size would be 245-40-17....but that's probably way too wide for the narrow stock rims....

...plus there could be clearance issues between the tire and the suspension arms.

I *think* some guys have gone with 235-40-17 or 235-45-17, but neither is exactly the same rolling diameter as stock.

Play around with different sizes at the link below...<ul><li><a href="http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html">Tire Size Calculator</a></li></ul>
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S03's in stock size have slightly more tread on the ground than RE040s
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