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#16978 of 17119 Tires for the Miata by ateixeira

Feb 15, 2013 (3:01 pm)

So I've been whining about the Miata's stiff ride for a while, and finally I did something about it.
 
Researched a lot, and found several people running larger-than-OEM tires. Old timers will recall I run a large set on my Forester a few years ago, and that was a good experience.
 
Any how, OEM size is:
 
205/45R17
or 215/45R17 with run-flats (bigger, don't ask me why)
 
I got:
 
215/50R17.
 
It's 4.9% bigger than what I had, but the OEM run flats fall between the two.
 
Adds 0.4" of sidewall, which I wanted to try to make speed bumps and pot holes more tolerable.
 
They come next week, I'll try to get good before and after pics. I'm hoping they ride better and fill out the wheel wells nicely. The old tires look puny and leave huge gaps.

#16979 of 17119 Re: Tires for the Miata [ateixeira] by rsholland

Feb 15, 2013 (8:34 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 15, 2013 3:01 pm)
The old tires look puny and leave huge gaps.
 
I beg to differ. I think your car looks just about perfect with the standard tires. It's really a sweet looking car AJ. Will the new ones look better? Maybe, maybe not.
 
Bottom line I hope it achieves what you're looking for.
 
Bob

#16980 of 17119 Re: Tires for the Miata [ateixeira] by kyfdx HOST

Feb 15, 2013 (9:36 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 15, 2013 3:01 pm)
I hope that works for you, bit it seems like a bad idea..

#16981 of 17119 Re: Tires for the Miata [rsholland] by ateixeira

Feb 16, 2013 (12:29 pm)

Replying to: rsholland (Feb 15, 2013 8:34 pm)
I think the flared fenders only emphasize how small the tires are. The wheels are big, but the tires look like a rubber band wrapped around them.
 
Will get some before and after photos.
 
I went 225/60r16 on my Forester and didn't regret it. Stock sizes were 205/70r15 and 215/60r16.
 
It's not like a crazy Jeep with huge tires.

#16982 of 17119 Re: Tires for the Miata [kyfdx] by ateixeira

Feb 16, 2013 (12:30 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 15, 2013 9:36 pm)
One guy responded and says the ride is better, and he's had it for more than a year.
 
There is no spare and all 4 tires will match.

#16983 of 17119 Re: Tires for the Miata [ateixeira] by kyfdx HOST

Feb 16, 2013 (1:56 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 16, 2013 12:30 pm)
The ride must be killing you.. I wouldn't want to do anything to degrade handling on a Miata.
That seems to be the main attraction.

#16984 of 17119 Re: Tires for the Miata [kyfdx] by ateixeira

Feb 16, 2013 (2:57 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 16, 2013 1:56 pm)
It is cold now so the summer tires get real hard, the actually don't grip well until warm. Also, it can get a little skittish on bumpy roads.
 
I could probably have waited a year but there is very little tread left anyway.
 
Unlike my NA Miata this one does not kick its tail out when you lift on the throttle. I wouldn't mind a little wheel spin.
 
Per my GPS my average moving speed is just 26mph, top speed 73. Depressing traffic here in DC.

#16985 of 17119 On the mend by volkov

Feb 18, 2013 (12:17 pm)

For Valentines Day I splurged on a plastic surgeon for a more handsome husband for Sandra. 3 boys had been away on a trip for the last week and despite being told multiple times to empty laundry and then take their suitcases to their rooms to put everything away they were left sitting in the hallway. I had come up from the basement and was heading to bed when I remembered I had not checked our front door was locked....
It is a trip I have made in the dark numerous times, but not with 3 suitcases lying in wait ready to pounce. As best I can recollect I stumbled on number 1 and my attempt to catch myself was thwarted by numbers 2 and 3. Not to worry, my fall was broken by the corner of the granite countertop on our telephone table as it gently cradled my face. Luckily there were only minor lacerations but as a doctor I knew that my nose wasnt supposed to sound like Rice Krispies when I pushed on it - something the rugby lads will know all too well. The kitchen was left looking like an abattoir as I stumbled about in the dark trying to get my bearings and make it to the bathroom. Pretty sure I had a concussion to go along with it which didn't help.
I did a basic home reduction to re-align things mostly but was still left with a face only Zara Phillips could love so Sandra called a friend of ours first thing in the morning who kindly saw me and did the proper job or so we hope. Thing is we have to wait a week to see how it turns out, so Sandra has another 7 days before her present is fully unwrapped. I said she might have to replace her 'trophy' husband to which she replied,"Aren't the trophy ones supposed to be 20 years younger?" Ouch! Happy Valentine's day to me!
Good news is that my eyes are no longer swollen half shut when I wake up, but that might be due to the fact I have resorted to sleeping sitting up. Post concussion fog seems to have lifted - even driving took a lot of effort and attention last week and following conversations was difficult.

#16986 of 17119 Re: On the mend [volkov] by fibber2

Feb 18, 2013 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: volkov (Feb 18, 2013 12:17 pm)
Oh man, what a mess! But at least your sense of humor seems relatively intact and appears to have survived the incident.
 
Best wishes for a speedy recovery and for the successful unveiling of the new nose!

#16987 of 17119 Re: On the mend [volkov] by xwesx

Feb 18, 2013 (1:08 pm)

Replying to: volkov (Feb 18, 2013 12:17 pm)
Dang!!!
 
I'll second Steve's comments, for sure. Hahahaha; your wife sounds like a realist, to me. Just remind her that, as with cars, it is far less expensive to keep the one you have than trade in for a new model!
 
My wife hates that I have these little LED nightlights strategically located throughout the house, but I've had my share of painful encounters with invisible objects, and those are all memories I prefer not to relive. That said, I've never had any contact as traumatic as yours (hey, at least I fully remember mine!), but I'll live vicariously on this one.
 
I think I need to get another pack of lights before I head home tonight.
 
Very glad to hear you're okay, even if worse for the wear, Nicholas.

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