91HellCat
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Because I got the 235s for free? :shrug:
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235/45/17 tires on 5 spoke FSVT wheels?
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Because I got the 235s for free? :shrug:
Head
New CEG'er
wow $60 to mount, is that normal?
Yeah. There are places that will do it for 50 if you look though. It can be as cheap as free if you buy 4 new tires and you maybe threaten to kill them. The whole killing thing could be a bit unnecessary however.
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
is that a real question?
Brent372
Official SE Event Coordinator
FYI..
I am running 225/45/17's on FSVT 6-spokes with no issues
I am running 225/45/17's on FSVT 6-spokes with no issues
bxd20
CEG'er
i have 225's
i have 225's
I run 225/45-17s on 17" FSVT wheels (the 6 spoke version from 2004, but it's the same in every dimension as the 5 spoke). I have Yoko Avid H4S tires. Completely stock suspension and no rub, even when loaded or in tight turns.
I think 235s will be hit or miss... probably more often a "miss" than a "hit".
The 225/45-17 size is nice because it's only a hair taller overall than the stock size. This means that #1 the speedometer stays close and #2 there is a big of extra rubber, making the wheel to fender gap look good. Otherwise the car could look 'lifted'. (This pic taken from a low angle makes it look somewhat lifted, but viewed from a normal height it doesn't look that way.)
i have 225's
I run 225/45-17s on 17" FSVT wheels (the 6 spoke version from 2004, but it's the same in every dimension as the 5 spoke). I have Yoko Avid H4S tires. Completely stock suspension and no rub, even when loaded or in tight turns.
I think 235s will be hit or miss... probably more often a "miss" than a "hit".
The 225/45-17 size is nice because it's only a hair taller overall than the stock size. This means that #1 the speedometer stays close and #2 there is a big of extra rubber, making the wheel to fender gap look good. Otherwise the car could look 'lifted'. (This pic taken from a low angle makes it look somewhat lifted, but viewed from a normal height it doesn't look that way.)
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CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
Maybe it's the angle of the photo or something with those tires, but those FSVT wheels look tiny!! They look like 16" for some reason. :shrug:
bxd20
CEG'er
It's the angle. I should get some better pictures.
novellino21
Veteran CEG'er
yes you should, i am now considering this option.
jmcgee2000svt
CEG'er
I run 225/40ZR18's on 18" ADR wheels, stock suspension on my svt, no rubbing or issues, however when the wheel is turned all the way there is only about 1/2" clearance, so with 235's on 17's just make sure you have enough clearance to turn, especially goin over a small curb, our blazer had 275/45R20's on it and it didnt rub, but sometimes you go over a small curb in a driveway it would little bit on the pass. side.
bxd20
CEG'er
slightly better pic
slightly better pic
Sorry, last night was crazy, so I didn't have time to take a great pic. And the weather here has been horrible, it's nasty dirty.
This is with my cell phone.
The 225/45-17 does have a little more sidewall than 215/45-17, at least visually speaking, because the width makes the sidewall more pronounced with a tad more "bulge". Also this 225/45-17 would obviously have more sidewall than 225/40-17, but that size is too short overall, leaves a huge gap between fender and tire.
My OPINION (not fact):
215/45-17 keeps your overall diameter closest to stock. But with less sidewall it might look lifted. OK looking on stock suspension, best for slightly lowered cars.
225/45-17 slightly increases your overall diameter, giving the tires a slightly meatier look and decreasing that fender gap. If you're sticking with a stock ride height, I like this look.
225/40-17 slightly decreases your overall diameter. This would look really bad on a stock suspension. If you're lowering it would be ok, BUT the Contours are geared pretty short as it is, and this will only increase your engine RPMs at a given actual speed (not indicated speed, that won't change of course). I don't like this option period.
That's my $0.02. I'd play with a tire size calculator (google those words and you'll find one at a Miata site that's quick 'n easy) and see what you like.
slightly better pic
Sorry, last night was crazy, so I didn't have time to take a great pic. And the weather here has been horrible, it's nasty dirty.
This is with my cell phone.
The 225/45-17 does have a little more sidewall than 215/45-17, at least visually speaking, because the width makes the sidewall more pronounced with a tad more "bulge". Also this 225/45-17 would obviously have more sidewall than 225/40-17, but that size is too short overall, leaves a huge gap between fender and tire.
My OPINION (not fact):
215/45-17 keeps your overall diameter closest to stock. But with less sidewall it might look lifted. OK looking on stock suspension, best for slightly lowered cars.
225/45-17 slightly increases your overall diameter, giving the tires a slightly meatier look and decreasing that fender gap. If you're sticking with a stock ride height, I like this look.
225/40-17 slightly decreases your overall diameter. This would look really bad on a stock suspension. If you're lowering it would be ok, BUT the Contours are geared pretty short as it is, and this will only increase your engine RPMs at a given actual speed (not indicated speed, that won't change of course). I don't like this option period.
That's my $0.02. I'd play with a tire size calculator (google those words and you'll find one at a Miata site that's quick 'n easy) and see what you like.
