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mike13 · 11-21-2003, 10:23 PM

Hello,
Here in Pennsylvania we have shitty road conditions all winter and I'm searching for good snow tires. On average, 16" tires cost $20 more per tire than 15". The same goes for a 14" compared to 15".

I'm familiar with "plus sizing" wheels and tires for going bigger, but how about smaller? Would I be able to run a 185/75/14 the same way i could run a 225/35/18? Therefore saving a bunch of money on snow tires for the winter. I could pick up some 14" steelies to run during the bad weather season. does this sound like a feasible idea? I'm aware that i can run 195/65/15, but i'd like to see if i can go even smaller, for cost and traction issues.

I drive a 1996 SE model. 205/55/16 standard.

Warwick5s · 11-21-2003, 10:42 PM

the only thing i would be concerned with is your brakes clearing a 14" rim. but that tire size is correct according to http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

cdlong · 11-22-2003, 09:29 AM

our stock brakes are pretty small, 14s would probably fit. i would test it to be sure though.

ZOLTAN · 11-22-2003, 09:40 AM

14's fit.
If you want some inexpensive 14" wheels hit the junk yard and look for old z-car wheels.
I have a pair that are 14x6 +10.

.Eddie.

11-21-2003, 10:23 PM	#1
mike13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 41 Posts: 691 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"minus" sizing wheels and tires? Hello, Here in Pennsylvania we have shitty road conditions all winter and I'm searching for good snow tires. On average, 16" tires cost $20 more per tire than 15". The same goes for a 14" compared to 15". I'm familiar with "plus sizing" wheels and tires for going bigger, but how about smaller? Would I be able to run a 185/75/14 the same way i could run a 225/35/18? Therefore saving a bunch of money on snow tires for the winter. I could pick up some 14" steelies to run during the bad weather season. does this sound like a feasible idea? I'm aware that i can run 195/65/15, but i'd like to see if i can go even smaller, for cost and traction issues. I drive a 1996 SE model. 205/55/16 standard.

11-22-2003, 09:29 AM	#3
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 43 Posts: 1,864 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	our stock brakes are pretty small, 14s would probably fit. i would test it to be sure though. __________________

11-21-2003, 10:42 PM	#2
Warwick5s Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Madison, WI Age: 42 Posts: 504 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the only thing i would be concerned with is your brakes clearing a 14" rim. but that tire size is correct according to http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

11-22-2003, 09:40 AM	#4
ZOLTAN Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 202 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	14's fit. If you want some inexpensive 14" wheels hit the junk yard and look for old z-car wheels. I have a pair that are 14x6 +10. .Eddie.