17 inch Pinas

[MaK-71]

howdo folks

Decided to get some Pinas for thre Tourer.
I have been offered some shabby 17s (will B mint with refurb).

My only concern is that I may run too low when loaded up!!?? The motor has already been dropped on eibach pro springs /matched with standard bilsteins.

Anyone running 17s is it ok? or should I wait for some 16s to come along??

cheerzzzz MaK

[Jhonno]

what do you mean by run to low?! the rolling radius will be the same as the standard wheels...

[Davenotouring]

I've got 17's on my Touring, lowered 40mm. There is no rubbing at all any time even full up with people and luggage.

The seventeens will raise the car slightly.

[Jimbob]

as Jhonno said, the rolling radius is barely affected, i went from 195/60/14 to 205/40/17 - after sitting a wheel of each size on each other there was actually no visible difference.

[MaK-71]

Ahhhhhh It all becomes clear now bigger the wheels, less tyre depth.

So what tyres do you recommend 205/40/17 215/40/17 or 245/35/17
or wider at the back than front.

MaK

[Jhonno]

215/40's are the correct size iirc

[Davenotouring]

I've got 205/40 17's all round. I can't comment about if 215's would rub cos I'm not sure. Mine gives good enough handling though as it is.

[Guest]

i'll second Dave there i have 40mm drop and had loadsa wood in my car and was worried about rubbing and it doesn't happen even when you stick the boot in...

[MaK-71]

Cheerz guys

[zaust]

There's plenty of weight in my boot and with 3 in the back it's fine down 60mm 215/40/17.. no probs.

[greg325]

i used to use 220 50 15 for 1/4mile, at the back but when loaded ( on the way to the race course ) the 225 hit the wings....215 is defenatly the widest without doing any bodywork....

[Russ]

Yeah? You wanted me?





Oh Im sorry, I thought you said 17 inch penis.

[Davenotouring]

You joker!

[Richy325iTouring]

As ong as the rotation the same or nearly you be ok

heres a link to check

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html