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09-02-2009, 07:12 AM
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For some reason, Tirerack only seems to have 2 options for 245/45/16, a set of Fusions and Conti's.
Searching these forums, it seems like there should be more options then this. What brand our most people running in Seattle for a daily driver?
Searching these forums, it seems like there should be more options then this. What brand our most people running in Seattle for a daily driver?
09-02-2009, 08:04 AM
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The 225/50/16 rear tires are fine. You will lose a bit of rear grip but it will not wildly change the driving characteristics at normal street driving levels.
As for there not being many 245/45/16 options, you can thank whoever decided that 19" wheels on a passenger car is a good idea. There are almost no good options in sizes smaller than 17", except for a few specific sizes. Try finding a good 15" tire other than the Miata size
I think most of the AP1 owners are running OE S02s, RE-01R (205/225 combo), or something along those lines... 205/225 combos are much easier to find, but not ideal.
As for there not being many 245/45/16 options, you can thank whoever decided that 19" wheels on a passenger car is a good idea. There are almost no good options in sizes smaller than 17", except for a few specific sizes. Try finding a good 15" tire other than the Miata size
I think most of the AP1 owners are running OE S02s, RE-01R (205/225 combo), or something along those lines... 205/225 combos are much easier to find, but not ideal.
09-02-2009, 10:01 AM
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To the "not some M@d Tite StrEEt RaCer YO!"Heres a calculator
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
You can also use the search feature..
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=342793
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
You can also use the search feature..
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=342793
09-02-2009, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by whykit,Jul 21 2009, 08:01 AM
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No other modifications. They seem 'short' because they are. 55>45
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too much sidewall flex?
this is foreign to me so those of you who know let me know
No other modifications. They seem 'short' because they are. 55>45
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too much sidewall flex?
this is foreign to me so those of you who know let me know
For example (a realistic one
) 205/55-16 (112.75mm) and 245/45-16 (110.25mm) are the "same" height .... 225/50-16 (112.5mm) too for that matter. Aspect ratio is applied to the width so it's meaningless without the numbers in front of it.
09-02-2009, 03:06 PM
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so i just go to the les shwarbis and they like say put tire on this car yo so i give them money then they do that for me. why i care what is there if not is flattening?
09-02-2009, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RT,Sep 2 2009, 02:44 PM
Just so you know, a 55 sidewall and a 45 sidewall can be the "same" height.
For example (a realistic one ) 205/55-16 (112.75mm) and 245/45-16 (110.25mm) are the "same" height .... 225/50-16 (112.5mm) too for that matter. Aspect ratio is applied to the width so it's meaningless without the numbers in front of it.
For example (a realistic one
) 205/55-16 (112.75mm) and 245/45-16 (110.25mm) are the "same" height .... 225/50-16 (112.5mm) too for that matter. Aspect ratio is applied to the width so it's meaningless without the numbers in front of it.
the "55" or "45" means that the sidewall is "55" percent of the total width of 205 and 245 respectively...
