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Re: Wide wheels for Miata

To: msirota@isc.upenn.edu, autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Wide wheels for Miata
From: SOLOMIATA@aol.com
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 15:40:13 EDT
>From a pure fit standpoint (forget scrub radius), the front is the area to 
focus on.  The rear is no problem. 

A 23" tall tire requires just a touch more than 4.5" backspace to fit the 
front without clearance problems.  I'm running the 23x8x15 Goodyear slicks 
(10" section width) on 7" wheels (27-31mm offset).  Anything  less and they 
would hit the inner fender area by the upper spring perch.  Anything more and 
the tire hits the fender arch on load and front lip on turning.  

Randy

<<  I think Guy A  used 16"X9" or something crazy  like that with
 245-45-16s. This might require a fender flare job. :) >>

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