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Date:         Sat, 9 Dec 2006 11:06:19 -0500
Reply-To:     Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Wheels and Tires
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I have an 84 Westie, currently running OEM tires/Rims 185R14 Load D.

I was offered a "Free" Set of 16" RIMS that are a direct bolt on, and wondered if that would be a good move to take and if so which tires and size should I go with?

This is what I was told.

If the stock 185/14's are (for example) 60 series, an alternate 16" or 17" tire would need to have close to a 22.7" diameter (71.4" circumference) to keep the speedo accurate.

You can run scenarios on this tire calculator:

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

However, the pressure and sway problems is my concern.

Any words of advice is appreciated.

IF I go with the new wheels option, I will have a set of 4 BRAND NEW tires, rims and OEM wheel covers for sale.

Thanks,

Jack

84Westie N. of Detroit


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