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posted by  Coryman on  Sun May 1 11:17 CST 2005
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I just picked up some 15" Virgo mag wheels to replace the 14" steel ones on my 86 240 wagon.

Now I need to get some tires. 195/65 R15s should give the same speedometer readings as the stock 185/75 R14s, I think.

What kind of tires are other people using?


Thanks for your help!








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posted by  amessie on  Mon May 2 00:42 CST 2005
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

205/65-15 wagon
205/60-15 sedan 195/60-15 stock size
195/65-15 nearly splits the diff

Go to tire rack and enter your vehicle, then at the top you will see alternate tire sizes 15", 16", select 15".

Bridgestone has a $75 rebate on RE950s.








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posted by  Coupe' de Grace on  Mon May 2 06:26 CST 2005
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I second the Potenza's, great traction and long wearing.
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80 262C Coupe- (FSO black, M46, original) 82 244GLT- (auto)








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posted by  Rludwick on  Sun May 1 15:20 CST 2005
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I run Nokians, they handle great wet or dry.
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-------Robert, '93 940t, '90 240 wagon, '84 240 diesel (she's sick) , '80 245 diesel, '86 740 GLE turbo diesel, '82 Mercedes 300SD for sale








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posted by  kaperz81 on  Sun May 1 14:36 CST 2005
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BFG Traction T\A 205\60\15 is the best combo I have ran on these wheels so far. Dunlop D60A2 195\60\15 were also pretty good but didn't have as much cornering grip as the wider tires in dry weather.
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Zack Silver 83' 242Ti (221k)








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posted by  mcduck on  Sun May 1 13:25 CST 2005
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I, personally, prefer Yokohama Avid H4s in 205-60-15.








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posted by  someone claiming to be Skip on  Mon May 2 07:13 CST 2005 [RELATED]

I agree on the Avid's. 205-55-15 will keep the speedo accurate and give a little more grip.

Skip
'93 850GLT
'83 242TI Flathood







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