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Old 06-24-09, 06:58 AM
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I have 41k mile on the stock dunlops sp and they are screaming for a change...I have decided to get the falkens fk452 that I previous had in my srt4 and they are great tire....now I have the 18" stock wheels and falken only comes in 255/45 or 255/35. Will be ok if I put a lil taller tire....if it is wat u guy think is better 255/35 or 255/45 the stock tire size is 255/40. Also will a 265 fit in the stock rim...I'm talking about the rears tires
Old 06-24-09, 08:22 AM
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The 255/35/18 is close to an inch smaller and a 255/45/18 is close to an inch bigger. The 265 requires a 9" wide wheel. I would find another 255/40/18.

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alright kool then im gonna c wat other tire i get....i tought the difference between 235 and 245 wasnt that big but if is an inch forget it i dont want my tire to look too big or small in the back
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I'd get the Sumitomo HTR ZIII. Just got them 2-3 weeks ago and they're great.
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Style wise the car will hurt with a larger sidewall for sure, i mean it will work but if you can find something in a lower profile that will look alot nicer.
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thankz a lot for the advise guys....so rear stock rims 255/40 is the way to go....nsxiboi thanks for the advice now i have to do some hw looking for another set of tires that are good.
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Here is a link to tire size calculator:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Great performance, great value. Had them on perviously with no problems.

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I'd get the Sumitomo HTR ZIII. Just got them 2-3 weeks ago and they're great.
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^^^How u like the BFG KW2 on the lexus I enjoyed em in my srt4 as stock equipment and they were alright....only porblmes were a lil noisy and the wear out kind of quick other than that they are pretty good performance tire
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