Stupid question, couldn't find an answer

[prototypepacifi]

I broke a rim a few weeks ago on a pot hole, and they aren't made anymore so I'll never find a replacement. I just bought 4 new 15" steel rims, and was wondering how 225/65/15s would work on my car. Its an SE, but it has the GT kit on it. Stock springs.

Would these tires be too big? Would they rub on the inside?

I know stock size is 215/60/15, so 225/65/15 shouldn't be too much worse. Thanks.

*edit* Nevermind, after looking around I can't even find that tire size. What could I get that is a little wider and taller than the stock size, but wouldn't rub or anything?

[01_grandam]

No they shouldn't rub at all.

[prototypepacifi]

Ah, I should have checked my tire. I recently bought one "stock size" and instead they gave me 205/60/15. I didn't like the way it didn't stick out over the sides of the rim. 215/60/15s are perfect. They're the same size as the 17's I had before.

This thread can be deleted if the mods want.

[99GrandAMSE]

... the new tire isn't sufficiently taller to cause rubbing but your speedometer will be off a little ... using the tire calculator (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html), when you are travelling 60 MPH you will actually be doing 61.1 MPH :lol:

[prototypepacifi]

Originally posted by 99grandamse
... the new tire isn't sufficiently taller to cause rubbing but your speedometer will be off a little ... using the tire calculator (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html), when you are travelling 60 MPH you will actually be doing 61.1 MPH :lol:

lol so at 30mph, I'd really be doing 30.55mph! I'm going to get ticketed fo sho.

[tenspeed]

Originally posted by prototypepacifi
I broke a rim a few weeks ago on a pot hole, and they aren't made anymore so I'll never find a replacement.

They sometimes show up on ebay.

[99GrandAMSE]

Originally posted by prototypepacifi
lol so at 30mph, I'd really be doing 30.55mph! I'm going to get ticketed fo sho.

... I have got a warning for roughly 32 in a 30 before so you be the judge ;) :lol:

[prototypepacifi]

Originally posted by tenspeed
They sometimes show up on ebay.

I've had them for at least 6 months now, and haven't even been able to find center caps for them. I'll just stick with my black steel rims for now. I might not even have the GA anymore in a couple of weeks. She's literally falling apart on me. :(

[SE2000]

Originally posted by prototypepacifi
I broke a rim a few weeks ago on a pot hole, and they aren't made anymore so I'll never find a replacement.

There are several companies that will repair your wheel. I had asked the guy here in Albany about costs for a stock wheel and it was more than I could get a used one for but if you cannot find a replacement, it may be wort it to you.

[prototypepacifi]

Originally posted by SE2000
There are several companies that will repair your wheel. I had asked the guy here in Albany about costs for a stock wheel and it was more than I could get a used one for but if you cannot find a replacement, it may be wort it to you.

The only place I could find around here was about an hour and a half away, and I got 4 new rims and tires for about $120.

[Brandon]

hey scott, just a warning, i delivered in a neighborhood the speedlimit was a whopping *drum roll please* 15-1/2 mph how the f they got that is beyond me so becareful :lol:

[prototypepacifi]

15 AND A HALF?! It said that on the sign?!

Rediculous! I have to go fix my flat now. :(

[Brandon]

yes it said it on the sign! if i remember what complex i was in, ill go back and get a picture!