Miata Mailing List: February 1995, Message #126
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   From: looit@cs_srv1.mh.dpi.qld.gov.au
Subject: Re: 16" Wheels
   Date: Thu, 2 Feb 1995 16:49:49 -0500

> I just saw a red Miata with 16" wheels and low (really low) profile BFG Sport
> T/A's.  I think they were 225/60VR16s.  They looked great.  It didn't get the
> brand of the wheels but I am all of a sudden interested in a similar set for
> my '94 R.  At the risk of resurrecting an old subject, how much harsher can I
> expect the ride to be with such low profile tires?  Any other ill effects
> that I should consider?
> 
They would have been a 215/40/16, or 205/45/16.
The ride quality should not drop at all if you change your springs with it,
and get good quality springs.

TEd
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