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Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Brakes/Suspension/Tires/Wheels => Topic started by: GrooveNerd on August 04, 2008, 04:33:00 PM

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: GrooveNerd on August 04, 2008, 04:33:00 PM

Well, trying to find wheels (that I like) for this car sucks -- unless you want to wait 2-3 months for something (Rota Boost) to be shipped over here.  Anyway, for now, I've decided on the Silver Konig Feather in 16x7 +40, (and even they're a month out!)

  According to the Miata Tire Calculator, a 215/40-16 is the best size match for the stock tire diameter.  Has anyone successfully run this tire size?  I searched, but didn't notice that size anywhere.  There appears to be plenty of clearance in the front, but I'm concerned about the rear strut tube.  I am putting H&Rs and new Tokico struts on, and I also ordered camber kits that should allow me to move the top of the tire away from the strut in the rear.  Has anyone done this to correct strut/tire interference?  Is there enough adjustment room for camber change with an H&R-lowered car without messing up tire wear and/or handling?  Does anyone know what the camber change in the front or rear is with the H&Rs?  Will the tire be too close to the fender lip in the front or rear?

Thanks!   (http://smile.gif)

Marty

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: Gus Kelley on August 04, 2008, 05:26:00 PM

Hey Marty!  I'll send my reply but I don't have those sizes. I have 195-55-15 all around with H&R's. I probably could go to 205's. Did not need the camber bolts to align on 4 wheel alignment. The looks are excellent with proper wheelwell filling and problems with tires hitting during fast canyon driving.  Gus

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: spiro on August 05, 2008, 12:56:00 AM

Ive got Lenso 16s, with 205/40/16
Perfect size.

go to Photographs section and look for topic "NEW 16's"

You can see my pics there...

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: GrooveNerd on August 09, 2008, 07:26:00 PM

Thanks for the info, everyone!   (http://smile.gif)

Marty

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: STE_6000 on August 10, 2008, 09:04:00 AM

If you havent gotten wheels yet. I'm running 205/40/17s on my car and they only throw the speed off by a little. at 60mph on the speedo im actually going abotu 62-62.5mph

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: drbob on August 11, 2008, 02:27:00 AM

I have 205/40R-16's

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: GrooveNerd on August 13, 2008, 09:16:00 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone!  I ended up getting Yokohama S.Drive tires in 205/45-16.  These appear to be within ~1.5% Rev/Mile of the current tires that are on the car (Toyo Proxes 4 in 195/50-15).  The 205/40-16 size was ~1.6% Rev/Mile, but I chose the 45 series as it should help fill up the wheel wells a little bit more.  Looking at the gap with the bald tires that are on there now, it could definitely use some filling!  

Surprisingly, the wheels came in a couple of days ago (I was still expecting 2-3 weeks) and I still hadn't decided on tires.  Tires have now been ordered and will hopefully arrive this Friday.  I'll post pics when they're on, and again when I've got the H&Rs, struts, etc. installed (still waiting for strut bearings).

Marty

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: Rocketman on August 14, 2008, 11:01:00 AM

The S-Drive tires are great. I have 195/55/15's on my XR2. They handle excellent in wet weather, have plenty of grip, and are not loud like the AVS ES100's (which they discontinued  :(   )

I'm afraid they are a little close to rubbing with my wheels, even with the extra offset offered by the galant brake upgrade. I should have gone with a slightly lower profile.

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: GrooveNerd on August 16, 2008, 07:25:00 PM

That's good to hear about the S.Drives.  I had the ES100s on my Contour and they worked well -- even at track days.    (http://smile.gif)  

I got the front springs/struts installed tonight, along with new strut bushings.  I'm going to try and get the rears installed tomorrow.  I don't know if the struts are stiffer than the ones I took off or not.  I did a test drive tonight, and am still not sure.  Maybe it will be more noticeable with the rears installed too.  It seems to sit a little lower so far, and I'm guessing it will probably settle a little more.

The tires didn't make it in on Friday -- hopefully Monday.

Marty

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: GrooveNerd on August 21, 2008, 02:51:00 PM

Yay!  The tires finally came in!

  (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/GrooveNerd/Capri/IMG_3823cropmodMed.jpg)

Only been on about an hour and a half, but I like them so far!    :cool:

Marty

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: CapriTypeR on August 21, 2008, 08:17:00 PM

WOW!!  That is an AWESOME picture!!  Very nice looking Capri!!

--Russ

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: Gus Kelley on August 22, 2008, 06:21:00 AM

Hey Marty! She's a beauty!  What part of Oregon are you in?  Gus

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: GrooveNerd on August 22, 2008, 08:42:00 PM

Thanks for the compliments, guys!   (http://smile.gif)   I live near Portland.

Marty

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: spiro on August 26, 2008, 12:46:00 AM

Lookin' good mate, well done.

regards,

Title: 215 /40-16?
Post by: GrooveNerd on September 03, 2008, 08:43:00 PM

Thanks!  (http://smile.gif)

Marty