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Old 10-14-2007, 09:00 PM   #1
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What Size Tire w/18" Wheels?

I'm currently running 16.5" aluminum slots with 9.6r16.5lt tires. My tires need replaced, but a local search, including Summit, only turned up 1 set of tires @ $277/ea.

So...I have approval from the wife to get new wheels and tires...something I've been wanting anyway.

I've decided on a set of 18" wheels but I'm not sure about the tire size. Can anyone suggest a tire that will be about the same height?
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Old 10-15-2007, 10:54 AM   #2
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Re: What Size Tire w/18" Wheels?

Anyone?
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Old 10-15-2007, 11:15 AM   #3
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Re: What Size Tire w/18" Wheels?

Just put 18's on mine.

Tires are 275/55/18 & 255/50/18.

Tire's are around $150 each.
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Old 10-15-2007, 12:57 PM   #4
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Re: What Size Tire w/18" Wheels?

here is a set of 18" I installed
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Old 10-15-2007, 12:59 PM   #5
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Old 10-15-2007, 03:08 PM   #6
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Re: What Size Tire w/18" Wheels?

Do either of you know the outer diameter of the tires?

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Old 10-15-2007, 03:21 PM   #7
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Re: What Size Tire w/18" Wheels?

This calc will give you any tire diameter if you know the tire size.

http://http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html
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Old 10-15-2007, 10:52 PM   #8
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Re: What Size Tire w/18" Wheels?

A 9.5R16.5 is around 30.5" tall. A 265/60R18 is a fairly common size that's the same height and around 1" wider.
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