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Old 08-11-2013, 08:34 PM   #1
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Tire size Question

I want to reun 275 60 15 on my rear but would like a equal height for front but considerable thiner width tire (Skinny) runny stock rallys on my 96 what size should I look for....
I am lowering the truck as we speak with a 2/4 spindle and hanger shakle kit I just want the pro street type of look with the tires

if someone has done similar pics would be awsome
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Old 08-11-2013, 09:28 PM   #2
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Re: Tire size Question

hmmmmmmmmmmm anyone done 215/70/15 fronts with 275/60/15 rear? Pics?

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Old 08-11-2013, 09:58 PM   #3
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Re: Tire size Question

Here you go and a perfect match in overall diameter, both are 28" tall.

http://www.miata.net/cgi-bin/tirescgi


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Sorry here you go.


Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
235/70-15 6.5in 14.0in 28.0in 87.8in 722 0.0%
275/60-15 6.5in 14.0in 28.0in 87.9in 720 0.1%
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Here is the link to the site that I used for this.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html


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Old 08-12-2013, 08:50 AM   #6
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Re: Tire size Question

Here is mine with a similar setup although my fronts are still a tad wide, Also 17 inch wheels but you get the idea. 275/50-17 out back and 255/50-17 up front. The front wheels are 17x8 with a 4.5 inch backspace and 17x9.5 with a 5.5 inch backspace.

Also the rear is dropped 3 inches, the front is stock height. Still waiting to decide what route I want to go on the drop.



On the 15 inch wheel it really depends on how wide your wheel is but a 225/70 would be narrow on these trucks. Just remember the amount of load on the front tires. That was the smallest size I saw in a quick search that was able to handle the load for a truck.
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