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will 20" wheels fit on my C4S?

Old Mar 18, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Pors-Vette
If it's rubbing against the front panel the only way you will be able to remedy that is to change to a smaller diameter tire. This will mean a lower profile and it's really going to give you a rougher ride.
Not possible in either 225/235/245 tire sizes as OP is already running 30 size sidewall. I couldn't find any with a 25 or less sidewall size in the above width.

By then, you're on rubber bands and not too many places are gonna be able to even mount them let alone having to deal with bent rims every year.

Depending on front wheel width, OP might see if going down to a 235 or even a 225 width would resolve the issue.
 
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Here you go! Problem solved.

 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by VSKCHOI
no the car is not lowered, stock height, when i make turrns, it rubs against the front panel.
i dont know how to fix the problem
I'm sorry for some of the mean comments so far...

Your tires hit the front panel because they are too tall.
You can either
1) heat the fender liner and push in
2) buy new tires which are shorter, eg 235.30.20 or 225.30.20

Post pics.
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by balefire
I'm sorry for some of the mean comments so far...

Your tires hit the front panel because they are too tall.
You can either
1) heat the fender liner and push in
2) buy new tires which are shorter, eg 235.30.20 or 225.30.20

Post pics.

how much of overall height is going to reduce if i use 235/30/20?
and what is the proper rear size for this set?
thanks
 
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Originally Posted by VSKCHOI
how much of overall height is going to reduce if i use 235/30/20?
and what is the proper rear size for this set?
thanks
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

245/30/20 = 25.8" diameter
235/30/20 = 25.6" diameter -> decrease of 0.2"
225/30/20 = 25.3" diameter -> decrease of 0.5"

assuming you have one of the fitments found here

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...550562129.html

I would run
235/30/20 or 225/30/20
295/25/20

good luck
 
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Originally Posted by balefire
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

245/30/20 = 25.8" diameter
235/30/20 = 25.6" diameter -> decrease of 0.2"
225/30/20 = 25.3" diameter -> decrease of 0.5"

assuming you have one of the fitments found here

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...550562129.html

I would run
235/30/20 or 225/30/20
295/25/20

good luck
hey thanks!
do you think its possible to run 235/30/20 and rear 305/25/20?
 
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Originally Posted by VSKCHOI
hey thanks!
do you think its possible to run 235/30/20 and rear 305/25/20?
if you have a C4 or C4S, that is not ideal. there is a 1.7% difference in diameter.

you could try it, but risk damaging your differential

you should post a pic
 
Old Mar 19, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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YES i have a c4s
i will go with 235/30 front, and 295/25 rear
will post pics
 
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Here is a pic
 
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Another try
 
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Nice looking wheels!

Is your rear tire flat in that photo? Maybe it's just the way the photo looks online...
 
Old Mar 26, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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yea its flat, i blew it, it was on 305/22
now im putting 295/25
 
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