I have a chance to get a set of brand new toyo tires that are 215/35/18 for free. Would these fit on stock wheels? I am not worried about my speedo being off.

 

yeah they would fit.....but its gonna ride alot different.....

 

the ride of you car will be way off... speedo and handling

 

Handling I’m worried about

 

get them for free... then use em for drift tires!

 

According to a tire calculator the difference between 215/35 to 225/45 is only a 7 mm (0.3'') wider when placed on the stock rim.

Might be an interesting test.
Given that the 215/35 is a better tire with increased grip then stock but the 7mm smaller then stock rubber grip and the less tire diameter (faster acceleration) will diffidently have a decrease in corner taking.

 

yeah you will have about 50mm less sidewall

 

With less “rolling” and stiffer sidewalls means better handling and more rubber being used when in the corners. Less side wall brings the car lower to the ground and faster overall acceleration.

 

well.... whatever the benefit... i think it will be offset by the HUGE fender gap you will have haha... plus it will be easier to bend a rim...


but like i said. they are FREE. throw 2 at a time on the back rims and BURN EM'


EDIT: OR get them, and sell them! ebay FTW! or craigslist

 

According to the same tire calculator its 1 inch different between 45mm and 35mm. Making the car 1in lower to the ground and 1 in gain in fender gap. That fender gap can be taken of with the suspension mods.

 

yes, but we already have a lot of fender gap stock. i am lowered, but i would not want to add another inch of fender gap, or lower another inch....

 

that would only be half inch more fender gap .....just put them on and see if you like them.....and take pics

 

why would you want skinnier tires?

 

better gear ratio....

 

cause they look so good.

 

Just take em jesus.

I got like 10 18'' tires in the back for free and the 4 on my car right now were also free.

They all have between 50-90% tread and are high performance tires. Free tires are the best and are cheap to mount. Go for it.

 

your miata is eating a license plate.

 

probably because his miata under steered into a car as he was taking a turn. all because of narrow tires

 

haha, see what i said wasn't off topic! and here i thought it was

 

take them and slide around!

 

i agree