225/45/18 stretched on a 18 x 9 wide, stupid or just pushing it?
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225/45/18 stretched on a 18 x 9 wide, stupid or just pushing it?
Wanna know if the stock tire stretched on a 9 wide is pushing it and doable, or just stupid and can lead me to trouble? I have a set of stock tires just sitting here, figured I might as well burn off the thread on them if i can.
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Not really, my tires have pretty good traction actually. Works fine for the street.
I might get 235 or 245's next, but I don't know...I don't want really beefy looking tires. Plus the 225's fit my budget better at that time.
I might get 235 or 245's next, but I don't know...I don't want really beefy looking tires. Plus the 225's fit my budget better at that time.
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See my sig for my set up. No issuse what so ever. Been running this set up sence last summer.
I'm going to get better tires soon but I have no issues with the stock tires. I will lose some grip on turns but thats norm for this car anyway.
I'm going to get better tires soon but I have no issues with the stock tires. I will lose some grip on turns but thats norm for this car anyway.
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I have been running those on my 18x9 for the last 4000 miles no problems. I drive hard a little and have had no problems. Disregard the gap in the rear. The S-tech where not installed in the back yet.
Check sig for setup
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It's not really my personal preference as I'd prefer a 245/40 on a 9", but Emilio from 949Racing runs a 225/45 on a 9" for his Miata for racing applications. 225/45 on 9" has been reported to have much success for the Miatas and are faster than 225/45 on 8" by a noticeable amount. Having said that I'm sure a 245/40 on 9" is even faster, but the NA/NB Miatas can't fit that without fender modifications.
If you really must, I'd say go for it.
If you really must, I'd say go for it.
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it's OK for the purpose of using up the tires, but switch to 255 - 275 size for the replacements, the idea of going small on tire size to stiffen the sidewall is a bogus misconception and the sizes noted will typically fit without issue if your wheels are in the proper offset range
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