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Old 04-19-2008, 11:41 PM
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who makes lower profile tires for 15' wheels

^the stock size on base models would be 195/60/ R15.....have no idea what that means but i would like to know who makes a 15' tire with a smaller sidewall...
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I have 50 series mirada sports and I liked them on my daytona.

but I mean they were a 15" tire.... so your 15' tire.... im sure you will have issues
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r u talkin aboot.....
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' <- that means feet
" means inches
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rubberbands on small wheels = ugly.
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if your looking for a smaller sidewall, just change your series size. 195/60R15 -->195/55or50R15's. Wider tire, less side wall, but it will screw up your speedo and put more km's on your car.

This should help http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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If your looking for a decent 15" 50 series rubber try Dunlop, or Yokohama, if your really hard up try Firestone. But go with 15/50/205's, should be easier to find.
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