[Miata] Staggered tire sizes

[Larry Alster]

We have 195 on the front and 215 on the rear of Janice's car.  Car looks 
good, rides good and wins both car shows and Autocrosses.

Larry

White Knight      1991 Crystal White   #99 CSP
Silver Bullet        1992 Silverstone     #17 SM2  FM I+ Turbo
Honey B             1992 Sunburst Yellow
Whooosh           2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5

LowCountry Miata  http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net
Masters Miata
RAGS 074
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bonni Weatherwax" <bonni at weatherwax.net>
To: "Miata.net Newslist" <miata at realbig.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 6:12 PM
Subject: [Miata] Staggered tire sizes


>I am trying to discourage a Miata owner from getting bigger tires in the
> rear of his normally aspirated car.  He's got this crazy idea that he can
> put on a 185 tire on front, 205 or so in the rear.  Help me tell him about
> the pros and cons please?  So far all I can come up with is the lack of
> power and the effect it can have on the car's natural handling ability if 
> he
> staggers sizes.  He'd be hard-pressed to find a 185 tire for a 15" rim
> anyway, but I want to prevent him from making a mistake on his next tire
> purchase.  Thanks!
>
> Bonni Weatherwax ~ http://www.team-racing.org
> "It's not how fast you go, but how big your grin is!"
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