Tire rubbing question
09-29-2011, 07:02 AM
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Fellas,
I'm about to pickup a set of OEM 124 wheels in a few days to use as winters. The rims are mounted on 255/40/18 tires all around. I would like to get a general consensus if they will rub or not. The seller did mention that he gets a slight rub only if he drops in a bad pot hole, but nothing crazy. The thing is I don't want to buy and then rubbing is so bad, I have to spend more cash on another set of tires.
My car is a 2008 with the sport package.
Your thoughts is greatly appreciated.
I'm about to pickup a set of OEM 124 wheels in a few days to use as winters. The rims are mounted on 255/40/18 tires all around. I would like to get a general consensus if they will rub or not. The seller did mention that he gets a slight rub only if he drops in a bad pot hole, but nothing crazy. The thing is I don't want to buy and then rubbing is so bad, I have to spend more cash on another set of tires.
My car is a 2008 with the sport package.
Your thoughts is greatly appreciated.
09-29-2011, 08:55 AM
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I know the OEM tire spec for the 124, but the seller went another route with his choice of tires. That's why I wanted to know if anyone else is, or have ran 255/40/18, and how bad was the rubbing if any.
Thanks for replying though.
Thanks for replying though.
10-01-2011, 08:57 PM
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The actual difference in diameter and width is very small ... I can't imagine that the clearance is that tight. Check the tire dimensions here: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
10-02-2011, 11:11 AM
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You can check OEM setup in REALOEM. My car came stock with type 123's for sport package. I would tell you stay away from 124's as they're infamous for cracking...yes the rim itself. I still have my 123's and they were 245/40/18 all the way around and I do not believe there were any differences in offset...and we're talking about a sport package. Then again I am speaking about a 2004 530 so things may be different.
As a rule, I'd stay away from 124's
Make sure they are not for X drive is your car is X drive and vice versa.
As a rule, I'd stay away from 124's
Make sure they are not for X drive is your car is X drive and vice versa.