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Widest tyre for cyclones? - Matt-Rallye - 29-09-2014

Just wondering whats the biggest tyre width that can be run on standard (cyclone) wheels?

I have a set of 4 205/60/15 tyres here that i want to put on for the winter (cold weather tyres) But i dont want o go to the hassle of having them fitted to find they're scrubbing the arches or struts...

Thanks
Matt

RE: Widest tyre for cyclones? - Piggy - 29-09-2014

I found 185/65/15s to touch the bottom of the strut cup...if that helps!?

RE: Widest tyre for cyclones? - Matt-Rallye - 29-09-2014

Hmm i shall have too investigate, suppose its only a tenner too gamble if i have a pair fitted and they dont fit!

RE: Widest tyre for cyclones? - powerandtorque - 29-09-2014

The 205 width should be fine, but I'm dubious about the 60 profile in that size - sidewall will be 15mm or so taller compared to a 195/55R15 and I suspect will foul the strut as Piggy mentions.

RE: Widest tyre for cyclones? - Toms306 - 29-09-2014

More than likely scrub the rear arch if your beams even slightly leaning lol...

RE: Widest tyre for cyclones? - welshpug - 29-09-2014

I've had 195 65 on a ZX and they rubbed like buggery, I would say no chance to a 205.

a 195 50 or 185 60 would be fine, 185 is marginally cheaper too.

RE: Widest tyre for cyclones? - Jonny81191 - 29-09-2014

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Useful little tool, I reckon they might be OK..

RE: Widest tyre for cyclones? - Matt-Rallye - 30-09-2014

(29-09-2014, 04:09 PM)Toms306 Wrote: More than likely scrub the rear arch if your beams even slightly leaning lol...

Had 20mm spacers on the rear when i bought it and it only rubbed with a full car..

(29-09-2014, 06:33 PM)welshpug Wrote: I've had 195 65 on a ZX and they rubbed like buggery, I would say no chance to a 205.

a 195 50 or 185 60 would be fine, 185 is marginally cheaper too.

Yeah i got some 195/65/15 here and they seem to have a larger rolling circumference than the 205/60's when placed on top of one another.

(29-09-2014, 07:40 PM)Jonny81191 Wrote: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Useful little tool, I reckon they might be OK..

Now thats a useful little tool! Looks like they might just fit, aslong as they clear the strut on the front they might be ok. Cheers jonny Smile

RE: Widest tyre for cyclones? - welshpug - 30-09-2014

http://www.willtheyfit.com/

even better Big Grin

Widest tyre for cyclones? - Razorback_Rob - 30-09-2014

Matt I'll have you know that scrubbing on the back with the 20mm spacers added 40bhp.

Good day to you sir!

RE: Widest tyre for cyclones? - Matt-Rallye - 01-10-2014

(30-09-2014, 07:42 PM)Razorback_Rob Wrote: Matt I'll have you know that scrubbing on the back with the 20mm spacers added 40bhp.

Good day to you sir!

Touche!