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Old May 18, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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what kind of tires should i put on 20" rims?? i was hoping to get the same diameter as the stock ones....i have a 99ML320...
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Old May 28, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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Closest diameter you'll get are with the 295/40/20's
That's what I had on my 20's

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Old May 28, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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what are some of the problems that you may have if your diameter with bigger rims don't match the original wheels?

Less\more gas milage?
Less\more odometer count?
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Old May 29, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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i think the bigger it is...the more gas it uses...so the less mileage your gunna get out of the tank...engine also gets hotter...not hot enough to do any damage though...correct me if im wrong
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Originally posted by prorcracer87
i think the bigger it is...the more gas it uses...so the less mileage your gunna get out of the tank...engine also gets hotter...not hot enough to do any damage though...correct me if im wrong

Its not the gas mileage gets bad, its that your MPH will be off a bit due to the diameter of the wheels. Youll also notice a drop in acceleration. Plus your most likely going to hit a pot hole and bend the rim, so try not to get too low profile tires. Dont wanna spend thousands on new rims everytime they bend.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 10:24 AM
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how much is the diameter off by with 295/40/20??or even 295/45/20??
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It shouldnt be by too much... not too sure, never had 20's, ask Chris K.
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

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The 295/45 20 inch tire rides significantly better than the 295/40 dunlop SP9000. The 295/45 i tried were the kumho ecsta STX, very quiet, soft riding tire.
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but it looks like the closest we can get is 295/40/20..with that calculator thingy...when it says your going 60, your going 60.5...so its the closest you can get....

im new to this stuff so i dont know that much

so correct me if im wrong


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Originally posted by prorcracer87
but it looks like the closest we can get is 295/40/20..with that calculator thingy...when it says your going 60, your going 60.5...so its the closest you can get....

im new to this stuff so i dont know that much

so correct me if im wrong


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Here is my 2 cents. If you lower it, get 295/40

If not, get 295/45. I would go this route due to the more comfortable ride. But then again I wouldn't get 20 inch rims to begin with.
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