Miata Mailing List: October 1993, Message #179
sponsored by



     


   From: "Michael Simmons" 
Subject: Re: Tires: 195/60 14's on Stock Alloys?
   Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1993 23:47:48 -0400

Jim Dobbins writes:
> Has anybody on the list put this size tire on the
> stock alloy wheels. I'm interested in the pros/cons
> of doing this.
> I'm still looking for baby's new shoes....Jim

I am now on my second set of Dunlop D40/M2's in 190/60-14 on stock
alloy wheels.  They are great tires, and I can't think of any reason
to worry about the size.  They are a little wider and virtually the
same height as the 185/65-14.  I use 205/55-14 Yoko RS II for
autocross and they are certainly not too big.  I think 190/60 is
perfect for a good street tire on the Miata (on stock wheels).  You'll
have to get used to a slightly more aggressive look, but I like it.
I don't find that they give a harsher ride, either.
BTW, if you're looking at Dunlop high performance, consider the
SP8000.  If I'd known about them before I got this last set of D40's
I might have gone with them, although the D40 is a terrific tire and
I think the difference is slight (I drove both in a slalom at Gold
Rush).

Mike Simmons
'90 White A