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popo8
11-07-2009, 04:09 PM
Ok, my search on here has yeilded me a bunch of great information, but I wanted to aim some specific questions at people who may have past experience...

I currently have the staggered Z06 wheels on my car with the 10.5" or 11"s on the back, and I cant remember...

Right now I have 295-30-18s on there and I want some more meat... I was looking for some 315-30-18s (they dont have to be sticky) and I found these pirellis (for the street)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300355036747&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNAFP:MOTORS:1123
I THINK I can get them to fir, and 399 for the pair seems like a great deal, esp when compared to what I have been finding.

And I would pick up some sticky 16's for my chrome salad shooters and mount em, and keep em ready for whenever.

OR........

I was on craigs list and I found a guy selling these M/T DRs (by the pic they look like the ET STREET RADIAL II's for 400.00 (slightly used) the only thing is they are 315-35-18 so they are a little taller , and I am not sure if they will fit...

I'm willing to take the chance on either one, then re-sell if they dont work, but figured Id ask these questions for people who may have experience...

I drive my car ALOT, will the MTs hold up on the car on the street or should I go with the Pirelli and 16" stickies?

Does anyone know how to calculate tire height so I can compare my opening to what i can fit....?

Just give my your advice peeps, ty....

WildRidez
11-07-2009, 06:08 PM
I am running 315/35/17's on my car but I rub a bit. Have you rolled your fenders?

popo8
11-07-2009, 07:04 PM
Yes, we have an eastwood roller at the shop, and it rolled my fenders real nice....

popo8
11-08-2009, 11:40 PM
Help me out guys... just wanna see what the consensus is....

MeanGreen94Z
11-14-2009, 12:48 AM
Yes, we have an eastwood roller at the shop, and it rolled my fenders real nice....
want to rent it out lol... my 28's hit now that the car is a bit lower :(

popo8
11-14-2009, 01:08 PM
I will ask the owner if you are serious.... Im assuming you want it shipped to you? I dont need rent money, but its a lil heavy.... If he is ok with it you pay shipping both ways...?

Tarheel'Z'
11-14-2009, 05:40 PM
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

not sure if this helps but you can compare tire sizes

popo8
11-14-2009, 06:00 PM
haha, to late now....

Tarheel'Z'
11-14-2009, 06:01 PM
sorry my man,,,been oncall this week so im a little behind

popo8
11-14-2009, 10:41 PM
Dont sweat it... figured Id roll the dice.... i won on this gamble....