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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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225-75-R15 will they fit on stock Xb wheels?

i just bought them before my Rodeo died.. might look wierd, i'm wondering if i should save em.
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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Default UH-OH on that 225/75-15 footwear

Here's the poop (from "http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html") . . .

Tire Size Comparison
Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
185/60-15 4.4in 11.9in 23.7in 74.6in 850 0.0%
225/75-15 6.6in 14.1in 28.3in 88.9in 713 19.2%

WORST NEWS: your stock OEM toaster tires turn 512 revolutions/mile; that 225 setup will be wildly different at 443 rev/mile, thus throwing off your speedo/odo BIG time, dude. Sorry : (
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:56 AM
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They're probably going to rub on the fenders & struts. That's a really huge tire.

Sell them.
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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They will fit on the wheels, however, I agree, they more than likely will rub!
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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cool thanks.
Old Jan 23, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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Wow, 28" tall tires! Just think - you could have the first 4-Wheel-Drive-look xB on your block!




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