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#26611 - 05/10/02 09:17 AM Anyone with 18" rims, I have a tire question :-D
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What tires and size are you running?!?!? Prefereably ~$200 / tire or so.

Currently, I'm looking at Bridgestone Pole Position S-03 in 245/45-18 but I haven't made my decision yet.

Thanks in advance.
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#26612 - 05/10/02 01:41 PM Re: Anyone with 18" rims, I have a tire question :-D
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Per http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html 245/45/18 is your best choice to be as close to stock diamter as possible.
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#26613 - 05/10/02 01:42 PM Re: Anyone with 18" rims, I have a tire question :-D
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OH BTW...let me know if you get thos S-03s. I am thinking about a set myself once these KDWSes burn up.
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#26614 - 05/10/02 03:27 PM Re: Anyone with 18" rims, I have a tire question :-D
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Hey chew,
What kind of rims are you thinking about getting or do you already have htem?
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#26615 - 05/11/02 11:08 AM Re: Anyone with 18" rims, I have a tire question :-D
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I'm still looking around, in terms of specific model, but I have pretty much narrowed it down colorwise to gunmetal silver. I think it will be a nice contrast mounted on a white car.

The OZ superleggera, the Centerline Excel and possibly the SSR Integral.

I still haven't worked out all the fitment issues but those are the contenders laugh
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#26616 - 05/12/02 06:36 PM Re: Anyone with 18" rims, I have a tire question :-D
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Chew,

I personally like the Toyo Porxes T1-S
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#26617 - 05/12/02 09:42 PM Re: Anyone with 18" rims, I have a tire question :-D
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Thanks, E.

I'll take a look at those. The problem I've noticed so far is that some of the better tire brands are not available in 245/45-18 ... DOH!
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#26618 - 05/14/02 09:34 AM Re: Anyone with 18" rims, I have a tire question :-D
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Hey Eric,

I checked out the Toyos T1-S like you said and they don't sound half bad. Plus they have it in the size I need 245/45-18.

Is that what you are running on the Vette? If so - how long have you been running them and what type of wear have you been seeing?

Thanks!
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