netized Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I am new to the site and thanks in advance for the wealth of info I have already found here! I am wondering if I can get away with taller tires than the stock 215 60R 16's that come stock on my 05 Forester. I know I would take a hit on gas mileage but I travel some nasty dirt roads here in the wilds of New Mexico and I could use a beeefier tire if it doesn't cause gearing or clearance problems. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBrat84 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I'd say take her into a tire shop (one you like, or trust, or a good one.) And find out how tall a tire will fit in there.. maybe go a little thiner to help clear your fender wells.. like a 190/195 .. will also help you go through mud better... Maybe like a 190/75 or 80.. bigger might fit.. but it wouldn't hurt to have a tire shop take a couple measurements to see how tall you can go.. Let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Surely a higher tyre will fit fine. Just DO NOT fit a wider tyre, that will mess the handling up. A larger tyre will lengthen your gearing, meaning less torque output at the wheels for a given engine speed. Your speedo will also read lower. Stay within 5-10% diameter and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outback_97 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 This won't answer your specific question about your car and fitment, but it will help you calculate how much bigger a proposed tire is, and how much your speedo and odo will be off: New version: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html Old version (try if the first one doesn't work): http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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