my first hub cap scratch

[remusrm]

today i went to check out some rims and had to move out of a driveway. some fool drove like a manic and almost rear ended me. i moved on the right side as if i was to park and scraped my hubcap. well i got the stcok rims and tires 16 inch and all i have to say you need more rubber to not do that again. this sucks...

[Mase]

I wouldn't consider it a bad thing. Use it as an excuse to get some nice aftermarket rims and some wide, rim-saver tires.

[Mavrik]

well you can always buy another hubcap.

[remusrm]

actually will not get aftermarket rims. i had enogh with that. will get 225/55/16 tires very soon. also removed the hubcaps and man is quieter.

[Raven]

Quote, originally posted by remusrm »actually will not get aftermarket rims. i had enogh with that. will get 225/55/16 tires very soon. also removed the hubcaps and man is quieter. You mean 225/50/16 right. That's the size I have and they look and work great. It's the widest tire recommended for the stock wheel width. They are very close to the same diameter as the stock tires.

[remusrm]

225/55/16

[Mavrik]

http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=15392

[kostby]

Link to tire size/wheel size calculator -->http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.htmlEDIT: From the above linkSpecification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference205/55-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.2in 811 0.0% STOCK225/50-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.1in 811 -0.1% Preferred alternate 225/55-16 4.9in 12.9in 25.7in 80.9in 783 3.5% Too 'tall'