What have you done to your Mazda6 today?

[bestbiker]

Finally got the wires run to the dimmer switch and through the firewall. Not too bad for a cheep ebay buy.

 

[bova80]

yes they are. will be picking up my dnp mani today and dropping off my VC to get powdercoated white.

you gotta paint your intake manifold if you are going white cause that thing looks dirty compared to it haha. what fmic do you have?

 

[dave_PEI]

RPM springs showed up today! sharkfin will be here any day now, booked in for Wednesday to fix the rear axle at the dealership, and at my after hours mechanic to install the springs, along with another day early in the week for 35% tint all the way around

and FINALLY my wheels should be arriving this weekend! lots of stuff happening at once its rather exciting

 

[crlsnlopes]

you gotta paint your intake manifold if you are going white cause that thing looks dirty compared to it haha. what fmic do you have?

im getting my IM ported soon so take will be pc later, i have modified corksport fmic

 

[BoostedSpd6]

yes they are. will be picking up my dnp mani today and dropping off my VC to get powdercoated white.

ohh nice!!! i couldnt be more happier with the work theyve done for me so far.. will be bringing my calipers to them as well..

i agree with bova.. your going to have to keep ur engine bay super clean after thats powdercoated.. that white will make even the slightest thing thats dirty look Reallyyyy dirty lol..

 

[crlsnlopes]

ohh nice!!! i couldnt be more happier with the work theyve done for me so far.. will be bringing my calipers to them as well..

i agree with bova.. your going to have to keep ur engine bay super clean after thats powdercoated.. that white will make even the slightest thing thats dirty look Reallyyyy dirty lol..

lol. im ready for that.. i was thinking of painting the pipes white with black hoses, but i think it will overkill(ricer).

 

[Blendercloud]

lol. im ready for that.. i was thinking of painting the pipes white with black hoses, but i think it will overkill(ricer).

I agree. I think it'd look like a kitchen appliance from 1986.

 

[markspd6]

No, it's the same as any other 215/45/18. Those are industry standards.

actually this 215(goodyear) is Much wider than the stock 215?? i showed this to Chris(batou) in person just to make sure i wasnt crazy.. and I asked our local tire guy and he says its not the same with every Mfgr?? the good years have the same numbers.. but are physically much different tires.. no idea how thats supposed to work.. but, when i asked the Goodyear guy about the 225-235 size? he laughed and said theyd be way too wide and rub the fenders really hard!!

 

[tunersteve]

actually this 215(goodyear) is Much wider than the stock 215?? i showed this to Chris(batou) in person just to make sure i wasnt crazy.. and I asked our local tire guy and he says its not the same with every Mfgr?? the good years have the same numbers.. but are physically much different tires.. no idea how thats supposed to work.. but, when i asked the Goodyear guy about the 225-235 size? he laughed and said theyd be way too wide and rub the fenders really hard!!

So you're telling me that the DOT standards are wrong? Let's be serious here. There's a reason they went to a standardized ID system, that makes it easier for OEM and consumers alike to find the right fit. Manufacturers have to put this clearly on the tire for all to see. It's explained here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=46

Section Width

Following the letter(s) that identify the type of vehicle and/or type of service for which the tire was designed, the three-digit numeric portion identifies the tire's "Section Width" (cross section) in millimeters.

P225/50R16 91S
The 225 indicates this tire is 225 millimeters across from the widest point of its outer sidewall to the widest point of its inner sidewall when mounted and measured on a specified width wheel. This measurement is also referred to as the tire's section width. Because many people think of measurements in inches, the 225mm can be converted to inches by dividing the section width in millimeters by 25.4 (the number of millimeters per inch).

225mm / 25.4 = 8.86"​

Sidewall Aspect Ratio

Typically following the three digits identifying the tire's Section Width in millimeters is a two-digit number that identifies the tire's profile or aspect ratio.

P225/50R16 91S
The 50 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its section width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and also referred to as the tire's series, profile or aspect ratio. The higher the number, the taller the sidewall; the lower the number, the lower the sidewall. We know that this tire size's section width is 225mm and that its section height is 50% of 225mm. By converting the 225mm to inches (225 / 25.4 = 8.86") and multiplying it by 50% (.50) we confirm that this tire size results in a tire section height of 4.43". If this tire were a P225/70R16 size, our calculation would confirm that the size would result in a section height of 6.20", approximately a 1.8-inch taller sidewall.
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[markspd6]

Seriously, Im not trying to start an argument on this.. thats why I made Chris check for me? i appreciate your info.. but, 215.. isnt always 215..

I took a shot that helps a little.. thats a 1/2" overhang on 215 tire.. on my bridgestone it was flush to the rim.. and thats how i got my curbrash.. the goodyears wont let that happen so easily..

 

[BoostedSpd6]

^^^ (gah)(hand)(spank) i just wanna cry at this point.. there is no hope for you...

 

[markspd6]

have you tried 3 different sets of tires on this car yet??

 

[tunersteve]

Seriously, Im not trying to start an argument on this.. thats why I made Chris check for me? i appreciate your info.. but, 215.. isnt always 215..

I took a shot that helps a little.. thats a 1/2" overhang on 215 tire.. on my bridgestone it was flush to the rim.. and thats how i got my curbrash.. the goodyears wont let that happen so easily..

That's a rim/wheel protector, not a wider tire. Some tires have that (like my Blizzaks) and others do not. The OEM Bridgestones didn't have it.

 

[BoostedSpd6]

like i said.. theres no hope (lol)

 

[markspd6]

uh.. its hard to picture... but the tire itself is at least one-half to one inch inch wider than the comparible bridgestone.. thats not just the lip.. like i said the tires just way bigger.. believe it or dont.. i know what im seeing.. and

thanks for another useless op and no technical input.. great move for a shop owner/vendor!! ill be buying soon..

 

[BoostedSpd6]

k im not gonna get into an argument here.. im a ASE certified technican.. tunersteve already explained that there are DOT standards for all tires.. the measurements of the stock tires compared to the eagle gt's u have are the same 215mm.. the extra width your seeing is a wheel protector and many tires do not have those.. they may look wider but they are not. every post from you has been incorrect or false.. what more can i say.. (attention) and youd learn more from people who are experienced and know alot more about these cars then you do.

 

[tunersteve]

Are you measuring this with a metric tape? Calipers? If not, a "calibrated eye" is no way to judge width.

Mark, I'm not going to sit here and keep cleaning up nonsense that can mislead members. This isn't the first time, and I fear it won't be the last.

So, to clear it up:
Stock size is 215/45/18
Common replacement sizes are 225/40/18 and 225/45/18

By going to either of those, here are the dimensional changes:

On a stock wheel (18x7, +50 offset) From my post in the MI random thread:

215/45/18 (stock) tire diameter : 651mm
225/40/18 tire diameter : 637mm (14mm shorter than stock)
225/45/18 tire diameter : 659mm (8mm taller than stock)

215/45/18 sidewall height : 97mm
225/40/18 sidewall height : 90mm (7mm shorter than stock)
225/45/18 sidewall height : 101mm (4mm taller than stock)

215/45/18 revs/mile : 787.3
225/40/18 revs/mile : 804.6 (17.3 more than stock)(2.19% change)
225/45/18 revs/mile : 777.7 (9.6 fewer than stock)(1.21% change)

 

[markspd6]

well like i said.. these tires are much bigger! not just the lip part.. and boosted.. youve provided no input here whatsoever.. just slagging and tude..

and seriously ive seen plenty of ASE mechanics screw s*** up.. so that means nothing to me.. look at how many nightmare dealer posts are here?? All ASE certified!! and if you wanna do business with the public? you should watch your posts.. someone might be reading this and decide your just too hard to work with??

and ive asked several techs about this.. and several have given me the same answers.. the specs are not exact.. just like the treadwear?? if i had two tires to put side by side I would..

I even had one tech tell me that its an Interior tube/tirewall measurement?? he said thats why all the 215's were very different sizes of tire.. that was the answer that made the most sense to me?? maybe if there was a tire expert who could answer on this?? not just a link.. but, a good answer.. and like i say im not looking for a fight.. but, im not gonna just take some dudes word for it..

 

[tunersteve]

well like i said.. these tires are much bigger! not just the lip part.. and boosted.. youve provided no input here whatsoever.. just slagging and tude..

and seriously ive seen plenty of ASE mechanics screw s*** up.. so that means nothing to me.. look at how many nightmare dealer posts are here?? All ASE certified!! and if you wanna do business with the public? you should watch your posts.. someone might be reading this and decide your just too hard to work with??

and ive asked several techs about this.. and several have given me the same answers.. the specs are not exact.. just like the treadwear?? if i had two tires to put side by side I would..

So you're going to question someone with training and posted standards against your own logic. Because you think its "bigger" doesn't mean a DAMN thing unless you've quantified it by an accurate measurement with proper tools. Stop accusing him of things, because by going back and looking at your posts and his, he's been spot on on many more occasions than you've been.

This is your last warning. Keep it up and you'll get some free vacation time.

 

[BoostedSpd6]

ok well just to prove my point.. ill go downstairs and get all the tools i need.. i have them all since im opening up a shop.. my car isnt running right now so ill go get both sets of 215's i have and measure them both.. post pictures of my measurements and how its done.. then we will see who's right and who's wrong.. id be willing to bet its going to be 100% me.