will a 205/40-17 fit the mp3?

[changedman]

as the subject says. OEM is 205/45-17

as to tires i know 205 is width and 17 is tire size, but will a 205/45-17 fit my mp3?

wanna get some bfg semi drags

 

[2K3 MSP]

The MSP comes with 215/45/17 stock...I changed to a 205/40/17. Smaller width, smaller tire wall height(the 40 or 45 number). You should have no problems with rubbing or fitment issues.

 

[changedman]

SCHWEET IM GETTING SOME G FORCE T/A KDW2s!!!

 

[cjstringer]

Shorter sidewalls increase your chanes for wheel damage as the tire has less room to flex on the rim.
Not trying to scare you out of this purchase, but I actually went UP in tire size to the 215/45/17 to get a better day-to-day ride.
My race tires are 205/40/17, and it's like riding on rails for control, but it's also really rough. I wouldn't want to drive on a tire that size every day.
You also need to consider that your mileage will rack up faster as the tires will spin faster with a smaller radius. Just something to consider if you ever want to sell the car. It will show higher than actual mileage. Bad for resale.
JMHO

 

[changedman]

wait so a 215 will fit my stock mp3 racing harts?

 

[20ESGUY]

yeah 205 or a 215 will fit without issues...as for speedo calibration or comparing section widths/overall height use the page http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html comes in very handy sometimes.

 

[cjstringer]

215s will fit. 225s will rub. Go with 215/45/17. Smoother ride and a little more grip thatn the 205s. I like the taller sidewals of the 215/45s for both the ride and wheel protection, and it helps a little on the cars mileage. (You go a little further than the odo records.)

 

[changedman]

sweet i never knew a wider tire (215 is wider, ya?) could fit on my mp3 wheels.