TR6 Yes.....another TR6 tire size question

[bricktop]

Alright folks,

I want to get better tire technology without losing the redlines. I would also like to get more rubber on the road without going to a lower profile tire. Aesthetically, I want the wheel wells at least as full as they are now with the OEM Michelin 185 75-15's.

I have seen forum members refer to their 205 75-15's but Coker Tires as well as my local shop says that they will rub. Coker offers a few sizes in a redline tire:

195 75R15, 185 65R15 and the 185 R15 that I am running now. I can't seem to equate the numbers to my aesthetic desires....anyone have an opinion on my best option here?

THanks,

Carter (dazed and confused)

 

[roofman]

There was a recent post where someone bought whitewalls in the size he wanted, and then used something to color the whitewalls red and looked good. I run 205-65-15 on stock wheels ( see photo below) and have no rubbing or clearance issues. I think they look fine, but your car -your preference. Tires are Multi Mile Grand Tour.

 

[tomshobby]

Carter,

This might help.
https://miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html

Sears also has good size information on the sizes they offer.

 

[RobT]

Here is the link to the thread roofman was referencing:

https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/u...true#Post269623

And another pic:

These are 205-70/15's and do not rub - even with the lowered springs.

Rob

 

[Telly]

Also 205-70/15 with no rubbing.

I think it's the 215's that will give you trouble.

Terry

 

[Brosky]

The 205's DO NOT rub. Unless perhaps your suspension is shot and then you need a lot more than tires, but I would be willing to bet that you'll be just fine with them.

Check out Rob's post. Very interesting indeed.

 

[roofman]

Non stock rims can change your thinking, as well as originality.

 

[rooster]

I've got 215/70/15 on stock rims on a tr6 without rubbing. There are others here who run the same size.

Looks something like Rob's above (no redlines though).

I think that these would be the max.