Rim & Tire Question

Mar 01, 2005 2 Replies

Just a quick question.



I've decided to go with 16" rims on my 95 MX-5 with Yokohama Avid H4S rubber.



Question; will 16" screw up my cornering geometry or will it improve it? Other than a harsher ride just cruising, any pitfalls here?



Appreciate any input.


It won't make any geometry difference, as long as the offset is close to stock.

SInce you're getting cheap tires, I assume you're also getting cheap wheels. Cheap 16-inchers are bound to be heavy, which will hurt ride, grip, acceleration, and braking. A lower-profile tire offers less protection to the wheel from road hazards, so it's easier to bend a rim.

But the differences probably won't be huge. With those tires, you may not even notice.

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