tires sizes 255\40\zr17 - 265\40\zr17 whats the difference?

[my01z06]

whats the difference and can i run the 255's on the front of the Z?

Mike

[IM4A2Z]

Originally posted by my01z06
whats the difference and can i run the 255's on the front of the Z?

Mike

The differance between 255 and 265 is 10cm, about 1/4 inch in width and the outside diameter will be very slightly smaller. Should not be a problem but, i have to ask why you would want to go smaller?

[IT L GO]

Go to this site and plug in your tire sizes.
in your case there is very little difference.
less than a 1/4 inch inch in sidewall height
(.20)

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html


Rick

[DJWorm]

by putting the smaller tire on the front with the larger tires on the back you are increasing the static understeer considerably. The car will push considerably and will handle like a truck.