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cody · 2009-04-30, 08:27 AM

They're .6" shorter than the stock size RE92's in overall diameter according to TireRack.

"When your speedometer reads 60 mph, you're actually going 58.9mph"
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I have never considered the 5MT to have a short 5th gear and their good rolling resistance rating should make up or help make up for gas milage losses due to their size. Maybe?

2009-04-30, 08:27 AM	#85
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	They're .6" shorter than the stock size RE92's in overall diameter according to TireRack. "When your speedometer reads 60 mph, you're actually going 58.9mph" http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html I have never considered the 5MT to have a short 5th gear and their good rolling resistance rating should make up or help make up for gas milage losses due to their size. Maybe? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.