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Dumb alloy wheels question

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  • 15-03-2006 10:55am
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    Lemo
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭


    I'm in the process of buying an 04 Mazda 6. It doesn't have alloys and I'm thinking of buying a set.

    I'm not looking for anything too fancy. My question is whether I will need to replace the tyres too...?


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    #2
    MercMad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,269 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Well you wont NEED to, unless you WANT to !

    If you buy wheels in the exact size the current wheels are then you can keep the tyres !

    However most folk take the decision to go up in diameter, improving the looks, and for that you will need a larger tyre, usually wider and lower in profile !


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    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    If you do decide to go up in diameter, here's a good link to calculate what size tyres you should get to keep your speedometer reading correctly

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


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    #4
    Lemo
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭Lemo


    That's a great help. Thanks.


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