Max Tire Size on Stock 14"

Kevin94SL · 09-29-2004, 12:04 PM

I'm looking to replace tires before the winter. A local shop has an "all tires of the same diameter, one price" event on.

I'm looking to stay on the 14" rims as I really don't have $$ to upgrade.

What is the max width that I can put on the stock rims??

I'm thinking about putting some 195/65/14 on it.

Car is a '94 SL1.

alleninpa · 09-29-2004, 01:33 PM

195/65 will work fine.
That is what I use on my steel rims with winter tires.

Kevin94SL · 09-29-2004, 02:45 PM

Thanks. I've heard of tire shops just using a chart and telling you that you will use a certain size for that car. Just didn't want to get stuck with that as I would like a little wider tire.

Nowhere Man · 09-29-2004, 05:52 PM

My friend has 205/65/14 on his 94' SL1. It comes a little close but it never rubs. Its about 2 inches between the top of the wheel and the panel and an inch between the wheel and the front bumper.

Attached is a (poor quality) picture of his car with the tires and some rims he got from a friend. The picture may not show it, but it has a very tucked appearence.

EDIT: Didn't want to attach, so here is a link: http://www.fonoop.com/car/a9saturn.jpg

alleninpa · 09-29-2004, 07:24 PM

Be very careful with the 205 tires. Different rims have different offset, and the stock rim may sit in too far to allow the 205 to not rub on the struts.
You will need at least .75" clearance between the strut and the inside of the tire (with your 175 tires).
Check both front and rear tires, as they are not the same.

ParisTom · 09-30-2004, 12:44 PM

upsizing insanely on narrow stock wheel may not be a good idea for another reason. The tire's contact patch is severely effected if is on a rim which is too narrow.

GR898SL2 · 09-30-2004, 07:12 PM

195/65R14 will work fine for the 1st gen SL's.

liarliar17 · 10-01-2004, 10:33 AM

What would be the best size tires for a 2000 with 14" rims?

SATSL1 · 10-01-2004, 05:32 PM

Hey guys.... tryu out this link.... might be useful

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

09-29-2004, 12:04 PM	#1
Kevin94SL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,602 Kevin94SL's Photos 2006 ION-3 Sedan	Max Tire Size on Stock 14" I'm looking to replace tires before the winter. A local shop has an "all tires of the same diameter, one price" event on. I'm looking to stay on the 14" rims as I really don't have $$ to upgrade. What is the max width that I can put on the stock rims?? I'm thinking about putting some 195/65/14 on it. Car is a '94 SL1. ... Kevin

09-29-2004, 01:33 PM	#2
alleninpa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 1,590 2009 AURA XR 1999 SL1	195/65 will work fine. That is what I use on my steel rims with winter tires. ... If it ain't broke it's over designed.

09-29-2004, 02:45 PM	#3
Kevin94SL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,602 Kevin94SL's Photos 2006 ION-3 Sedan	Thanks. I've heard of tire shops just using a chart and telling you that you will use a certain size for that car. Just didn't want to get stuck with that as I would like a little wider tire. ... Kevin

09-29-2004, 05:52 PM	#4
Nowhere Man Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 398 Nowhere Man's Photos 1995 SW2	My friend has 205/65/14 on his 94' SL1. It comes a little close but it never rubs. Its about 2 inches between the top of the wheel and the panel and an inch between the wheel and the front bumper. Attached is a (poor quality) picture of his car with the tires and some rims he got from a friend. The picture may not show it, but it has a very tucked appearence. EDIT: Didn't want to attach, so here is a link: http://www.fonoop.com/car/a9saturn.jpg ... 95' SW2 131,000 Miles 32-MPG avg.

09-30-2004, 07:12 PM	#7
GR898SL2 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,527	195/65R14 will work fine for the 1st gen SL's. ... No more Saturns! :( '11 & '15 Subaru Forester; '15 Nissan Altima

09-29-2004, 07:24 PM	#5
alleninpa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 1,590 2009 AURA XR 1999 SL1	Be very careful with the 205 tires. Different rims have different offset, and the stock rim may sit in too far to allow the 205 to not rub on the struts. You will need at least .75" clearance between the strut and the inside of the tire (with your 175 tires). Check both front and rear tires, as they are not the same.

09-30-2004, 12:44 PM	#6
ParisTom Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 89 ParisTom's Photos 1992 SC	upsizing insanely on narrow stock wheel may not be a good idea for another reason. The tire's contact patch is severely effected if is on a rim which is too narrow.

10-01-2004, 10:33 AM	#8
liarliar17 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 27 2002 SL2	What would be the best size tires for a 2000 with 14" rims?

10-01-2004, 05:32 PM	#9
SATSL1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 13	tire size calculator Hey guys.... tryu out this link.... might be useful http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

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