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02-13-2013, 12:23 PM
Im finding them to be pretty stiff, so I want to set it to the softest settings.
What height would you recommend so my tires dont rub since they aren't as stiff?
Any other advise or concerns should I look for when I do this?
Dave_The_BMXER
02-13-2013, 12:55 PM
Need more info on wheel set-up.
Hyperion
02-13-2013, 02:15 PM
Just play with it. 1/2" at a time.
P.S Advice.

Edit: Holy tire sizes batman.
Please read a thread on appropriate tire sizes for our car.
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02-13-2013, 02:37 PM
Im sitting on 15" 195/55/15. i think.... Pretty sure. I plan on getting new 255/65/16s for my summers.

Is it also more stressful for the springs when set to softest?
CH0SiiN1
02-13-2013, 03:24 PM
why would you with a larger side wall tire on a larger rim.. you will be messing up your speedo.

205/55R16 is the oem size for a 16"rim, I get if you want a wider tire "255" on a 9+" rim.. I'm no expert on adjusting your ride height but I strongly suggest you use a tire calculator to match up your tire/rim package with oem size

ex: I have 205/55R16 as my oem size and I run 18x8.5" in the summer (225/40R18) the are the closest matched radius and mess my speedo up by 0.2%

Sorry this isn't relevant to your question, but thought you might want to consider it before putting that size on, Hyperion's advice seems to be a good idea, I'd do the same.
Dave_The_BMXER
02-13-2013, 04:05 PM
Do you rub now?
standsideways
02-13-2013, 04:51 PM
Holy tire size difference batman!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/14/e5u9urat.jpg

You need to keep your diameter as close to stock as possible.

Youve got a 2" difference in tires right now, thats HUGE!
loki
02-13-2013, 06:20 PM
Holy tire size difference batman!


you need to keep your diameter as close to stock as possible.

Youve got a 2" difference in tires right now, thats HUGE!

who are you referring to?

I don't see anyone in this thread that went from 225/40/18 down to 195/55/15
standsideways
02-13-2013, 07:47 PM
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?55899-Delete-s-2006-CWP-Mazda-3-Sedan&highlight=

op's thread
CH0SiiN1
02-13-2013, 08:43 PM
Holy tire size difference batman!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/14/e5u9urat.jpg

You need to keep your diameter as close to stock as possible.

Youve got a 2" difference in tires right now, thats HUGE!

This
loki
02-14-2013, 12:14 AM
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?55899-Delete-s-2006-CWP-Mazda-3-Sedan&highlight=

op's thread

But that's not the stock size for a sedan in the first place

Unless I'm missing something
standsideways
02-14-2013, 12:46 AM
Sry loki.

Hes no better off compared to stock : /

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/14/8u6ysa3u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/14/ta4u5u6u.jpg

However stock vs his summers hes good
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/14/da8y9y5a.jpg
McGuyver_3
02-15-2013, 11:20 PM
a litte confused here but stock 15 tire size should be 195/65r15 not 55
standsideways
02-16-2013, 12:41 AM
LOL i didnt even know they came 15"!
McGuyver_3
02-16-2013, 03:29 PM
The gen 1's did but I am not sure about the 2nd gens
peterm15
02-16-2013, 05:14 PM
a litte confused here but stock 15 tire size should be 195/65r15 not 55

+1. My stock rims are this size. As well as my winters.
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02-19-2013, 02:29 PM
Yes, the stock size for my 3 was 195/65r15. I went 195/55/15 to have a lower profile look.
This summer I will go back to 195/65r15. That is what I meant to say.

Back to my question, will decreasing the stiffness have a larger effect(if any) on the wear and tear of my coils?