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here is a tire calculator that also gives you speedo change
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
That is because you are slower. The additional weight of 18's and more rubber on the tires adds nearly 100 lbs to the weight of the car. You will mostly notice this when you first accelerate from a stop.powerhungry966 said:. in my oppinion 17's are better because 18's are heavy.. my car feels even slower do to the extra weight and rotational mass..