Smaller Size Tires
 

Hello out there, being a cheap kind of guy, I got a deal on four 14" snow tires for my 2002 Accord (4 cyl) and since there are 15" tires on there now, someone is telling me I'm gonna have engine, computer, tranny (auto) problems. Other than speedo and milage reading being a little off, any had experiance with this ?. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
Chuck

RE: Smaller Size Tires
 

Never heard of this, and know a ton of people running different than stock rims and tires including myself. I wouldnt worry about it.

RE: Smaller Size Tires
 

With a 2002, you MIGHT(?) have brake clearance problems. I think maybe 15 inch was the smallest stock size?

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RE: Smaller Size Tires
 

Nope. I'm running the 14" steelies from my 1995 (nicer tires) and have no issues whatsoever. I have Integra sized tires so my speedo is off by a bit, but as long as the rolling diameter of the tires you bought are somewhat close to what you currently have they should be fine.

Go to miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html to compare the two.

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As long as they fit over the brakes, its OK. Your ABS might have problems, ONLY if you have different sizes on different corners.

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I think it all comes down to the circumference difference between the tires. If there is a difference then you will see a speedo difference. I doubt you will have any trans issues or ABS issues. Ireally can't see how there could be any problems at all unless the brake calipers won't clear....

RE: Smaller Size Tires
 

Well I hope you got some 14" wheels for those tires cause you sure cant put 14" tires on a 15" wheel.
For a quick test just stand one of the snow tires next to the 15" thats on there now, if it is within
about a half inch of being as tall(profile) you wont notice any problem.