ya know how much more it would cost for tires u mentioned above rather than 195/65/15? i wouldn't even mind keeping the 18", but money is tight and i figure it would be more economical in the long run for me if i go back to stock tires. i know i am compromising looks, but i cant be spending $600 every 5 years on tires.

also spoon91, u say that it will lower the car a tad bit. but when i go to http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html and compare the two tire sizes in my first post, the stock tire has a larger radius of 1 inch. so thats why i was thinking it would raise it rather than lower it. your thought?

if it lowers the car, i would have to be looking into to changing the springs cuz my nose already srapes coming out of driveways sometimes.