Joke or not, there is an issue- On my 99 it's more of a squawk, and it's not
the tires.
Evidently, you can apply enough torque to make the dry rubber bushings move
enough to make noise.

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> "Chuck" > wrote in
> news:uSTbf.456$Mi5.439@dukeread07:
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> > There may be a squeak or chirp coming from the bushings in the
> > rear axle assembly when you upshift at high throttle settings..
> > This usually will occur (if it occurs) on super and turbo charged
> > Miatas. Try lubing the bushings with rubber lubricant. Or ignore
> > it as I do.
>
> Dang, doesn't anyone read before replying? <snicker>