L Bader wrote:

> Using 195/50R15 v. 215/40R16, with a 0.4% change in overall diameter,
> yet a 1 inch increase in rim size, I calculate a loss in profile
> height. -- Where am I wrong?

You aren't wrong, I am. My math sucks.
50% of 195 is 97.5.
40% of 205 is 82.
Definitely lower profile.

> I am referring to the 5-spoke Enkei's on the '97 STO (Miata.net has
> them listed at 14.5-lbs...)

Those aren't the wheels that most people are thinking of when you
mention 5-spoke 15" miata alloys. The wheels that you have are semi-rare.
Except for the special editions, Mazda did not start using 15 inch
wheels until 1999.

I had a set of the same Enkei wheels, they also came standard on the
1996 "M" edition, but those were the only two cars that Mazda put them
on, less than 8,000 sets of that style of wheel total.

They are still one of my favorite looking factory miata wheels. Much
better looking than that nasty looking lightweight set they put on the
'93LE and the '95M. ;-)

Pat (running for cover)