I figured I know that I like to see something before I buy it...and I hadn't seen any pictures in my search so maybe this will help others. I have to say that after a few snowy and icy days I am loving the tires - still not sure I would suggest this size though.

Side shot:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=74&pictureid=158

Front Wheel:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=74&pictureid=159

Back:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=74&pictureid=160

Tread Shot:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=74&pictureid=161

Here is the "rub" as they say. It was rubbing on every trun, then we heated the plastic and moved it back a bit...still rubs I think when the car is full and you turn into a bump...like a driveway:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=74&pictureid=162

Close at the front of the tire too...can't get a finger in there, but it doesnt seem to rub when the tire moves up and down:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=74&pictureid=163

Both the "rub" pics are with the tire at about 4/5th of a full turn.

Anyway...great tire...maybe a nice choice for those that like the AT/S but arent sure they want that aggressive of a tread. I think the 225 would be a better option but looks wise the 235 definitely looks good I think.

I've benn just tickled with the stock size in these tires for quite a while! (Two sets)

These big tires look great! What is the diameter of these bad boys?

I didn't measure them, but Yokohama says they should be 29.1 inches - so about 1.2 inches over stock...but the increased width is what makes them look much bigger.

ouch! :???: that doesnt look good

The plastic doesnt look that way from rubbing...FYI. That's from the heat gun and the crowbar ;)

And out of curiosity I went and measured the diameter...not 29.1 as stated by Yok. It was 28.5.

Soo...do you have any issues with the extra width? I'm looking to replace mine with a wider tire and want the same height to avoid speedometer issues. Currently looking at a 235/65 size. The width will be 0.79" wider and only 0.1" bigger in diameter...according to several on-line calculators I've found.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

I'm running same rim, btw.

Thanks,

J

looks good. ive got the same tires in stock size and they have been great.