Sorry fellas i searched and couldnt find crap. I am in need of tires and want to put 225 50 16 all the way around my 90 GXL (has s5 tii/GTUs rims though). I have no suspension mods so it is sitting in stock heigth. Can i run the 225 without rubbing or rolling my fenders under? Let me know

 

i have 225/45/16 on my T2. they fit fine. 225s are no problem for a 7" wide wheel. i believe that a 245 is prolly the largest youll fit on a stock T2 wheel.

 

On some 225/50's the sidewall may touch the front spring seat. It's easy to grind 1/8" off the seat lip if you need to.

 

What do you run on your car sure shot? Stock turbos came with 205 50 16 right? So to keep my guages close to correct do i need to run 225 45 16? Thanks in advance fellas...

 

I run 225/50/16's up front and 245/45/16's out back on '89 BBS mesh style T2 factory rims (16x7). I would just stick with 225/16's all the way around as the rear sidewalls bulge over the rims.... but it does add more meat/traction if you need it.

FYI- Tirerack.com has Yokohama AVS I's in the size you are looking for @ $57-60 per tire! A smoking deal. If you can afford more then get Bridgestone S-03's.... as they are the **** but triple the price.

GNX7

 

GNX7 is your speedometer off any?

 

Cmon i know there are quite a few tii guys here help a brutha out mang!

 

bump

 

stock tire size was 205/55/16

if you run a 50 sidewall on a 16" wheel the speedo WILL be off.

 

Thats what i needed to know thanks VetteKiller! But it wont be off very far since i am going to a 225 50 16 and that should get me plenty of meat on the ground. Ill post pics when i get em on the car.

 

That's correct. 205/55 original, 225/50 approximate same OD. I'm running 215/55 & 245/50 Nitto-same OD

 

THX fellas......

 

what do the 16 inch s5 T2 rims weigh?

 

about 17 lbs, best reference I've seen so far. I have one loose in my garage, I'll weigh it.

 

found this at discounttire.com
Original Factory Size(s)
205/60-15
These tire sizes will fit your original wheels.

Optional Size(s)

PLUS ZERO
215/60-15


PLUS ONE
205/55-16
225/50-16


PLUS TWO
215/45-17
215/50-17
225/45-17


PLUS THREE
215/40-18
225/40-18


PLUS FOUR
225/35-19

Plus Sizing is an easy way to enhance the performance and look of your vehicle. Use of these sizes may require the purchase of new aftermarket wheels.

 

great reff dr jones this should be stickied(sp?).