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Old 12-14-01, 03:08 AM
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what are the biggest/widest tires you can put on a stock rim safely???
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A lot of people run 245/45-16. That seems to be about the limit in terms of what fits well for general use.
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I dont know about stock rims, I have the 245/45-16. I know that on aftermarket rims I have seen 305 width.
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I'm with everyone else on the 245/45's. I wish I could get something like 265's but anyway
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heee i have 285 40 17's
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I think BF Goodrich makes a drag radial thats something like 250/50/16 but as far as i know thats the widest you can get on the stock 16 in wheels.
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I HAVE 255/50/16 FOR STREET DRAG. AND STOCK IN THE FRONT, IT KINDA THROW OFF THE HANDING
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Re: biggest tires
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what are the biggest/widest tires you can put on a stock rim safely???
just watch the fronts if your car is lowered at all. I know a couple people that are pulling out their fender lips with 245's on the stock rims with lowered suspension.
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can you tell me what you mean by pulling out their fender lips? do you mean rubbing?
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