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reza 11-28-06 02:19 AM

Tire for 16x9.5 wheel?
 
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I am looking for tires what will fit into 16x9.5 inch wheel. The wheel fit on FD fine no rubbing, currently using 245/45/16 with a lot of stretch.

Is it better to put on 245/50/16 or stay with 245/45/16 ? I can't find larger 16 inch tires on tirerack.

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NeoTuri 11-29-06 07:28 PM

Quite honestly, I can only think of competition tires that will fit something that wide.

hotfd3s 11-29-06 10:53 PM


Originally Posted by NeoTuri
Quite honestly, I can only think of competition tires that will fit something that wide.

The widest 16" street tire I'm aware of is 255/50-16.

Race tire you could go with Hoosiers 275/50-16 or Kumho's 265/50-16

reza 11-30-06 02:23 AM

Damn...I was looking for a street set for my car...not some R compound...
255/50/16 is a bit too high for FD

hotfd3s 12-01-06 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by reza
Damn...I was looking for a street set for my car...not some R compound...
255/50/16 is a bit too high for FD

yeah, the 255/50's I believe are used by Mustangs and Camaros. If you put in 4.3 gears, you can run it on the street and not effect the speedo, but the tires will look a little tall on a FD versus the stock setup.

ptrhahn 12-01-06 10:01 AM

I thought Khumo made a 265/45/16.


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