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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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tire size and brand

i need a new set of tires for the stock rims but just dont know what to go with. what is the suggested tire size for the rear rims?
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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225/50/16 I Think.. Should Say On The Sticker In Your Door Jam
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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225/50/16 I Think.. Should Say On The Sticker In Your Door Jam
yeah that is the tire they come with, but i want to find out if i can go with a 235 or 245 rear on the stock tires. what brand do you guys go with
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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Yeah I believe you can go up to 245 but the rim size is not that wide so it may not be recommended. There's too many brands to choose from. Personnally, if you want something that lasts and looks good I like the Yokohama AVS ES100's, Kumho and BGF KDW's.

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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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We have a suspension/wheels/tires forum you may want to acquaint yourself with - MOVING this thread there now.

You can run a 245/45 tire no problem, front and rear. The only problem is most manufacturers are discontinuing that size. Otherwise, just get some high quality 225/50s and call it good.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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how about 245/50/r16 kumho mx's all around?
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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The sidewall number, i.e. the "50" isn't a consistent measurement, it's a percentage of the width, so if you go to a 245-section tire, you ought to go w/ a 45 series.... plus they'll look like balloons.


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how about 245/50/r16 kumho mx's all around?
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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^ thanks for the input
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