Will the tire size 225 50 16 rub against the tire well on an FC when turning? Will I need to go to a 205 55 16 so it does not rub?

 

You should be ok with 225/50/16's. You MAY have a SLIGHT bit of rubbing up front, but I think you'll be ok. That's what I'm gonna be running pretty soon, but I'll be on 16x8" rims, with 225/45/16's. I was told I MAY have rubbing up front, but I think you'll be ok. My car will be lowered too, so that might be why I'd have problems, and not you.

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Jeremy
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Thanks for the info. Anyone out there actually running 225 50 16 s right now???? Well I'm getting them this week, I'll let you guys know how it works out...

 

Have two sets of 225/50R16 on mt 10thAE.

The stock white wheels are on Dunlop, the 87 TII wheels are on Michellin. Both fits perfect.

Was planning to buy a set of this size of RE71, didn't act fast enough, 225/50R16 are gone. Have to go back to 205/55R16 which is the stock size.

Paul

 

I have had two different 87 TIIs ... ran 225/50 16s on both... 1st one was perfect... no rubbing...etc.. 2nd one if I made a real hard U turn the front right would rub just a little bit... but that has only happened 3 times over about 30K miles ... so I'm sure you'll be fine...

 

Sidewall profiles differ from manufacturer to manufacturer - hell, they differ between different tire models by the SAME manufacturer.

225 is always going to be tight up front.&nbsp Some fit - some don't.

Be prepared to roll fenders if they don't.


-Ted

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Ted Koseki
Technical Advisor
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On this same topic, how well do 245's work out back? Is any work required to get them to not rub? I heard a little grinding is required. Is this true? Oh yeah, this is on the stock TII 16's.

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87 TII
stock for now, but mods on the way!

 

Here are 225/50/16s on my FC. I have spacers and longer lug studs on the front so i could fit the 3rd Gen wheels on.