tire size for 16" wheels
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Drifting
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From: Ontario
tire size for 16" wheels
Stock tire size F70-15 has an approx diameter of 26.9". Using the link below I found that with 16" wheels and 245mm width the ideal aspect ratio is 60.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Just looking for input about tire sizes 245/60-16 and 245/55-16.
Anybody know of any good makes/models/ditributors of these particular sizes (already tried tirerack.com). I am finding it difficult to find the 245/60-16 size and I am starting to doubt this size is even manufactured at all. :confused:
Any recommendations about different tire sizes for 16" wheels other than the sizes I have listed above?
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Just looking for input about tire sizes 245/60-16 and 245/55-16.
Anybody know of any good makes/models/ditributors of these particular sizes (already tried tirerack.com). I am finding it difficult to find the 245/60-16 size and I am starting to doubt this size is even manufactured at all. :confused:
Any recommendations about different tire sizes for 16" wheels other than the sizes I have listed above?
Drifting
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Re: tire size for 16" wheels (Boofers)
I have been unable to find an adequate replacement tire (size wise) for my 16" wheels. I love the wheels, but 16s are just an oddball anymore. This is why I have been recommending 17"s to those who post questions about wheel sizes here.
What I wound up doing was running 245-50-16 BFG KDW tires. I love the tires, they hook like glue, but the diameter is nearly an inch too short. So, my speedo is off, and I have had to lower the car about an inch to make it look right, which seems to allow a few thing to drag the ground occasionally (YIKES!).
Wish I had bought 17"s, but I really wanted these wheels. Now they are available in 17"s, two piece, but it's going to be hard to cough up the $$$ considering my current wheels/tires have less than 2K miles on them.
Let us know if you find a 16" tire that works.
Thanks,
jeff
What I wound up doing was running 245-50-16 BFG KDW tires. I love the tires, they hook like glue, but the diameter is nearly an inch too short. So, my speedo is off, and I have had to lower the car about an inch to make it look right, which seems to allow a few thing to drag the ground occasionally (YIKES!).
Wish I had bought 17"s, but I really wanted these wheels. Now they are available in 17"s, two piece, but it's going to be hard to cough up the $$$ considering my current wheels/tires have less than 2K miles on them.
Let us know if you find a 16" tire that works.
Thanks,
jeff
Melting Slicks
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From: Moro IL
Re: tire size for 16" wheels (Boofers)
About as close as your going to get and have any sort of tires to choose from are 255/50/16's, your still going to be a bit shorter then stock 3/4" probably, and you may run into some clearance issues in front with that size, I have 245/50's in front for that reason.
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Pat Kunz
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Pat Kunz
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Re: tire size for 16" wheels (73 LS-4)
I'm running 255/50/16 tires. There was a little interference when I was cornering hard, and I hit a dip. Since then, I had my suspension rebuilt, I haven't had that problem at all.
I wouldn't really consider the 255/50/16 or 245/50/16 sizes as odball sizes. If you search the Tire Rack site, there are more passenger tires available in the 255/50/16 size (18 different models) and 245/50/16 (38 different models) versus the 255/50/17 size (10 passenger, and 4 truck models). Seems like there are plenty of choices for 16" wheels.
As far as the outside diameter is concerned, I agree with Pat. The difference is about 3/4". Now when you calculate the % difference, it amounts to about 3% which is, for me, not very significant. When you're going 100mph, the speedometer will read 103. Ride height and wheel well clearance is 1/2 of the differences in diameter, which works out to 3/8". Again, for me that wasn't a big difference.
I selected 16" wheels because I liked the look, the tires were cheaper than 17" ones, and I didn't see a significant difference between the stock tire diameter and the 255/50/16 tires.
Which wheels are you running on your Vette?
I wouldn't really consider the 255/50/16 or 245/50/16 sizes as odball sizes. If you search the Tire Rack site, there are more passenger tires available in the 255/50/16 size (18 different models) and 245/50/16 (38 different models) versus the 255/50/17 size (10 passenger, and 4 truck models). Seems like there are plenty of choices for 16" wheels.
As far as the outside diameter is concerned, I agree with Pat. The difference is about 3/4". Now when you calculate the % difference, it amounts to about 3% which is, for me, not very significant. When you're going 100mph, the speedometer will read 103. Ride height and wheel well clearance is 1/2 of the differences in diameter, which works out to 3/8". Again, for me that wasn't a big difference.
I selected 16" wheels because I liked the look, the tires were cheaper than 17" ones, and I didn't see a significant difference between the stock tire diameter and the 255/50/16 tires.
Which wheels are you running on your Vette?
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Drifting
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Re: tire size for 16" wheels (Mark70)
Judging by some of the archived posts on this subject I decided 245 was wide enough since I didn't want to have any sort of interference issues.
I still have the OEM rallye wheels on my new (new to me that is) 77. I like the 16" size for the same reasons you listed Mark70. I suppose I could go with 235/60-16. ~sigh~ decisions, decisions... :crazy:
I still have the OEM rallye wheels on my new (new to me that is) 77. I like the 16" size for the same reasons you listed Mark70. I suppose I could go with 235/60-16. ~sigh~ decisions, decisions... :crazy:
