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Racer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Boise Idaho
255/50R16 BF Goodrich Sport Comp 2's can be had for as low as $135, Toyos a bit more. That's about it for reasonably priced 16's.
As above, for the long term, go with 17's....1991 to 1996 Sawblades are a great factory C4 choice, but the Subaru, BMW, VW, fart can crowd will be looking for them as well.
As above, for the long term, go with 17's....1991 to 1996 Sawblades are a great factory C4 choice, but the Subaru, BMW, VW, fart can crowd will be looking for them as well.
Last edited by Black LS2; Feb 19, 2016 at 09:35 AM.
Team Owner
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For an '84 specifically there might be a greater value in moving to the 17" product. I'd think that ride quality could certainly be improved using the "newer construction technologies" of more recent tires.
I don't believe there could be any that might argue the 16" replacement after-market wheel vs. 17" wheel/tire combination.
Price? I'd think maybe the 17" even less expensive.
I don't believe there could be any that might argue the 16" replacement after-market wheel vs. 17" wheel/tire combination.
Price? I'd think maybe the 17" even less expensive.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: NYC NY
For an '84 specifically there might be a greater value in moving to the 17" product. I'd think that ride quality could certainly be improved using the "newer construction technologies" of more recent tires.
I don't believe there could be any that might argue the 16" replacement after-market wheel vs. 17" wheel/tire combination.
Price? I'd think maybe the 17" even less expensive.
I don't believe there could be any that might argue the 16" replacement after-market wheel vs. 17" wheel/tire combination.
Price? I'd think maybe the 17" even less expensive.
At the very least the choices are much broader in price range and performance from all season to super sticky summer.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 323
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From: Apache Junction AZ
You should go to the 17s for sure. I have a pair of Kumho 275/40/17s (new) that I have on another car. They are just a little too low profile for it but I think they will fit nicely on my 91 vert. I got them on sale for around $100 apiece. They have about a 10 inch tread. I see that profile sold close to that price often. If you are getting new wheels anyway, you could also open up the possibilities for larger rotors/calipers if you wish. You definitely are in a win/win situation. You should make sure your off set is similar to the wheels you have so the suspension geometry is good.
Good luck,
BTW: Seeyouinajif has a set of 17s available on his active thread right now. You might be able to work out a deal. I forget the name of the thread but it's on the first page now.
WEK
Good luck,
BTW: Seeyouinajif has a set of 17s available on his active thread right now. You might be able to work out a deal. I forget the name of the thread but it's on the first page now.
WEK
Last edited by skullandbones; Feb 21, 2016 at 05:02 PM.
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From: Saugus MA
You should go to the 17s for sure. I have a pair of Kumho 275/40/17s (new) that I have on another car. They are just a little too low profile for it but I think they will fit nicely on my 91 vert. I got them on sale for around $100 apiece. They have about a 10 inch tread. I see that profile sold close to that price often. If you are getting new wheels anyway, you could also open up the possibilities for larger rotors/calipers if you wish. You definitely are in a win/win situation. You should make sure your off set is similar to the wheels you have so the suspension geometry is good.
Good luck,
BTW: Seeyouinajif has a set of 17s available on his active thread right now. You might be able to work out a deal. I forget the name of the thread but it's on the first page now.
WEK
Good luck,
BTW: Seeyouinajif has a set of 17s available on his active thread right now. You might be able to work out a deal. I forget the name of the thread but it's on the first page now.
WEK
