Tires for 96 daily driver
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Tires for 96 daily driver
I am in the market for new tires for my 96. I don't want to replace the stock wheels at this time, however I would like to install wider tires to improve the look of the car. What is the widest tires that will fit my rims? Any recomendations would be greatly appreciated.
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Melting Slicks
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Your '96 should have 8.5" on the front and 9.5" on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 255/45/ZR17 front and 285/40/ZR17 rear. These sizes are the largest tread widths you can run on the stock rims if you go by manufactures recommendations (which I highly recommend). I will say the tread design can have a considerable effect on how wide the tires appear. I switched from Goodyear GSC EMT's (run flats) to Goodyear F1 GS-D3's and I think they look considerably wider. They handle and ride a lot better too, very quiet.
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Your '96 should have 8.5" on the front and 9.5" on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 255/45/ZR17 front and 285/40/ZR17 rear. These sizes are the largest tread widths you can run on the stock rims if you go by manufactures recommendations (which I highly recommend). I will say the tread design can have a considerable effect on how wide the tires appear. I switched from Goodyear GSC EMT's (run flats) to Goodyear F1 GS-D3's and I think they look considerably wider. They handle and ride a lot better too, very quiet.
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I use to roll with BF Goodrich G-Force but I heard so much about the Goodyear F1's that I just had to try them. All I can say is WoW, i love them... The look, the ride & no road noise, they are GREAT.
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I'd recommend staying with the stock sizes and getting your performance upgrade from premium rubber.
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