replace 255/50zr16 tires
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Those are a full 4" taller than the original 255/50r16 tires on early C4s, and even the difference is even bigger compared to some of the 17" tire options on later C4s. Even if it doesn't rub the hood or fender liner, it will look like an off-road vehicle. Plus I don't think there are any performance tires in that size - only truck and SUV tires. It would be horrible to drive! Don't do it.
Last edited by MatthewMiller; Jul 25, 2017 at 08:58 AM.
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Why are you considering these tires? Because of availability of the current size or some other reason?
Check out this site: https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?whe...cl=30mm&sr=0mm
If it's because of availability of 255x50zr16, if you're willing to change rims too, I just put 255x40zr18's on my 86 also changing the rims to comparable 18's. They fit just like the original size tires/rims did.
Check out this site: https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?whe...cl=30mm&sr=0mm
If it's because of availability of 255x50zr16, if you're willing to change rims too, I just put 255x40zr18's on my 86 also changing the rims to comparable 18's. They fit just like the original size tires/rims did.
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According to the Tire Rack website, the BF Goodrich G-Sport Comp-2 tire in 255/50-16 will be available towards the end of August. If you can wait until that time, this tire will be a good selection and value for the money.
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According to the Tire Rack website, the BF Goodrich G-Sport Comp-2 tire in 255/50-16 will be available towards the end of August. If you can wait until that time, this tire will be a good selection and value for the money.
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Going to 18" and 255/40R18 keeps the dimensions the same with a higher rim, not change to speedo etc needed. There are a lot more choices as well. Skip 17", that size ends up different dimensions.
Also a lot of +40 offset choices for us '84 -> '87 folks!
Also a lot of +40 offset choices for us '84 -> '87 folks!
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That's what I did to my 86 back in Feb. They work and fit great.