Recommended Tire Size
Oct 26, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Recommended Tire Size
...for a 16 x 9.5 inch rear wheel? (on an 85 l98)
Oct 26, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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Oct 26, 2004 | 07:31 PM
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '05
tire rack says OE is 255/50/16 if that helps ...
Oct 26, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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Oct 26, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aeronautica86
255 on a 9.5" wheel?
That's what I was confused about...
I have 255's on my 8.5's
Oct 26, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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From: Why are there squished peanut butter cups in my underware?
The 255/50vr16 tire was used on both 8.5x16" and 9.5x16" wheels.
Oct 27, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
275s will fit perfectly. Hell, I have 275s on my 8.5" wheels, but that's pushing it a bit.
Oct 27, 2004 | 12:24 AM
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I think i'll get 275's for em... it just seems weird to have a wider wheel, but keep the same tire? I dunno, just doesn't make sense...
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Oct 27, 2004 | 03:36 AM
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Either 275/50/16, or 275/45/16, whatever is available. 275/45 is closer to your stock diameter (if they make it)
Oct 27, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Not a problem...
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikey whipreck
That's what I was confused about...
You just don't want to go much wider on 8.5s
Recommended Tire Size
