Alternatives to 245 45R16?
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I apologize if this topic has been beaten to death already. I had a left rear tire blowout on my SC a few days ago. I want to replace all four tires with a summer ultra performance tire and hope to make a decision soon.
Presently it has 205 55R16 on the front and 245 45R16 on the rear. A relative manages a Goodyear stores, and as I expected, he is having trouble finding rear tires in that size.
Prior to the blowout, I was pleased with how the car was handling on those tires. Would switching to a 55 series rear alter the handling dynamics very much? Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations?
Presently it has 205 55R16 on the front and 245 45R16 on the rear. A relative manages a Goodyear stores, and as I expected, he is having trouble finding rear tires in that size.
Prior to the blowout, I was pleased with how the car was handling on those tires. Would switching to a 55 series rear alter the handling dynamics very much? Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations?
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I think the horse is dead, been trying to get advice on rear tires on this and pelican and no response
see post nov. 5 "stock 84 930 /7 & 8 x 16s - best tire size for rear"
being a 79, if stock wheels you have 8" rears, 245 55s will be quite tall effectively reducing acceleration and speedo will read low, cant advise you on handeling which is what I have been trying to find out about myself (8" x 16s)(?? 225 x 50s or 245 x 45s)
good luck
see post nov. 5 "stock 84 930 /7 & 8 x 16s - best tire size for rear"
being a 79, if stock wheels you have 8" rears, 245 55s will be quite tall effectively reducing acceleration and speedo will read low, cant advise you on handeling which is what I have been trying to find out about myself (8" x 16s)(?? 225 x 50s or 245 x 45s)
good luck
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From my 89 944 Turbo S
205-55/16 - Awesome <1rev off
215-50/16 - off by 13 revs
225-50/16 - stock
235-50/16 - off by 12revs
245-45/16 - off by 6 revs
245-45/16 - stock
255-45/16 - off by 11 revs
265-40/16 - off by 11 revs
275-40/16 - Off by 1 rev!
285-40/16 - off by 10 rev
205-55/16 - Awesome <1rev off
215-50/16 - off by 13 revs
225-50/16 - stock
235-50/16 - off by 12revs
245-45/16 - off by 6 revs
245-45/16 - stock
255-45/16 - off by 11 revs
265-40/16 - off by 11 revs
275-40/16 - Off by 1 rev!
285-40/16 - off by 10 rev