Question about tires for original 16" Fuchs
08-12-2013, 08:10 PM
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Question about tires for original 16" Fuchs
As we all know, the factory size 245/45/16 suggested for the rear wheels on930's are no longer available. The closest matching set I can find are in the following sizes:
205/55/16 (front) & 245/50/16 (rear)
or
205/55/16 (front) & 255/50/16 (rear)
Has anyone here used any of these alternate sizes? If so can you post pics.
Also would like opinions on which would looks the best?
Thanks,
Bill
205/55/16 (front) & 245/50/16 (rear)
or
205/55/16 (front) & 255/50/16 (rear)
Has anyone here used any of these alternate sizes? If so can you post pics.
Also would like opinions on which would looks the best?
Thanks,
Bill
08-16-2013, 01:01 AM
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Thanks!
Does it matter wrt DE/Track events that the service description differs between 205s and 245s?
The 205 says "91V" while the 245 says "94W".
That reminded me...I think these were the ones I saw in the catalog at the Firestone (getting tires and some work done for another car) where the guy said they had appropriate sizes...I got enthusiastic then I hedged because I noticed the difference in Serv. Desc. and wondered if it made a difference in the "don't mix tires!" thing.
I forgot the exact brand (Bridgestone) as well as model (RE-11) by the time I got to try looking it up on Tire Rack (using the "matched tires" search) then thought I imagined the whole thing.
Does it matter wrt DE/Track events that the service description differs between 205s and 245s?
The 205 says "91V" while the 245 says "94W".
That reminded me...I think these were the ones I saw in the catalog at the Firestone (getting tires and some work done for another car) where the guy said they had appropriate sizes...I got enthusiastic then I hedged because I noticed the difference in Serv. Desc. and wondered if it made a difference in the "don't mix tires!" thing.
I forgot the exact brand (Bridgestone) as well as model (RE-11) by the time I got to try looking it up on Tire Rack (using the "matched tires" search) then thought I imagined the whole thing.
11-06-2013, 12:18 AM
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Okay, the rear tires seem to be on-again off-again in availability for our stock turbo 16" Fuchs, so I found this size up for front and rear.
215/55 x 16 front
255/50 x 16 rear
Good prices on this tire too, but that's not the most important. Wondering --
a) Will they fit?
b) Are they a good overall choice for performance? I drive strictly on the street.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...earDiameter=16
215/55 x 16 front
255/50 x 16 rear
Good prices on this tire too, but that's not the most important. Wondering --
a) Will they fit?
b) Are they a good overall choice for performance? I drive strictly on the street.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...earDiameter=16
