Can't find 16 inch tires
11-02-2003, 05:19 PM
#1
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Can't find 16 inch tires
Is the tire selection for 16 inch wheels really as poor as it seems? I'm looking for 255/45-16 tires, and don't see them on the Tirerack website. I see 265's, but they are competition, and they are a bit wide for 9 inch rims. Does anyone know where to find a bigger selection of 16 inch tires?
11-02-2003, 05:20 PM
#2
928 Engine Re-Re-Rebuild Specialist
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Why are you looking for 255/45/16 tires? The standard size for the 16" rims are 225/50/16, and there's a fairly good selection of that size available.
11-02-2003, 05:44 PM
#3
Nordschleife Master
Geez, try finding something fun in 15 inches!
They don't make every permutation of rim, width and aspect. Most people are interested in stock replacements and then "plus 1" and "plus 2" aftermarket tires and wheels.
Also, isn't it a 245/45/16 for the 8x16 rims? That is 225/50/16 for pre-S4 cars (7x16s), and then a pair of those and a pair of 245/45/16 on the rears for S4s (8x16s).
They don't make every permutation of rim, width and aspect. Most people are interested in stock replacements and then "plus 1" and "plus 2" aftermarket tires and wheels.
Also, isn't it a 245/45/16 for the 8x16 rims? That is 225/50/16 for pre-S4 cars (7x16s), and then a pair of those and a pair of 245/45/16 on the rears for S4s (8x16s).
11-02-2003, 05:48 PM
#4
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
I omitted to say, that this is for the '89 GT. Rears are 245/45/16, stock.
Using the 1.15 rule, it should be admissable to fit tires as wide as 260's on 9 inch wide rims.
Glenn, thanks! You helped me answer my next question. Someone put 245/50/16 tires on the rear of the car I'm getting. I'm going to put those tires on the front wheels. This is going to be fun. 245's in the front. I wonder if there's anything wrong with doing that.
Using the 1.15 rule, it should be admissable to fit tires as wide as 260's on 9 inch wide rims.
Glenn, thanks! You helped me answer my next question. Someone put 245/50/16 tires on the rear of the car I'm getting. I'm going to put those tires on the front wheels. This is going to be fun. 245's in the front. I wonder if there's anything wrong with doing that.
11-02-2003, 06:13 PM
#5
Nordschleife Master
Checking out www.928gt.com and www.tirerack.com, I see your position and problem. Tire Rack has got Kumho Victoracers in 265/45/16 but nothing else in close combinations. Plenty of choices in 245/45/16.
11-02-2003, 07:51 PM
#7
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Bernard,
I didn't realize that they were taller. I wasn't paying attention. Forgot that the diameter was related to the width. Oops. I guess I'll just wear the tires out and look for something else once they're dead. Thanks for the heads up. Really appreciate it. I never expected to learn something by asking such a lame question. Glad I asked.
I didn't realize that they were taller. I wasn't paying attention. Forgot that the diameter was related to the width. Oops. I guess I'll just wear the tires out and look for something else once they're dead. Thanks for the heads up. Really appreciate it. I never expected to learn something by asking such a lame question. Glad I asked.
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11-02-2003, 10:36 PM
#8
Nordschleife Master
Your questions was by far not a lame question, below are a few "lame"questions I quickly brainstormed.
IAG (It's all good)
Possible Lame questions
1. Is my 928 a Porsche
2. Should I put curb feelers on my car
3. What color fuzzy dice should I hang from my mirror?
4. Dude, is it a Porch
5. What do you think, would white walls look good?.
6. Are you a movie star?.
Okay, so Im bored and at work!
IAG (It's all good)
Possible Lame questions
1. Is my 928 a Porsche
2. Should I put curb feelers on my car
3. What color fuzzy dice should I hang from my mirror?
4. Dude, is it a Porch
5. What do you think, would white walls look good?.
6. Are you a movie star?.
Okay, so Im bored and at work!
11-02-2003, 11:38 PM
#9
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Oh brother. Curb feelers. You've got me laughing now. I actually saw curb feelers the other day. It's actually not a bad idea considering the cost of one Club Sport wheel is about a grand.
I'm still blown away by the thought of towing a trailer with this vehicle. I mean, why not tow a trailer with a Ferrari?
I'm still blown away by the thought of towing a trailer with this vehicle. I mean, why not tow a trailer with a Ferrari?
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11-03-2003, 12:20 AM
#13
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Thanks guys.
I did a Google and found people selling cars with 255/45/16 tires. Yoko, Hoosier, and Goodyear. It may be they are out there.
The dilemma is that, as much as I'd like a bigger diameter wheel (for tire availability), I would never remove the forged wheels on the GT. Sacrilege!
I'm really trying to take someone's mistake, putting a 245/50/16 on the rear, and use it up front. That tire has a diameter of 25.65 inches. The stock tire is 225/50/16 with a 24.86 inch diameter. That's a 4% difference. Quite a bit, but I still might stick it on for fun. It would make for less understeer. It would take some detective work before trying.
I did a Google and found people selling cars with 255/45/16 tires. Yoko, Hoosier, and Goodyear. It may be they are out there.
The dilemma is that, as much as I'd like a bigger diameter wheel (for tire availability), I would never remove the forged wheels on the GT. Sacrilege!
I'm really trying to take someone's mistake, putting a 245/50/16 on the rear, and use it up front. That tire has a diameter of 25.65 inches. The stock tire is 225/50/16 with a 24.86 inch diameter. That's a 4% difference. Quite a bit, but I still might stick it on for fun. It would make for less understeer. It would take some detective work before trying.
11-03-2003, 12:30 PM
#14
Nordschleife Master
Originally posted by onebad928s
Glen,
what size 15s are you looking for?
Glen,
what size 15s are you looking for?
