hello,


is this wheel and tyre combination safe?

or is 245/45/16 better........would like to stay with the 225/50/16 size if possible


cheers

steve
1991 c2 tip
1986 928s2

 

The 9J rim is far too wide for a 225/50 tyre. Even the 245/45 is borderline for the 9J rim but just about OK.

The 225/50 tyre would be better on the front anyway with a 255/40 perhaps on the rear.

Regards

Dave

 

hi,

i am finding it very difficult to source 255/40/16 tyres here in the UK ??



Steve

 

Steve,

Actually a 255/45 would be closer to the original rolling radius.


I see what you mean about availability. I can't see any on the web vendors I usually look at.

Dave

 

Steve,

You could use a 245/45 on a 9J wheel. www.mytyres.co.uk have Bridgestone SO-2 that size - N3 too.

The size is just under the original but only by a small margin so within acceptable limits.

Dave

 

Thanks Dave for your help

Stunning car by the way....love the turbo rear end shape

Steve

 

Hi Steve,

Can you tell me where you got your 9" rear wheels from. My design 90 are only 8" wide and like you i want to put larger rear tyres on.

Mal