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| SirAndy |
  Sep 22 2004, 08:46 PM
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so, i have been shopping for some wide tires to go with the 8" x 16 and 9" x 16 rims i just bought (thanks d914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) ) and it seems all but impossible to find anything decent and wide ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
anyone have any leads on where to buy a set of: 245/45 x 16 and 285/40 x 16 brand doesn't matter, as long as they are DOT legal and have any kind of decent thread pattern and a speed rating of above 80 mph ... this is very frustrating! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Andy |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Sep 23 2004, 10:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,444 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None 
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If they're for the street, then, your choices are indeed super limited. Never thought we'd see the day when 15 and now 16 (!) inch tire choices are disappearing. That means it will happen to 17s next, and probably in not too many more years...
I do agree with the above, tho'. If it's not for the edge in competition terms, 225s and 245s (or 255s) are the way to go. Even at 225, that thing is gonna be TOUGH to steer. But, if you're just going for a bad-ass look, please ignore my thoughts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) pete |
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SirAndy wide tires anyone? Sep 22 2004, 08:46 PM
campbellcj Unfortunately I think it will get harder and harde... Sep 22 2004, 08:59 PM iamchappy I think the widest ive seen are the Kuhmos at 265/... Sep 22 2004, 09:24 PM SirAndy <... Sep 22 2004, 10:14 PM MXMARK Andy, I have two 245/45X16 RE730 GenII that I boug... Sep 22 2004, 11:36 PM airsix <... Sep 22 2004, 11:47 PM Maltese Falcon The guys at www.wheelenhancement.com (L.A.) were a... Sep 22 2004, 11:56 PM horizontally-opposed Andy,
Is this for auto-X use or just cuz?
pete Sep 23 2004, 12:02 AM SirAndy nine14cats Hi Andy,
I got the check...I hope you're back... Sep 23 2004, 09:38 AM ! Just went to Tire Rack....they don't seem to h... Sep 23 2004, 10:43 AM joea9146 Thats why I just went to 18's on the 911 Sep 23 2004, 11:06 AM SirAndy ok, that was interesting ... :(
i just spend an... Sep 23 2004, 05:17 PM seanery if you're deadset on bigger, what about 265... Sep 23 2004, 05:39 PM seanery 255/50/16 tires
can't find any non-competitio... Sep 23 2004, 05:46 PM bernbomb914 check with your local Americas tire store I bought... Sep 23 2004, 05:49 PM Mueller I'd go just any place except for Big-O.....my ... Sep 23 2004, 05:51 PM iamchappy Can you mix wheels stay with 16x7s with 225s on th... Sep 23 2004, 06:03 PM SirAndy |
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