Kmaroman

iTrader: (1)

whats the maximum size tire i can put on my 1993 z28 with the stock 5 star rim design. I mean biggiest without having any driving problems oh those 5 star rims r the 16 or 17? there the one sin my pic

socal

iTrader: (1)

well stock for a v6 was a 225/50/16, and they look small and v8's were 245/50/16 sometimes i'll run a 255/50/16 and it looks pretty good . I'm sure it could hold up to a 305/ 50, or 60 but the side walls will be bowed in quite a bit and you may need to roll the fenders. So i would stick with no more then a 255/50/16

Kmaroman

iTrader: (1)

i just measured my rims an there 17s. any good ideas on what kinda tires

socal

iTrader: (1)

the rims in the pic are 16's not 17, take one off and look at the back it should say stamped in 16x8

fordeater

iTrader: (5)

i dont really think there is much option for 16's, Mickey Thompson makes a ET street that will work.

infinitebird

iTrader: (11)

245 is as wide as I would run on a 16x8

and yeah you have salad shooters which are 16s

bigjimz28

255 50 16

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=0

caldercay

You measured to the extreme outer lip of the rim - the measurement
should be to the lower seat of the rim's lip, because the tire's bead sits
down inside the lip. So, that 1/2 inch lip on each opposing edge gave you
the 17" measurement.

19mike84

the tire also says what size rim it is on 245 50r 16-the 16 is wheel size

Kmaroman

iTrader: (1)

i know but if went with bigger tires then rims on many other applicationas just not street cars

fordeater

iTrader: (5)

if you are talking about putting a 17"tire on a 16" rim you cant I dont know of a single shop that will be stupid enough to do that, and they will not hold air. I work for goodyear and I kno a good amount about tires. and you have 16's on your car!!

Kmaroman

iTrader: (1)

dam it thats not what i meant im talking about width

fordeater

iTrader: (5)

yea you can put a wider tire width on a smaller rim. Alot of people run 275's on thier 15x8's and they are fine. what kind of tire are you looking for, something like a drag radial, or something else. There is not much options out there in 16's so if you want a radial tire get the BFG's posted above. If not then M/T makes ET streets in 26-10.5-16 they are a dot slick.

topgunbar0

iTrader: (2)

when i ran my 17's i had 315 on the rear at first and they rubbed, i then changed to 285's and they were fine, so its your call there

SnakeOiler

iTrader: (6)

The school system didn't do much for you, huh


The 255/50/16 as mentioned above will be the best for your stockers

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

I'm runnin 225/60/16's on mine cause I can get them for $30 a piece..
They are the local Cop Tires too, Good Years rated for 150mph..

CamaroRacing12

iTrader: (5)

biggest u can go is 255/50/16

fordeater

iTrader: (5)

or a 26x10.5x15 et street