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iTrader: (39)

I am going to put on my stock 16x8 5 star chrome rims for the track. My rims that i use in the summer time is my TTMs

But anyways i am looking to see what is the biggest tire (prolly in DR form) that i can fit on my stock 16x8s

Thanks..

6SSPEED

255/50/16

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iTrader: (39)

That is what i thought. Just wanted to make sure.

leachbuz

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P295/50R16 tire fits a rim that is 8.0 - 10.0 inches according to http://www.buicks.net/shop/reference/tires.html and any other tire store that I have talked to.

I have the same rim and I plan on putting 295/45 R16 on my 16X8 rims.

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iTrader: (39)

I am running TTMs. 17x9 and 17x10.5....

For my 16x8 rims those are going to be for track tires. That is why i was asking

02TransAm/Batmobile

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I don't know if the trade-off will be worth it Jonas. I mean, yea, less rotational mass but you are going from a 315 to a 255. I hear the TTM's are pretty light as well. I'd save your money.

Also, a 295 on a 8 inch wheel??

I think it's this way:

8": 235/245/255
9": 265/275/285

295's would be perfect on a 9.5" wheel.

3rdgen92maro

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Id go with a set of 26x10.5/16 ET Streets or 255/50 Et street radials.

DSGB_4_life

i ran 295s on my rear 16x8" rims. they rubbed just a bit on turns if people r in the back but going straight your fine

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iTrader: (39)

That is what i am going to go with, prolly either Nittos or BFGs...

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My wheel/tire combo is very heavy...

LS1_K1DD

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Look into the Toyo TQ's. Cheap, Reliable, Good grabbin' DR. I ran 26X10.50X16's on my stockies. Perfect i might add.

01ws666

295/50 R16's fit fine on a 16x8" rim, Their rated for an 8" -10" rim according to MT's website. Besides the more sidewall the better for drag racing right.

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iTrader: (39)

do you have more info on that? With that setup are you still running a stock gear? You stick or Auto? and what gear?

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I didn't know Toyo made DRs.. Never saw them on tire rack or discount.. You have a link for them? Also what size should i go with

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When doing the 1/4 mile...

Is it better to have a tire with a bigger contact patch (295 tire) or to have a tire with a smaller contact patch (255 tire)?

CR71

I run a 255/50 MT DR and it fits a 8 inch wheel fine it actually doesn't look any bigger than my street tires, a 275 or 295 should be fine.

LS1_K1DD

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Bigger the better. The wider the more tire to catch traction, capeshe?

Heres your link. My buddy is running the 275's in a 17 and loves them.
Grab the 275 in a 16" and you'll be happy.
http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-tq

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iTrader: (39)

Are you running a 10.5" wide 16" rim?

A 275/50 or 295/50 will fit on a 16x8 rim? that is crazy... You are running a 26x10.5x16.. So i guess it will work

According to the website.. A 275 will not fit on an 8" wide wheel

01ws666

[See sig] Lol I'm an auto with 3.73 gears. The 295/50r16's are a 27.6" tire and hook better for me than the MT 255/50r16's did... Only draw back is ABS INOP/TCS off lights on...

If I were to change gear ratio's again with this tire i would go with a 3.90 gear.

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iTrader: (39)

Yeah i do not like to have any lights on, on my dash.. I would prolly stick with the 255/50 combo then