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Old 06-12-2010, 08:33 AM
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Whats the widest tire i can fit on my stock 16 inch rims on my 98 Camaro? I have 245/50ZR16s right now
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255/50/16 because it is an 8 inch wheel
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Cool thanks for the info
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Ive gone far as a 295/50/16 BF Goodrich radial t/a.
then i went 255/50/16.
Now 245/50/16.
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Originally Posted by Mr.z/28
Ive gone far as a 295/50/16 BF Goodrich radial t/a.
then i went 255/50/16.
Now 245/50/16.
did you have any rubbing issues with the 295s? And that was on the OE rims?
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Originally Posted by Mr.z/28
Ive gone far as a 295/50/16 BF Goodrich radial t/a.
then i went 255/50/16.
Now 245/50/16.
pics??? 295 i believe are good for a 10-10.5" tire if im correct. so u managed to some how fit a tire that is 2" wider on a stock 16"????
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Yes they were rubbing just a lil. BFH Mod. =]
I used Half inch spacer on both sides.
Yes they were on stock 16x8 rims.
The 295/50/16 was made to fit a 8-10 inch wheel.
Heres the pics.



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Damn^^ Looks like it needed a lift This thread caught my eye cuz my Xtreme needs new tread and i think they are the same width. I figured a 245 would be just right
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Originally Posted by Mr.z/28
Yes they were rubbing just a lil. BFH Mod. =]
I used Half inch spacer on both sides.
Yes they were on stock 16x8 rims.
The 295/50/16 was made to fit a 8-10 inch wheel.
Heres the pics.



nice. didnt know that thought it started at 9" learn something new.
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I say 265 max. Any bigger looks retarded. Just my humble opinion.
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Originally Posted by 808z28camaro
I say 265 max. Any bigger looks retarded. Just my humble opinion.
Thats what im gonna go with
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I have Air Shocks. (retro)

They do have em. I believe they are 275/55/16 but on drag radial.
Heres a pic of someone in here, dont know his SN.

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