Wheels & Tires Forged | Billet | Cast | Radials | Slicks

225/60/16 on a 00 ta

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 07:35 PM
  #1  
blownta00's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
Default 225/60/16 on a 00 ta

can i put 226/60/16 tires on my 2000 Trans am and not have any prob with the abs? i got 4 brand new tires for free and was wondering if that would work. cuz i had 225/50/16 in the front and 235/60/16 in the rear and that made the abs light come on. so if all the tires were the same would the light still come on? thanks
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 07:36 PM
  #2  
ThoR294's Avatar
TECH Addict
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,861
Likes: 4
From: Ringoes/Flemington, New Jersey
Default

the light went on because the rear tires were taller than the front ones... so the front wheels were spinning faster, and the ABS system was like WATF.

you have to make sure they have the same height
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 10:49 PM
  #3  
blownta00's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
Default

yea i kno but if i had 4 that were all the same that wouldnt affect the abs would it? cuz i was racin my buddy a few weeks ago and the abs inop light was on and we were doin like 130mph and the brake pedal went stiff and i couldnt stop.
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 11:03 PM
  #4  
|2ocky's Avatar
12 Second Club
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
From: Richmond Va
Default

You probably shouldn't be going that fast with junkyard sized tires.
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 11:18 PM
  #5  
colby72olds's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,733
Likes: 0
From: Arab, Al
Default

isnt that a small tire? why?
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 06:00 AM
  #6  
blownta00's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
Default

yea there smaller but i just had a baby boy and free tires are free tires even if there a couple inches thinner
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 07:56 AM
  #7  
Critt3r's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: Burleson, Tx
Default

these tires are going on a blown ta?
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 09:51 AM
  #8  
ThoR294's Avatar
TECH Addict
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,861
Likes: 4
From: Ringoes/Flemington, New Jersey
Default

Originally Posted by Critt3r
these tires are going on a blown ta?


all the tires need to be the same height.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 11:24 AM
  #9  
ybaslo1's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Joliet, IL / Virginia Beach, VA
Default

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

Use this. Just make sure the overall diameter is close to the same as possible.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 11:48 AM
  #10  
MannyZ28's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,682
Likes: 1
From: Earth
Default

Those free tires are about an inch taller than the tires that are supposed to be on there. Compatible tires are 245/50/16, 275/40/17, and 315/35/17 because all of them have an overall tire height of 25.6". The tires you got are 26.6" tall, that's quite a difference, and while it will not cause problems with the ABS, it potentially will throw your speedo off a bit.

If your car is a V8 car, and I assume it is, and if those free tires are not Z rated, which I assume they aren't, and if the shop mounting the tires for you plays by the rules, which I am hoping they are, then they won't even mount those tires for you. That's because a shop is not supposed to mount any tire on a car that has a lower speed rating than what is indicated on the door jamb sticker from GM due to liability issues.

Free tires are great and all, but I'd try to sell these to someone else and get the proper tire.

Just my opinion.

Manny
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 11:58 AM
  #11  
ybaslo1's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Joliet, IL / Virginia Beach, VA
Default

Duh, I'm selling some good 245/50/16's for $35.00 a piece. They have about 1/2 tread. Check out my ad.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/812269-used-tires-245-50-16-a.html
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:14 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE