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BlackSS2001 Apr 22, 2008 03:43 PM

needing DR's few ??
 
Ok I am in need of DR's really bad! my 60's suck with street tires lol.

I'm sure cutting down my 60's will help with this promlem but heres whats up.
I'm in 4th gear and hitting my rev limiter before the 1/4. (60's 2.4x 2.5x) Yeah there that bad!

My car dynos 420 RWHP 398 RWTQ

I'm just going to use some stock 16" wheels. What size tire should I run? Taller? How wide of a tire can I run on the stockers??

I DONT HAVE THE $$$ FOR WHEELS SO DONT TELL ME TO BUY SOME 15X10's as much as I would like to I cant.

any info would be great Thanks

tylerdj Apr 22, 2008 03:55 PM

I'm looking for the same thing for a set of my stock TA wheels...

BlackSS2001 Apr 22, 2008 04:00 PM

WS6 store has 255/50R16 but thats to wide..

T/A_GuS Apr 22, 2008 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by BlackSS2001 (Post 9212297)
WS6 store has 255/50R16 but thats to wide..


Why its too wide?
I´ve seen a lot of people running that tire on stock 16"...no problem whatsoever...

In fact, im looking to buy a pair of those for 2 TA wheels.:angel:

BlackSS2001 Apr 22, 2008 04:38 PM

I didn't think they would fit.. I thought it was for wider wheels..

Size: 255/50R16
Compound: R2
Approx. Weight: 28 Ibs.
Meas. Rim: 10.0"
Size Equivalent: 26 x 10.50 x 16
Sidewall Width: 10.3"
Tread Width: 9.7"
Overall Diameter: 26.0"
Circ.: 82"

MattIROC Apr 22, 2008 04:48 PM

255 is the biggest you'd want to put on a 16x8.

OIF1VET Apr 22, 2008 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by MattIROC (Post 9212623)
255 is the biggest you'd want to put on a 16x8.

Im running a 275 on a 15x8.. No problems here..

95GreenZ28 Apr 22, 2008 06:17 PM

255 will fit fine on that rim size. i wouldnt go bigger though

TurboDSMJ Apr 22, 2008 06:20 PM

I have a set of stock Z28 wheels with 28x10x16 Hoosier's. They fit fine, going to the track tomorrow with them.

davered00ss Apr 22, 2008 06:28 PM

Just run the Micky Thompson ET radials on your stock rims.
Or get a cheap pair of 17" rims from someone local.

Lythropus Apr 22, 2008 06:28 PM

In my opinion 255's look great on 16 by 8's...no safety issues either...

davered00ss Apr 22, 2008 06:29 PM

I have a pair of chrome ZR1's I'd let go for $75 if someone came and got them, so they are available locally cheap.

BlackSS2001 Apr 23, 2008 12:35 AM

if they were a 17X11 I would jump on them :)

I've got the stock ZR1's I just want to keep street tires on them so I dont wear out the DR's daily driving.

BlackSS2001 Apr 23, 2008 12:35 AM


Originally Posted by Lythropus (Post 9213416)
In my opinion 255's look great on 16 by 8's...no safety issues either...

Looks like I'll be ordering some very soon now :devil:


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