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What size tires do you run?

Old Mar 7, 2004 | 01:12 PM
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What size tires do you run ( depending one wheel size of course) ? I have stock 16" Bridgestone Potenza 950'* on now, but I am thinking of moving to 17" with a 235/55/17.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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I'm not sure what you can fit under that black beast, Cowboy. We can go up to 245 with no modifications, 255 with slight mods.

I wouldn't go more than 17" for performance/handling/launching reasons.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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i run the stock size (225/60R16)
i drive 100+ miles a day....need a good quality touring tire. i believe this new set i got has a treadwear rating of 620. The highest I've ever seen was a toyo with 700! (but they were double the price)
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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The 235 55 R 17 tires are standard on my my car.
PontiacDad has just ordered some 255 45 ZR 17 tires for his stock 17 x 7.5" rims that are supposed to fit and are the same overall diameter as the stock 235'*
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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235-55-16
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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I got 235-50-18
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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235/60VR16, looking into 255/50ZR17'*
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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225/60/16 Kelly Springfield Performers. Had a set on my 454/SS truck, loved them, so put them on my Bonny. I think a nice all year tire for the price.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Stock 215/60R16 with Goodyear Eagle GA'* that need replacing soon.
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