Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning Talk about modifications, or anything else associated with performance enhancements. Have a new idea for performance/reliability? Post it here. No idea is stupid! (please use Detailing and Appearance for cosmetic ideas)

Nitto Tires (245/50/16)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-26-2003, 07:54 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
Allmachtige's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Genoa, Illinois
Posts: 4,013
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Allmachtige is on a distinguished road
Default Nitto Tires (245/50/16)

Some advice and update on my car...

I just got my Nitto 245/50/16 450 tires delivered and installed Friday and they fit perfectly. Only a 1mph change in speedo if anything, plus they are nice and wide with no wheel well problems. This is a great tire and a great size I suggest to anyone who is looking for the perfect upgrade.

Here'* some pictures:



Old 07-26-2003, 08:03 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
Expert Gearhead
 
Jim W's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Posts: 20,893
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Jim W is on a distinguished road
Default

You gonna drop 'er now a bit Mach? maybe like 1.5", Smellbird did it and wow...aggressive, it would look amazing on the Bonneville SS
Old 07-26-2003, 08:06 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
Allmachtige's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Genoa, Illinois
Posts: 4,013
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Allmachtige is on a distinguished road
Default

I would like to do that. But havn't done any research on it. If I do I'll just get some basic lowering springs...done and done. No fancy stuff.
Old 07-26-2003, 08:09 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
Expert Gearhead
 
Jim W's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Posts: 20,893
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Jim W is on a distinguished road
Default

The 'bird got his from Ty, lowered springs and camber bars. Simple....and you can see ALL of the tire...instead of what idiot rice ***** do...
Old 07-26-2003, 08:49 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
 
BonneMeMN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 15,928
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
BonneMeMN is on a distinguished road
Default

If you're gonna lower it, lower it tastefully, but remember the closer you are to the dirt road you're on, the closer your body is to the rocks...
Old 07-29-2003, 03:43 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
 
Roadrash187's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: N.W. Indiana
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Roadrash187 is on a distinguished road
Default

How much did they end up costing you.
Old 07-29-2003, 01:57 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
Allmachtige's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Genoa, Illinois
Posts: 4,013
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Allmachtige is on a distinguished road
Default

$98 a piece on www.tires.com
Old 07-29-2003, 05:33 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
smellbird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
smellbird is on a distinguished road
Default

My buddy had the 555'*, fairly sticky tire but not the best with water. After he burned those up he got some Nitto NeoGens(i think), those got some funky tread design.
Old 08-03-2003, 10:10 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
TelePlayer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Boston Area
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
TelePlayer is on a distinguished road
Default

Are those tires ok with an OEM 7" rim ??? Do they end up shorter than the 225/60 setup? They look shorter.
Old 08-04-2003, 12:41 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
Allmachtige's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Genoa, Illinois
Posts: 4,013
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Allmachtige is on a distinguished road
Default

Speedo is off roughly 1mph at 30mph, 2 at 60, and 3 at 90.

SSEi95 has 255/50/16'* on stock rims...should answer your questions.


Quick Reply: Nitto Tires (245/50/16)



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:52 PM.