Tire Size...
05-01-2002, 07:32 PM
#2
Supreme Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma
Posts: 1,712
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: '87 Z
Engine: 355 in the works
Transmission: 700R4
Yep, those are the size they came with stock, 245/50-16 goodyear gatorbacks. You can put on 255's without any problems, maybe a slight rub when you turn your wheel lock to lock from what I've heard.
05-01-2002, 10:04 PM
#5
Member
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Sterling, ILL
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 3 3rd Gen F-bodies and 7 others
Engine: 305 CFI, 350 TPI & 3.8 Turbo V-6
Transmission: all automatics (stock)
255's in rear, 245's in front.
My personal opinion is 225's are too narrow in width.
A 245/45 will have the same height as a 225 with a wider footprint.
If you want a higher rear then go with 255/50.
If you want the front lower than stock use 245/45's
The 245/50's will keep the front looking stock.
My personal opinion is 225's are too narrow in width.
A 245/45 will have the same height as a 225 with a wider footprint.
If you want a higher rear then go with 255/50.
If you want the front lower than stock use 245/45's
The 245/50's will keep the front looking stock.
05-01-2002, 10:50 PM
#6
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Missouri
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Here's what I'm going to buy most likly.... http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...rchType%3DBoth
what about that?
what about that?
05-01-2002, 11:03 PM
#7
Member
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Sterling, ILL
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 3 3rd Gen F-bodies and 7 others
Engine: 305 CFI, 350 TPI & 3.8 Turbo V-6
Transmission: all automatics (stock)
where in Mo are you?
I sell tires up here in NW Ill area and could get you a pretty reasonable deal on a set of SZ50's or GY Eagle GS-C's, also have a set of Michelin Pilots.
Staying with the stock size will work fine, especially since you're going with a Good tire.
I've done quite a few adjustments on BFG tires and am hesitant to recommend them based on slipping quality issues.
I sell tires up here in NW Ill area and could get you a pretty reasonable deal on a set of SZ50's or GY Eagle GS-C's, also have a set of Michelin Pilots.
Staying with the stock size will work fine, especially since you're going with a Good tire.
I've done quite a few adjustments on BFG tires and am hesitant to recommend them based on slipping quality issues.
Last edited by taturbo; 05-01-2002 at 11:50 PM.
Trending Topics
05-02-2002, 12:00 PM
#10
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: indiana
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I bought a set of 245-50-16 Fisk Phantom's from discount tire for about $90 a piece, and they stick alot better than the firehawks I had before, I'd check them out.
Anyone else ever had any good/bad experience with them?
Anyone else ever had any good/bad experience with them?
05-02-2002, 07:41 PM
#11
Member
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Sterling, ILL
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 3 3rd Gen F-bodies and 7 others
Engine: 305 CFI, 350 TPI & 3.8 Turbo V-6
Transmission: all automatics (stock)
Stick with a Name Brand
Not to knock those Fisk Phantoms, but who in the HECK is Fisk??
At least Firestone is a major name people recognise.
The Firehawk line is made up of many different tire styles and levels of Performance, just as you can get a Firebird with many different engine options..
The SS10 & SS20 are entry level, The SH30 is a step up to an HR rated tire, The SVX is another step up to VR, and the SZ50 is the top of the line ZR rated "***** Out" tire.
Bridgestone makes the Potenza RE730 which is priced reasonably for a ZR rated tire, and they have a good treadwear, so they won't wear out fast.
If I'm spending $90.00 already it's not much more of a leap to get a better Quality tire for another $20.00 or so.
You get what you pay for!!
At least Firestone is a major name people recognise.
The Firehawk line is made up of many different tire styles and levels of Performance, just as you can get a Firebird with many different engine options..
The SS10 & SS20 are entry level, The SH30 is a step up to an HR rated tire, The SVX is another step up to VR, and the SZ50 is the top of the line ZR rated "***** Out" tire.
Bridgestone makes the Potenza RE730 which is priced reasonably for a ZR rated tire, and they have a good treadwear, so they won't wear out fast.
If I'm spending $90.00 already it's not much more of a leap to get a better Quality tire for another $20.00 or so.
You get what you pay for!!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LiquidBlue
Wheels and Tires
32
12-10-2019 04:06 PM
