gta_knight

Hi all.

Really struggling to find the correct 245 50 r16 tyres here in the UK.

I seem to be able to get 235 50 r16 though. I didn't mind dropping a little width if they will work OK on these rims? I know most people are looking to put wider rubber on lol

Drew

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Sure they'll fit, they'll just look a bit off. It might really get under your skin, and seem like they're comically mis-sized for the car.

gta_knight

I think 235 is still a pretty good width tyre so it will look fine. As long as they aren't being stretched on the rims and they are all good that's all I'm really worried about for now

Chet

It can be done but it will look awful. I would keep searching locally, or find a US company that ships internationally.

1989karr

Whats a good 16 inch tire size that would fit on the 16 inch rim? A taller tire would be fine as well.

gta_knight

I managed to get a new set of 245 55 r16s for the rear which look great. Old tyres top and the new ones on the bottom of the pic

There's a guy here in the UK with 225 width on his fronts and they look alright to be honest. I might go with 225 50s on the front as they are much easier to get here

1989karr

those look great!!! I need to start looking for tires.. mine are like 15 years old!

dmccain

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225-55-16. They are the stock height but a lil more narrow than 245 50 16. Look fine to me just not quite as wide .7 inches or there about.

1989karr

Those look good! what brand of tire are those?

dmccain

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Antares Ingens. Amazon specials Lol. Ive had good experience with them in my sons cars and mine over the years.

1989karr

thx! might take a look at those... the only size in that around here would be the Firestone Firehawks!