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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 12:23 AM
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Tire Question

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Whats the widest size tire you can fit on stock GTA rim
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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 02:17 AM
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assuming that it's a 16x8 rim i woldn't go larger than a 255.

a 255/45 or 50 is a decent 16" size tire.

i really like the 245/50 i had on my old 16" tire.....if you go to large you'll over do it and not only ruin the handling but cause a large sidewall to "buldge"

good luck....
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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Re: Tire Question

Originally posted by gtaguy87
I didnt really know what forum to post this in but here it goes

Whats the widest size tire you can fit on stock GTA rim
you can fit a 295/50-16 on it (and yes drive everyday with them)
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Old Mar 2, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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The widest i want to go is 255 on the back i was just wondering if they would fit without any modification.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 02:54 AM
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I've been wondering the same question. Anyone?
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 05:05 AM
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the 255 will fit just fine but their gonna buldge a bit. And yea 295 is around the fattest you can put on the rim. But I dont really suggest that size if your into taking turns...for drag it may be okay though.

If your going for handling remember that just cause a tire is wider it doesnt mean it'll make you handle any better. If the tire is to large for a rim it will atcually hurt your handling. I used to have 255 on the rear and in my opinion it didnt look to good. buldged to much...after I switched back to the 245 I noticed that the rear didnt feel so mushy.
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