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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Hi guys, I sek your infinite knowledge once again. What is the biggest/widest performance (not drag) tire that I can fit on a 88' T/A 16 inch factory rim?
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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If you wanna stay within factory diameter specs the biggest would be a 255/50/16.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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What if I go to a 17' rim?
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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depends on the width. Do you wanna stick with an 8 inch wide rim or go bigger to something like a 9.5 or 10?
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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will a 9.5 or 10" fit on my car?
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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Originally posted by Canuck 88' T/A
will a 9.5 or 10" fit on my car?
yes, with the right backspacing
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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Thanks for your help!
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