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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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prefered tire size for iroc rims

Hey guys i have a question. Im looking at getting a set of the 85-87 iroc rims,but they need new tires, and i need to know what size you guys prefer. im looking for a great look and a great ride any idea on what size. if anyone has any pics that would be awsome , thanks guys
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Re: prefered tire size for iroc rims

17" in front 18" in rear and chrome iroc rims i dont drive nor do i have them but they look sick
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Re: prefered tire size for iroc rims

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17" in front 18" in rear and chrome iroc rims i dont drive nor do i have them but they look sick

i think he was meaning what size tires for stock rims and to answer your question

the majority are running 245/50/16, some throw 255/50/16. my old rs had 215/60/16 and had a nice ride to it.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Re: prefered tire size for iroc rims

Im running 235 60/15 sized tires. Good Luck Finding them though. Now they considered "oddball" even though a majority of cars used them through 80-90s
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Re: prefered tire size for iroc rims

245/50-16 is the stock sized tire.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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Re: prefered tire size for iroc rims

Originally Posted by davr89
i think he was meaning what size tires for stock rims and to answer your question

the majority are running 245/50/16, some throw 255/50/16. my old rs had 215/60/16 and had a nice ride to it.

oh woops my bad on that
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Re: prefered tire size for iroc rims

im running 225/45/16 up front and 245/50/16 out back it give a nice stagged looked with out going over the top
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