Tires?
Tires?
I trying to keep the car original I have discovered that goodyear does not make the gatorback tires in 16 inch rim size any longer. So, what I want to know is what kind of tire do all you " keep it original" guys use. By the way the size i would be looking for is 235/55/16 or the other option is 245/50/16. All your opinions will be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Tires?
I trying to keep the car original I have discovered that goodyear does not make the gatorback tires in 16 inch rim size any longer. So, what I want to know is what kind of tire do all you " keep it original" guys use. By the way the size i would be looking for is 235/55/16 or the other option is 245/50/16. All your opinions will be greatly appreciated.
255/50/16s fit just as good & several run the BFG 295/50/16 (including me before, on my old 92 RS) out back, but those won't work for your original look, huh?
. Last edited by Stephen; Mar 20, 2010 at 06:22 PM.
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I got a 92 RS and the sticker on the door and the RPO code both say 235/55/16. That is what is on their now. I guess. I would ask what would be the best brand to put on the car. Also I was unaware of the fact that you could run such a large cross section as a 295 on our cars without a little modification. If that is the case, that could open up newer avenues for me.
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Re: Tires?
I got a 92 RS and the sticker on the door and the RPO code both say 235/55/16. That is what is on their now. I guess. I would ask what would be the best brand to put on the car. Also I was unaware of the fact that you could run such a large cross section as a 295 on our cars without a little modification. If that is the case, that could open up newer avenues for me.

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Yeah blind driver I am beginning to figure that out. I have spent many a hour looking for somthing that would fit. Leave it to big biz to put somthing on your car just to not re create it or not stock it as an aftermarket item anymore.
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