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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Tire dilemma.

So I neef some rear tires for my 16' wheels. I got an amazing deal on Goodyear Eagle R\T's. They. Are basically new the downside is they are 235 55 16. So finding the other pair for the rear is next to impossible. I called around and got a shop with brand new Nittos 450s in 235 55 16. I have heard mixed things about Nitto tires in general . The other choices I was thinking about was Bfgs famous 295 50 16s and figured they would fit the 235s 55s fine and not create a big noticeable Difference that I am trying to avoid.


So what do you guys think? Is there a noticeable visual diff between 235 55 and 245 50? Or should I pick up the 450s if I can manage to get the shop to lower the price a bit.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Re: Tire dilemma.

I got my 255-50-ZR16 BFG G-force tires for about $120 each.

My fronts are 245-50-ZR16's.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Re: Tire dilemma.

I just don't want to have the tire difference to be noticeable. My father has bfg's 295 50 15s on his 89 caprice classic and I love em they are good in rain and traction. After looking into the nittos I decided against them seems they are pure crap.
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