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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Need new tires

I need to buy a set of tires for my stock 16 inch IROC rims. This is not my car, but I like the way the tires look, little wider than usual. What is your best guess-timate for the size of these things?

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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Re: Need new tires

Originally Posted by Viking
I need to buy a set of tires for my stock 16 inch IROC rims. This is not my car, but I like the way the tires look, little wider than usual. What is your best guess-timate for the size of these things?

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I betch those are 15's on a 60/255 r 15

Im trying to achieve that same look but with a 16 iroc rim like you
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Re: Need new tires

I am looking to buy tires also, if you want the staggered look go with a 235/60 in the front and a 245/60 in the rear. Does anyone know the original tire that came on the later Iroc rims? I have some 16 in Iroc rims. Want the tires I buy to be just right, for wear, ride, and weight.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Re: Need new tires

Originally Posted by camarosrock1989
Does anyone know the original tire that came on the later Iroc rims? I have some 16 in Iroc rims. Want the tires I buy to be just right, for wear, ride, and weight.
245/50 16 is the stock tire, thats what I have on there now, I beleive that is the stock size.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Re: Need new tires

i cant tell what size they are in the pic. im currently running 16 inch iroc wheels. just ordered some goodyear eagle ss dot drag radials in 255/50/16 about 2 weeks ago. im told they wont ship til the 19th. i know your not asking about drag radials, but maybe it will help get an idea what will fit? i can put pics up after i mount them if you guys want? currently running some 245/50/16 regular street radial tires. im just looking for some better traction.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Re: Need new tires

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i can put pics up after i mount them if you guys want? .
Pics would be great, thanks. My guess is the car I posted is 245 / 50 / 16 in front and 255 / 50 / 16 in rear.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Re: Need new tires

Where did you buy yours *******? Ive been looking around trying to get the best buy for the best tires. Not in any big hurry, the tires on the 15s i have on are like new.
Would love to see pics when you get them!
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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Re: Need new tires

you got it guys as soon as theyre mounted up. no problem. bought them through the local speedshop, but jegs and summit sell them for around $190.oo each? look for promo codes to get deals and shop around. mickey thompsons are a lil bit more.

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