Wheels and Tires (Quick Question)

[ittme]

Two things:
1. What is the widest tire i can put on the factory gen 3 rims
2. Will the widest (im guessing 235) and 50 fit (235/50)??

Thank you

 

[stephen newberg]

I am running 245x50 on the factory 16x6.5 rims. This is as wide as you can go. There is about a centimeter clearance at full steering lock, but no more. It is also a consideration as to the suggested wheel width for the tire. The Potenza's I am using fit 6.5-8 inch wheels, with the 7 inch considered the optimum. Each tire model will be different that way, and you should check to find out before buying.

pax,
smn

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'98, Black
Mod.Porter intake, K&N panel, SARC cutout, instrumentation cluster, 23mm rear swaybar, 245x50x16 Bridgestone Potenzas