Will 255's rub in rear, 235 up front pics

ja1919 · Apr 15, 2008

I have a 92 GT, I have 245 50 16's on 4 stock ponies, will 255 50's rub in the back? Or will I have to remove the quad shock? I wanna get some smaller tires up front like 235's or 225's but I have to bump up the height to 55 from 50, can you notice the difference? ANY PICS

Mr. Rustypwnz · Apr 15, 2008

no Ive had 245's on the front with 17's with no problems, tight turning yes, but in the rear with 4 people in the car with 255/55/16's are perfect I think for the stock ponys...

ja1919 · Apr 16, 2008

I have 245/50 16 in front and the inside of the tire is wearing faster than the outside of the tire. you think this is just because of the tire or the size

85_SS_302_Coupe · Apr 16, 2008

ja1919 said:
I have 245/50 16 in front and the inside of the tire is wearing faster than the outside of the tire. you think this is just because of the tire or the size

That is because of your alignment, particularly the camber. Your wheels probably lean in at the top don't they? Is your car lowered and do you have caster/camber plates on it? If it's lowered and you don't have the plates then the alignment shop probably can't get it adjusted perfect because the stock plates might not have enough adjustment in it.

ja1919 · Apr 16, 2008

nope stock suspension. what is the height difference between a 50 and 55 tall tire. i wanna maybe put 235's up front but they only have 55 tall tires not 50. so how is this going to look. what is the difference between 55 and 50, PICS???

85_SS_302_Coupe · Apr 16, 2008

It's probably still the alignment especially because it's stock suspension. Unless you've had a recent alignment, things like wore out struts and springs can throw your alignment out. Also if you've gone from 15s to 16s that'll do it too.

trbkrb · Apr 16, 2008

Try this tire size calculator to compare different size tires:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html

It will give you the approx dimensions for any size tire.

leroy93lx · Apr 17, 2008

I have 225/50 and 255/50 on my car and i think they look fine. No rubbing at all. Your car needs an alignment if its wearing the inside. Just like 85 SS said twice!!

Cobra912 · Apr 17, 2008

just to add I ran 255's on my stock 16" pony wheels on my 92 with absolutely no rubbing

9350coupe · Apr 17, 2008

255's all the way around

9350coupe · Apr 17, 2008

255's all the way around............hmmm my pic did not post

ja1919 · Apr 18, 2008

Hey, leroy93lx

Could you post a pic of your car. I understand I need an aligment. But iam not sure if the difference in tire width in my opinion look stupid. 225 upfront and 255 in back is a pretty good difference thanks

satanas · Apr 18, 2008

I have 245/50/16 and 225/50/16 they look good i think. no rubbing

STP72 · Apr 18, 2008

nice car guys

leroy93lx · Apr 19, 2008

BFG 225/50 and 255/50 Drag Radials

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