Do they make 255/50R16?
03-19-2011, 09:14 PM
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Do they make 255/50R16?
i have problerly the last pair of Futura ultra z tires in 255/50R16 they look awesome and preform just as well. My question is are there any tires in that size that are not crappy knock off brands. Falken has them but i have not heard of them has anyone here had any experience with there ziex ze-512
(and no i can not afford to run g-force drag radials plus they have no grip unless you do a big burn out and that is frowned upon in this state
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(and no i can not afford to run g-force drag radials plus they have no grip unless you do a big burn out and that is frowned upon in this state
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03-20-2011, 03:05 AM
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Re: Do they make 255/50R16?
I purchased two of these last year for my GTA rims, ran them for two months before switching to some 275/40/17. I liked them as much as the bf goodrich that were on there before. Still have them in the garage with only 1000 miles on them
03-20-2011, 12:55 PM
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Re: Do they make 255/50R16?
Kumo has some nice 225/50/16s i cant spell the name but i believe that they start with an e or something like that, i ran them on my 302 boss equiped ranger and they griped extreamly well.
STAY AWAY FROM THE Falken ziex ze-512, yes the price catchs the eye cuz there cheap, but you get what you pay for.
I am currently running these tires out back on my camaro, and I had no grip at all with these tires with my old motor, with my new motor and set up i dont get power till around 2500 rpm so spinning off the line isnt a issue anymore. But with my old motor id spin even when not trying to, both tires where brand new and when the motor blew i had 700 miles on the tires, and you could still spin them over even with a blown motor and not trying to spin them.
I'd look and see what Kumo has to offer, cheap prices and sticky tires. I now regret not going with the kumos but i was broke and had to have 2 new tires that day.
STAY AWAY FROM THE Falken ziex ze-512, yes the price catchs the eye cuz there cheap, but you get what you pay for.
I am currently running these tires out back on my camaro, and I had no grip at all with these tires with my old motor, with my new motor and set up i dont get power till around 2500 rpm so spinning off the line isnt a issue anymore. But with my old motor id spin even when not trying to, both tires where brand new and when the motor blew i had 700 miles on the tires, and you could still spin them over even with a blown motor and not trying to spin them.
I'd look and see what Kumo has to offer, cheap prices and sticky tires. I now regret not going with the kumos but i was broke and had to have 2 new tires that day.
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Re: Do they make 255/50R16?
Go on Tirerack.com.
BFG g-Force Sport. $118 ea.
I'm running these on my Vette and like them so far.
BFG g-Force Sport. $118 ea.
I'm running these on my Vette and like them so far.
03-20-2011, 08:13 PM
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Re: Do they make 255/50R16?
what is the bigest you can go on stock 16x8 rims that is managable
08-01-2011, 10:23 PM
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Re: Do they make 255/50R16?
This tire here is the widest I could find for 8 inch wide wheel.
http://www.kumhotireusa.com/Tire.asp...913d155&cat=18
http://www.kumhotireusa.com/Tire.asp...913d155&cat=18
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Re: Do they make 255/50R16?
The BFG 295/50R16 will fit a 3rd gen 16x8 just fine. Been there, done that. Not the grippiest tire out there, but good for a DD that needs to deal with all weather conditions.
Good for looks, but there are grippier tires in smaller widths out there, no doubt.
Good for looks, but there are grippier tires in smaller widths out there, no doubt.
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Re: Do they make 255/50R16?
i have problerly the last pair of Futura ultra z tires in 255/50R16 they look awesome and preform just as well. My question is are there any tires in that size that are not crappy knock off brands. Falken has them but i have not heard of them has anyone here had any experience with there ziex ze-512
(and no i can not afford to run g-force drag radials plus they have no grip unless you do a big burn out and that is frowned upon in this state)
(and no i can not afford to run g-force drag radials plus they have no grip unless you do a big burn out and that is frowned upon in this state
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