Will these look stupid?

Stefan · 09-16-2000, 09:44 PM

Well, i've narrowed it down to the stock 225/55 16's or some 245/50 16's. The 245/50's are Bridgestone Potenzas and I can get them for $90 a piece (cheaper than the stock size. Will this size look wierd or screw anything up? From what I gather they would be slightly wider with I guess roughly the same heighth. I don't want anything sticking out of the fenders (which I know these won't) I just thought i'd ask one last time before I purchase anything.

Thanks again and sorry to belabor this whole topic - i'm still not past the "hand holding" stage of making my own car decisions.

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's

96 GT Convertible
Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust,
K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks
Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe
www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

95GTS · 09-18-2000, 01:36 PM

The 245s will work and look great. Go for it.

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FOR SALE: 1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, turndowns after stock H-pipe (no mufflers), 16 inch Mustang GT wheels; 46,400 miles. $11,500

Stefan · 09-18-2000, 02:24 PM

Rock 'n Roll

Much thanks,
Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's

96 GT Convertible
Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust,
K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks
Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe
www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

cravnpup · 09-18-2000, 02:28 PM

245*0.50=122.5 mm
225*0.55=123.75 mm

The 245's will be a little shorter so they will look the same as the 225's from the side. You also get a wider contact patch, which is benefitial. Go for the 245's...

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2000 GT Conv. 5speed
Triple Black
Current Mods: K&N, Mobile 1, MagnaPack Cat-Back, Steeda Tri-Ax
ET: 14.32@100.0
Upcoming Mods: BBK Longtubes, BBK H-pipe w/cats, and much much more

cobrayankee · 09-18-2000, 08:56 PM

Yeah, do it. It will look a lot beefier. (The extra meat won't hurt the traction either!) I am looking at 275/40/17's but I have now heard twice that they rub in the front. That's strange to me because that seems to be a very popular size to wrap the Cobra R's in. Maybe I'll go with the 255's instead.

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1997 Cobra, C+L 80mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, 3.73's

dirtyGT · 09-19-2000, 08:37 PM

My buddy has those on his 94 GT and they look sweet

Stefan · 09-19-2000, 10:28 PM

Thanks again everybody. I actually ended up ordering a set of BF Goodrich Comp T/A's. I did a little wheelin' dealin' and got them for the $90 a piece I was gonna pay for the Bridgestones. It was a deal I couldn't lose with so in a couple of days I won't be sliding through intersections anymore (unless it's on purpose). Gee, now I have a couple of days to tear the sh*t out of the tires currently on. Hmmmm... can you say burnout video?

I knew you could.

Stefan

------------------
66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's

96 GT Convertible
Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust,
K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks
Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe
www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

09-16-2000, 09:44 PM	#1
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Will these look stupid? Well, i've narrowed it down to the stock 225/55 16's or some 245/50 16's. The 245/50's are Bridgestone Potenzas and I can get them for $90 a piece (cheaper than the stock size. Will this size look wierd or screw anything up? From what I gather they would be slightly wider with I guess roughly the same heighth. I don't want anything sticking out of the fenders (which I know these won't) I just thought i'd ask one last time before I purchase anything. Thanks again and sorry to belabor this whole topic - i'm still not past the "hand holding" stage of making my own car decisions. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's 96 GT Convertible Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust, K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

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09-18-2000, 01:36 PM	#2
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	The 245s will work and look great. Go for it. ------------------ FOR SALE: 1996 Mustang GTS: 5-speed, K&N, removed air silencer, 3.73s, turndowns after stock H-pipe (no mufflers), 16 inch Mustang GT wheels; 46,400 miles. $11,500

09-18-2000, 02:24 PM	#3
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Rock 'n Roll Much thanks, Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's 96 GT Convertible Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust, K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

09-18-2000, 02:28 PM	#4
cravnpup Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Torrington, CT, USA Posts: 145	2450.50=122.5 mm 2250.55=123.75 mm The 245's will be a little shorter so they will look the same as the 225's from the side. You also get a wider contact patch, which is benefitial. Go for the 245's... ------------------ 2000 GT Conv. 5speed Triple Black Current Mods: K&N, Mobile 1, MagnaPack Cat-Back, Steeda Tri-Ax ET: 14.32@100.0 Upcoming Mods: BBK Longtubes, BBK H-pipe w/cats, and much much more

09-18-2000, 08:56 PM	#5
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	Yeah, do it. It will look a lot beefier. (The extra meat won't hurt the traction either!) I am looking at 275/40/17's but I have now heard twice that they rub in the front. That's strange to me because that seems to be a very popular size to wrap the Cobra R's in. Maybe I'll go with the 255's instead. ------------------ 1997 Cobra, C+L 80mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, 3.73's

09-19-2000, 08:37 PM	#6
dirtyGT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: INDIANA Posts: 658	My buddy has those on his 94 GT and they look sweet

09-19-2000, 10:28 PM	#7
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Thanks again everybody. I actually ended up ordering a set of BF Goodrich Comp T/A's. I did a little wheelin' dealin' and got them for the $90 a piece I was gonna pay for the Bridgestones. It was a deal I couldn't lose with so in a couple of days I won't be sliding through intersections anymore (unless it's on purpose). Gee, now I have a couple of days to tear the sh*t out of the tires currently on. Hmmmm... can you say burnout video? I knew you could. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's 96 GT Convertible Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust, K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258