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Old 08-09-02, 07:03 AM
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255/50/16 BFG Drag Radials on rear?

Will these fit on the rear without rubbing or do I need to get the smaller Nitto's?

Anyone have firsthand knowledge?
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No first hand knowledge but I don't think they will even fit on the stock wheels (if that's what you are putting them on). Otherwise offset and wheel size will determine whether or not they will fit.
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I know that they will fit on the stock wheels.

Anyone running these?
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i have 245/50/16 nitto drag radials on the back , they fit fine with no rubbing.
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I am also not sure about the stock 16`s but I am running the 275/40/17`s and they are great sticky tires but dont expect very many miles out of them.
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I've run those exact tires at the track on stock suspension. No issues at all, although the rear of the car did sit quite a bit higher.

Slap those puppies on there
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thats always good to know..... i thought 245 was the limit on stock rims
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They mount to the tires and fit on the car without rubbing. I'm running the same combo.
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can this fit in the front also?
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i have 255/50/16 in the rear. if you want the drag racing look. go for it. i think it looks great! it looks alittle funny if you car is not lower. I notice the handing is off. but its a good drag setup. i got three 6500 rpm launch until the clutch started to feel funny.
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Sorry to bring back an old thread.

Would 255/50/16 fit in the front without rubbing fender liner using stock wheels?

Should be 26.1" in diameter instead of 24.9" so I am aware of the difference it will make the on the speedo.
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Originally Posted by 2slo4my7
Sorry to bring back an old thread.

Would 255/50/16 fit in the front without rubbing fender liner using stock wheels?

Should be 26.1" in diameter instead of 24.9" so I am aware of the difference it will make the on the speedo.
Why? What are your wants/needs? Usage envelope (wet, dry, cold, snow, ice, dry track, wet track, autoX, etc)? Why do you *think* you want to run 255/50-16s up front?
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Originally Posted by ZDan
Why? What are your wants/needs? Usage envelope (wet, dry, cold, snow, ice, dry track, wet track, autoX, etc)? Why do you *think* you want to run 255/50-16s up front?
Because 255/45-16 doesn't exist
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255/50-16 is a crap size for the front for a few reasons:
Slightly pooched on an 8" wheel => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Very tall sidewall => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Big tire = heavy tire => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Taller tire => increased brake pedal effort and travel required
Taller tire => higher c.g.

There's very little selection for street tires wider than 225 for 16" wheels. If you must have 255s, better off getting 17" wheels. But depending on your wants/needs/usage, there *might* be a 245/45-16 that will work for you, which would be an infinitely better size choice for the front of an FD than 255/50-16. IMHO!
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Thanks for your opinion but I didn't ask for it. If you can't answer the question please refrain from posting your $0.02!

Originally Posted by ZDan
255/50-16 is a crap size for the front for a few reasons:
Slightly pooched on an 8" wheel => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Very tall sidewall => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Big tire = heavy tire => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Taller tire => increased brake pedal effort and travel required
Taller tire => higher c.g.

There's very little selection for street tires wider than 225 for 16" wheels. If you must have 255s, better off getting 17" wheels. But depending on your wants/needs/usage, there *might* be a 245/45-16 that will work for you, which would be an infinitely better size choice for the front of an FD than 255/50-16. IMHO!
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Originally Posted by 2slo4my7
Sorry to bring back an old thread.

Would 255/50/16 fit in the front without rubbing fender liner using stock wheels?

Should be 26.1" in diameter instead of 24.9" so I am aware of the difference it will make the on the speedo.
That diameter is too large for the front of an FD unless you actually raise it up like a 4x4. It won't fit on a stock car without rubbing.
Rear yes, front no dice.
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Originally Posted by Natey
That diameter is too large for the front of an FD unless you actually raise it up like a 4x4. It won't fit on a stock car without rubbing.
Rear yes, front no dice.
thank you!
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Originally Posted by 2slo4my7
Thanks for your opinion but I didn't ask for it. If you can't answer the question please refrain from posting your $0.02!
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