Thread: Anyone running 245/50 R16's ?

If so show some pix. I'm about to buy a set and would like to know how the stance looks. They will be going on the car in my sig.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by rynoman03

If so show some pix. I'm about to buy a set and would like to know how the stance looks. They will be going on the car in my sig.

Thanks.

That is an awfully wide tire for stock wheels...they will "bulge" noticeably over the lip of the wheel, and cornering will be compromised due to the excess sidewall roll.

Originally Posted by JoshMcMadMac

That is an awfully wide tire for stock wheels...they will "bulge" noticeably over the lip of the wheel, and cornering will be compromised due to the excess sidewall roll.

They won't be on stock wheels. I'm working on that too. Looking to get some eagle 077's.

Anyone else used this combo?

Originally Posted by rynoman03

They won't be on stock wheels. I'm working on that too. Looking to get some eagle 077's.

Anyone else used this combo?

Very cool...that should look very nice. I ran 245/50R17's on a set of Bullitts, and they looked great. That size tire will cause your speedometer/odometer to be off, so remember that. I will see if I can dig up any pictures, although the wheels were not on the GTP.

i ran that size on stock wheels and they were fine. multiple sessions of sideways action and i never rolled the bead. they just feel a little squirmish depending upon what tires you have since they are so much wider than the rim.

grip in a straight line was helped. i did not change my PCM at all. i liked how the car sat with them, though. since they are slightly smaller than stock they lower the car slightly and the chance of rubbing is fairly low because of that as well. here is a couple pictures of my car with them on:

Originally Posted by JoshMcMadMac

Very cool...that should look very nice. I ran 245/50R17's on a set of Bullitts, and they looked great. That size tire will cause your speedometer/odometer to be off, so remember that. I will see if I can dig up any pictures, although the wheels were not on the GTP.

I figured that it would through the speedo off. I have been trying to get ahold of a member that im friends with to borrow his Powrtuner to adj for that.

Are the eagles a lil bit wider than stock anyways?

Originally Posted by rynoman03

Are the eagles a lil bit wider than stock anyways?

Yes, they are 8" wide, which should be perfect for that size tire.

Originally Posted by JoshMcMadMac

Yes, they are 8" wide, which should be perfect for that size tire.

Cool you had me worried for awhile. I've talked to other members running the same tire width and they have said they noticed not difference between stock size except for they hook better on a straight line.

I have been running that size on stock rims on my 99 GTP. Grip and handling was incredible. The stance looks great. I went with Eagle F1 GSD3s. Worth the $$ if they are in your budget. A lot of Vette guys run them. They are incredible on dry and I think they rated 10 on wet. I have driven in heavy rain and they are really reliable in water. I was amazed and surprised being a wide tire.
The sidewalls are strong. The sales man sat on my old Eagle GAs off the rim and they squished in half. He sat on a GSD3 and they didnt give. Very strong side wall. This was a big guy too. That sold me right there.
I get a slight rub in the rear trailing arm. I am guessing only when I am doing rediculous cornering LOL. BUT it is not major, I dont hear it. I can just see a slight rub where the tire wiped the dust/dirt on it. The clearance is so close my finger doesnt fit between the tire and the arm lol. I have had them on the car for 2 years.

Cool.

I'm going to be running Kumho Ecsta AST's

Here's a pic from tire rack.

Welp got em on. Just got quickpix from tonight at the gas station and they are pretty blurry and dark. I will post more when i get the girl all cleaned up. I will also be replacing the rear rotors and painting the calipers red soon.

do you have parkinson's? haha.

take some better pictures for us.

Working on it. LMAO!!! Going to shoot some here at work when the sun comes up. But my car is filthy as hell due to the rain over the weekend. So these will be a strictly look at my new rims pics.

Ok so I cured my Parkinsons \ shaky camera and also took some pics.

I finally got some day shots of the car with the rims. Bear in mind its been raining and my car is filthy.

although they look better than torque stars, you should have gone bigger. looks good though.

Well considering what I paid for the rims and tires I'm not disappointed. I think they look awesome. I've gotten several compliments already from people at gas stations and work and the local clubs. Needless to say I'm still tickled pink with my purchase. Thanks for all of your input everyone.

I know i just revived an old post but i have finally just got some good pics of the car with the rims and it all cleaned up.

Enjoy...