Anyone running 245/50 R16's ?

**rynoman03** · 03-02-2009

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.

**JoshMcMadMac** · 03-02-2009

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.

**rynoman03** · 03-02-2009

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?

**JoshMcMadMac** · 03-02-2009

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.

**rynoman03** · 03-02-2009

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?

**JoshMcMadMac** · 03-03-2009

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.

**Bio248** · 03-02-2009

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:

**Bio248** · 03-08-2009

do you have parkinson's? haha.

take some better pictures for us.

**rynoman03** · 03-08-2009

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.

**rynoman03** · 03-09-2009

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.

**Bio248** · 03-09-2009

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

**rynoman03** · 03-09-2009

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.