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Old 09-02-2007, 08:41 PM
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Right now i have stock pony wheels with 225/55R16 tires on them and just wondering whats the widest i can go on the stock rim. Its an 89 GT and i think its 8 inches with 16 diameter not completely sure though.
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Old 09-02-2007, 08:48 PM
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16x7, and i wouldn't go much past a 255
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Old 09-02-2007, 08:50 PM
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245-50-16's fit really well on ponies
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Old 09-02-2007, 09:37 PM
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245/50/16's are the perfect choice.
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Old 09-02-2007, 09:43 PM
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255/50's work fine, but the 245/50's are a lot more common and cheaper...
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Old 09-02-2007, 10:17 PM
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is there an echo on the forums...
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Old 09-03-2007, 10:07 AM
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i got 255/50/16's on mine and love them, they are mickey thompson et streets.
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